Fundamentals of Home Inspection

School of Professional Home Inspection ETPL
Emphasis on Inspection laws, standards of practice, practical tips and techniques. We also cover the basics of marketing, web publishing, SEO and report photography. The class is led by actual successful home inspection professionals. This Intensive State certified course fulfills the requirement to take the Washington State Home Inspection Exam. The 120 hours fundamentals course covers: The Home Inspection Business & Home Inspectors; Washington State Laws & Rules; Business Practices; Legal Issues; Communication; Technical Subjects; Structural Components; Exteriors; Roofing; Plumbing; Electrical Systems; Heating Systems; Cooling Systems; Interiors; Insulation & Ventilation; Fireplaces, Solid-Fuel Burning Appliances, & Chimneys; Site - Attached Garages & Carports; Wood-Destroying Organisms & Pest-Conducive Conditions; Pool, Spas, and Irrigation Systems; Tools and Techniques; Alternative Construction Methods; Environmental Conditions or Hazardous Materials; Building Codes; Product Quality and Safety Issues.

Financial information

Total tuition

$3,500.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Burien

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

3 Weeks

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

N/A

Credits

120

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

None

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certificate of Completion

Certification/license test preparation provided

Washington State Home Inspector's License

Employment performance results

Program type

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

Completion rate

96%

Employment rate

53%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.69

Typical (median) annual earnings

$53,556.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

Professional, Scientific, Technical Services

19%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Retail Trade

11%

Transportation and Warehousing

8%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
211
Completion rate
96%
Average number of students who completed each year
70
Gender
Male
91%
Female
9%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
5%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
5%
Age
Under 20
2%
20 to 29
19%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
24%
50 and over
18%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
5%
Some college experience, but no degree
40%
Certificate or AA
28%
BA or higher
26%