Home Inspection Program

Program Overview

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Home Inspection Program

Program Description

Georgian College offers the Home Inspection Training program in partnership with Carson Dunlop and Associates. This program incorporates the Standards of Practice of ASHI/CAHPI (American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors). The Standards of Practice define a minimum and uniform standard for private, fee-paid home inspectors. This program also conforms to the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by the Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards (CHIBO).

Program Information

• Program Code: OAHI
• Duration: Part-time
• Credential: Certificate
• Program Delivery Method: Part-time

Course Information

The program includes 10 mandatory courses:

• Air Cond/Heat Pump Inspec (ODE): TECH 0450
• Communicat/Prof Practice (ODE): TECH 0451
• Electrical Inspection (ODE): TECH 0452
• Exterior Inspection (ODE): TECH 0453
• Heating Inspection 1 (ODE): TECH 0454
• Heating Inspection 2 (ODE): TECH 0455
• Interior/Insulat Inspect (ODE): TECH 0456
• Plumbing Inspection (ODE): TECH 0457
• Roofing Inspection (ODE): TECH 0458
• Structure Inspection (ODE): TECH 0459

How to Apply

Part-time students do not go through an application process for this program. To register for courses, you’ll need a Georgian College student number.

1. From the course listing, select the course(s) you want to register for
2. Add the course(s) to your cart and proceed to checkout for payment
   • If you’re a first-time registrant, you’ll need to request a student number via the online form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Finance and Fees

• Are part-time students eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)?
  • As a part-time student, you may be eligible for OSAP funding, depending on the number of courses you take per semester.
• What is the cost of the program?
  • As a part-time student, you can take one to three courses per semester, paying on a course-by-course basis.
  • For course fee information, select a course from the course information section of this page.

Online Learning

• What is an OntarioLearn (ODE) course?
  • These courses are offered through OntarioLearn. Visit the OntarioLearn webpage to learn more.
  • OntarioLearn courses are set up as equivalents to the Georgian courses. You can choose to take the ODE courses or the Georgian courses.

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)

• Can I transfer credits or prior life or work experience to fast track my studies?
  • Previous postsecondary education: If you’ve completed courses, or some or all of a program, at another accredited postsecondary institution, you may be able to transfer all or some of your courses into a related program at Georgian.
  • Relevant work or life experience: If you have relevant work and/or life experience that relates to your program(s) of interest at Georgian, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is an academic credit option.
  • To learn more about transfer credit and PLAR, visit the Credit for Prior Learning webpage.

Program Outline

Extracted Information from the Home Inspection Program at Georgian College:

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Degree Overview

• Program Title: Home Inspection Training
• Partners: Offered in partnership with Carson Dunlop and Associates.
• Standards: Aligns with the Standards of Practice of ASHI/CAHPI (American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors) and conforms to the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by CHIBO (Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards).
• Duration: Part-time program
• Credential: Completion leads to being qualified to provide home inspection reports according to national standards and assist buyers in managing risks during the homebuying process.

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Outline

• Course Schedule: Courses are offered on a course-by-course basis, allowing part-time students flexibility in their learning pace.
• Course List: The program includes 10 mandatory courses.
• Air Cond/Heat Pump Inspec(ODE) (OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Communicat/Prof Practice(ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Electrical Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Exterior Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Heating Inspection 1 (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Heating Inspection 2 (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Interior/Insulat Inspect (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Plumbing Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Roofing Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)
• Structure Inspection (ODE)
(OntarioLearn equivalent)

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Assessment

• Assessment Methods: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.
• Assessment Criteria: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

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Teaching

• Teaching Methods: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.
• Faculty: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.
• Unique Approaches: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

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Careers

• Potential Career Paths: Home Inspector, Building Inspector, Property Inspector, Residential Inspector
• Opportunities: Employment with home inspection companies, government agencies, or starting an independent home inspection business.
• Outcomes: Graduates have the knowledge and skills to perform home inspections, write reports, and assist buyers in making informed decisions about property purchases.

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Other

• Course Registration: Part-time students can register for individual courses without completing a formal application process.
• OSAP Eligibility: Part-time students may be eligible for OSAP funding depending on the number of courses they take per semester.
• OntarioLearn: The program offers OntarioLearn equivalents for most courses, allowing students flexibility in online learning options.
• Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Transfer of credits from previous postsecondary education or prior life/work experience is possible through the PLAR process.
• Learning Resources: The OntarioLearn website provides additional information about OntarioLearn courses.

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Please note:

While I have attempted to extract information from the provided context as comprehensively as possible, certain details may be missing due to the limitations of the text. If you require any further information, please consult the official Georgian College website or contact the program directly.