Home Inspection
Certificate of Achievement
Online Learning
Plan # C0130
Start date: Fall / Winter / Spring
About This Certificate | Program Delivery | Career Opportunities | Certificate Benefits | Obtaining Your Certificate | For Further Information
About This Certificate
For many people, buying a home is one of the largest investments they will ever make, which is why, more and more potential home buyers are procuring the services of Home Inspectors.
Home Inspectors provide a consulting service that assists home buyers to make informed decisions about their potential new home.
As a Home Inspector, you will provide information regarding the condition of the home prior to the sale.
The systems and components of a home include roofing, structural, electrical, heating, air conditioning/heat pumps, plumbing, insulation and the interior.
The ten subjects in this certificate have been organized to address each of these areas, as well as to provide communication skills and knowledge of professional practice required to be successful in this growing industry.
Program Delivery
Individual courses are open to all students whether or not they are working toward the certificate.
Prerequisites may be required for these courses. Please refer to individual course descriptions for specific requirements.
Important Notes
Visit niagaracollege.ca/distance for information regarding obtaining materials for all Home Inspection courses.
Students wishing to use this certificate courses towards their Registered Home Inspection designation (RHI) must achieve a minimum grade of 70%.
Visit the oahi.com web site for additional accreditation/professional liability insurance requirements. Or you may call 416–256-0960 or 1-888-744-6244.
To view individual course descriptions and/or to register for available CE courses,
please select a course title in the table below. For Late Start Online Course Offerings, see this listing.
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Career Opportunities
Since the 1970s, home inspections have become a standard practice in real estate closures. The consumer demand for this type of consultative service has risen dramatically.
It is estimated that approximately 60% of resale homes in North America are inspected prior to sale/contract closures. By all accounts, there is considerable room for growth in this profession.
Possible career paths include:
Certificate Benefits
Successful completion of this certificate fulfills the baseline accreditation requirements of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI).
The following two courses: Defect Recognition and Reporting Subject, and Ontario Building Code: Part Nine – Building Envelope: Part Nine – Health and Safety must be taken through the OAHI directly.
Obtaining Your Certificate (Graduation)
Upon completion of all requirements, the student must complete an “application to graduate” form available from the Registrar’s Office. Students will be required to pay a $25 fee to attend the convocation ceremony in the fall.
The fee is payable with the “application to graduate” form. Applications and fees are to be returned to the Registrar’s Office. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office.
Niagara College Registrar’s Office
Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
905-735-2211, Ext 7500
In order to receive professional accreditation from OAHI, additional requirements may be necessary. Please contact the OAHI for further information on receiving the Registered Home Inspector (RHI) designation.
For Further Information
Niagara College Continuing Education
Email: ce@niagaracollege.ca
Web: www.niagaracollege.ca/ce
Phone: 905-735-2211, ext. 7510.
Information Last Modified:
Fri, May 14, 2010 at 09:16:59 AM ET
