Pennsylvania
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ASHI SchoolInspector FoundationsOnline Inspecting Essentials
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Class approved in state
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Includes In-Field Training as part of the curriculum
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Gives you a technical foundation for ride-along inspections
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Prepares you for your state exam & other relevant exams
Get Training. There are no pre-licensing education requirements for licensing by the state. However, it is still a good idea to take a training course to educate yourself about home inspection and prepare you for relevant exams
Errors and omissions or general liability insurance coverage.
Complete 100 paid inspections under supervision of a certified inspector
Review complete requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.
Kickstart your journey in the home inspection industry with ASHI's exclusive In-Person Premiere Home Inspection Training!
Dive deep into the essentials of home inspection with our comprehensive program, designed for aspiring professionals like you. Benefit from an immersive learning experience that blends pre-class study materials, engaging live lectures, and hands-on in-field training. Our curriculum is delivered by esteemed ASHI Certified Inspectors, ensuring you learn according to the highest standards in the industry, embodied by the ASHI Standards of Practice (SoP).
Our instructors are not just teachers; they're seasoned professionals who have conducted over 250 inspections, aced the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE), and adhere to a rigorous continuing education regimen to maintain their credentials. This program equips you with the expertise and insights to excel in serving your clients and conducting thorough home inspections.
Opt for our intensive 120-hour course, spanning two weeks from Monday to Friday. This path includes more than five field events, covering vital topics such as report writing, business marketing strategies, and valuable lessons from real-life inspections shared by your ASHI Certified instructors.
The 93-hour class runs six days, Monday thru Saturday and includes at least one field event. This class contains information offered in our 120-hour course, but at a faster pace. Our ASHI Certified instructors are experts in the field.
Alternatively, our accelerated 93-hour class, running from Monday to Saturday over six days. It promises at least one field event, ensuring you gain essential knowledge and skills in a shorter time frame. This class is perfect for those eager to quickly step into the field, guided by our expert ASHI Certified instructors.
Embark on your path to becoming a distinguished home inspector with ASHI's Premiere Home Inspection Classes. Forge a career with confidence, supported by the gold standard of home inspection education.
Home Inspection Topics covered:
- Structural Components
- Heating Concepts and Systems
- Exterior Components
- Fireplaces and Chimneys
- Roofing Types
- Cooling Concepts and Air Conditioning
- Site Conditions
- Insulation and Ventilation Components
- Interior Components
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Analysis and Reporting Responsibilities
- Home Appliances
- Professional Responsibilities
- Review the ASHI Standards of Practice
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More About ASHIJumpstart your new career with the Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Course!
ASHI has been a respected leader in the field of home inspection since 1979, and we bring our passion for excellence to this comprehensive program for emerging home inspectors.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Online Course is an introduction to home inspection, covering everything you will need to start and operate your successful home inspection career. Discover how to perform home inspections following the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials course covers a wide range of topics. It prepares learners for everything from inspecting appliances to determining fireplace clearances to effective report writing. As you advance through the program, you will gain intensive knowledge of your responsibilities as a home inspector through targeted lessons, a combination of audio and video instruction, and interactive activities. This online course does not include In-Field Training.
The Illinois-approved Home Inspection Essentials online course includes 5 Field training events with an experienced IL ASHI Certified Inspector. Students will practice inspection methods while gaining valuable insight into home construction, home systems integration, and defect recognition. Students will also practice reporting their inspection findings to potential clients in a home inspection report with a clear and concise narrative. Field event training is two and a half days of training, which should be scheduled after the completion of the course.
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More About ASHIComplete Pennsylvania Requirements
Pennsylvania Ordinance & Contacts
Pennsylvania Trade Practice Act (Act 114 of 2000, Title 68 enacted in 2000)
Experience Required: In Pennsylvania you do not have to be licensed but you do have to be the member of an association of home inspectors which meets the following requirements:
"National home inspectors association." Any national association of home inspectors that:
(1) Is operated on a not-for-profit basis and is not operated as a franchise.
(2) Has members in more than ten states.
(3) Requires that a person may not become a full member unless the person has performed or participated in
more than 100 home inspections and has passed a recognized or accredited examination testing knowledge of the
proper procedures for conducting a home inspection.
(4) Requires that its members comply with a code of conduct and attend continuing professional education classes
as an ongoing condition of membership.
Pennsylvania Home Inspection Training: Pennsylvania Trade Practice Act (Act 114 of 2000, Title 68 enacted in 2000). The law in Pennsylvania provides a uniform definition for the term “home inspection” and for a national home inspection association. It establishes that a home inspector shall conduct their inspection in accordance with the standards of practice set forth by a professional home inspection trade association such as ASHI or the National Association of Home Inspectors. It further outlines consumer remedies as they relate to a home inspection, and establishes penalties for misrepresentations of fact in an inspection report. Under the law, home inspectors are required to maintain errors and omissions and general liability insurance with coverage of not less than $100,000 per occurrence and $500,000 in the aggregate. The law is scheduled to take effect in December 2001.
Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS)
Phone: 717-787-8503
Email:
RA-BPOA@pa.gov
Address: 302 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Application and Licensing:
Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry