Indigenous Overview
This program prepares students for a career in home inspection, a consulting service crucial for informed home buying decisions. Developed in collaboration with Carson Dunlop and Associates and the Ontario Association of Home Inspections (OAHI), it follows the ASHI/CAHPI Standards of Practice, ensuring a consistent minimum standard for fee-paid home inspections.
Endorsed by ASHI and CAHPI across multiple provinces, the curriculum covers ten subjects detailing house systems like roofing, structure, electrical, and plumbing. Emphasis is on practical knowledge and professional skills needed in this growing industry, distinguishing it from traditional contractor knowledge.
Completion of the ten courses in this program meets part of OAHI's academic entrance criteria with a required 70% average per course. Students also need to finish OAHI's Defect Recognition and Reporting Course and Ontario Building Code courses: Part Nine – Building Envelope and Part Nine – Health and Safety.
To successfully complete this program, participants must complete ten (10) compulsory courses.
Important Notes
- Due to high demand, register early.
- Students are responsible for any course materials required.
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Note: This program is delivered in Online (Asynchronous) format. What does this mean? Visit our delivery type page for more information.
Program Details
Maximum of 5 years to complete certificate requirements
Program Outline
2026-2027
The emphasis in this subject is on typical defects of the various types of roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys, and other roof penetrations. Students apply their knowledge of roofing to inspections that focus on system performance, safety concerns, and compliance with existing codes and standards.
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This subject focuses on the following structural components of a residential dwelling: foundations and footings, floors, walls, and roof/ceiling structures. Students learn to apply knowledge of structures to inspections that focus on system performance, safety concerns, and compliance with good construction practices.
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This subject prepares students to inspect the performance of the following components of electrical systems within residential buildings: service drops, grounding systems, service panels, wiring systems, devices, and fixtures.
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This subject covers installed heating systems (gas and oil furnaces and hot water boilers). Emphasis is on the inspector's ability to identify the energy source, type, material, condition, and safety concerns, as well as inspecting the heating equipment.
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This subject covers vent systems, flues and chimneys, as well as fireplaces, other wood heating appliances, steam and electric heating systems. Students apply knowledge of these systems to the role of home inspector.
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Emphasis in this subject is on cooling systems and heat pumps. Students learn to identify typical defects and apply correct inspection techniques.
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This subject prepares students to inspect, in a residential dwelling, the interior water supply and distribution systems (including fixtures and faucets), as well as water heating equipment and drain/vent/waste systems and their related fixtures.
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Focus is on the inspection of thermal insulation, vapor retarders and ventilation systems, as well as the inspection of interior elements of residential dwellings such as walls, ceilings, floors, basements, doors, windows, interior stairs/railings, installed countertops and cabinets, and garage doors/door operators.
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This subject covers retaining walls, grounds, window wells, lot grading, driveways, patios, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops and steps, porches, railings, wall cladding, flashing trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, as well as exterior doors and windows. Students learn to describe the exterior wall coverings and inspect all aspects of the exterior named above.
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The professional home inspector is required, both verbally and in writing, to describe the inspection process and communicate inspection findings to the client. It is imperative that the home inspector be able to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding of an inspection, once conducted. Students in this subject develop their oral and written communication skills, and learn the reporting requirements and proper conduct required of a professional in this industry.
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Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the program must hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D.) or equivalent or must qualify for mature student status (19 years of age or older).
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the program may find employment opportunities as a Consultant, Sole Proprietor and Home inspection business.
Program Contacts
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