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Home Inspection Career Overview

Home inspectors assess the electrical, heating, plumbing, and structural systems in houses. Often times these inspections require the use of survey instruments, metering devices and test equipment. Inspectors keep daily logs, provide written documentation of findings and take photographs of inspections, which they keep with their logs.

Labor Statistics

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Construction and Building Inspectors

Construction Manager Career Overview

Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.

Labor Statistics

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Construction Managers

How to become an Associate Home Inspector

To become a licensed Associate Home Inspector, you need to:

• Complete a 75-hour class from a board-approved provider
• Pass the Home Inspection Exam
• Complete 25 supervised home inspections
• Have a valid U.S. Social Security number

Candidates for licensure may complete these requirements in any order.

How to become a Construction Supervisor Unrestricted

To become a licensed Construction Supervisor, you need to:

1. Provide evidence of three (3) years of experience in building construction or design
2. Review how to apply for New Construction Supervisor License
3. Pass the Exam

Instructor Advice to Prospective Students

Associate Home Inspection License Prep

• Visit the Board of Registration for Home Inspectors – Home Inspector Licensing webpages and familiarize yourself with the application form and requirements.
• Visit the National Home Inspector Examination website and familiarize yourself with the test content, review advice for test preparation, download or purchase preparation materials best suited to your learning style and become aware of the test center locations.
• Allocate significant study time in addition to the classroom time.
• Familiarize yourself with the Home Inspector community via professional organizations such as;
  • American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • Inter-National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (Inter-NACHI)
• Suggested Supplemental Books
  • Carson/Dunlap, The Home Reference Book, 27th Edition
  • National Home Inspector Examination® Mechanical Systems & NHIE Content Manual, 2019

Construction Supervisor’s License Exam Prep

• Visit the state web site and read all the requirements to be eligible for the exam before signing up for the 6 week course
• The exam is given only in English and all the text books required for the exam are in English
• Missing any part of the 6 week course will hurt your ability to properly comprehend the material
• It is best not to enroll if you do not have the time to devote to studying outside the classroom
• There is no make up time if any classes are missed