The
Canadian Association of
Home and Property Inspectors
(Alberta)
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BECOMING A HOME & PROPERTY INSPECTOR: Home Inspection as a Career Most Home Inspectors have a background in the construction trades, or are Engineers. However, an intelligent person with a knowledge of residential construction, technical background and ability to learn, can become a competent Home Inspector. A majority of Home Inspectors are self employed. This means that as well as learning how to inspect - you are also starting a business. Your success will depend as much on your marketing ability and human relations skills as your technical competence. Past business or entrepreneurial experience will be invaluable.
Steps to Becoming a Registered Home Inspector
1.
Complete an application form and submit this to the
CAHPI office along with your payment plus gst.
Please include a summary of
your past experience and any verifiable copies of
degrees, diplomas, certificates as well as any other
related information regarding your construction
background.
2.
Applications will be reviewed by the Board of
Examiners.
Once your membership has been approved you are on your
way to becoming a Registered Home Inspector.
3.
While you are an applicant you must complete
several steps in the education process – effective
October 31, 2010
a)
Education
Subjects that you must be proficient in are
Roofing, Exteriors, Structure, Insulation,
Interior, Electrical, Heating, Forced Air
Systems, Hot Water Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning,
Communication and Professional Practice.
CAHPI Alberta endorses the courses that are offered by
Carson Dunlop.
These home study courses are available
directly from Carson Dunlop at 1-800-268-7070 or through
SAIT at 403-284-8272.
b)
CAHPI
Exams
Once you have completed your education you must
successfully complete the CAHPI exams
1.
Electrical
5.
Roofing
2.
Plumbing
6.
Interiors/Exteriors
3.
Heating/Air Conditioning
7.
Standards of Practise/Code of Ethics/Legal Liability
4.
Structure/Insulation
c)
Safety Code Part 9, Term 1 & 2
These courses are available through the Alberta Safety
Code Council
1-888-413-0099
d)
Report Verification
The purpose of report verification is to ensure that
inspectors are reporting to the CAHPI Standards of
Practice.
Before inspecting for the general public, a member
should have their reports verified to ensure that they
meet the CAHPI Standards of Practice.
You are responsible for maintaining your own
reporting practices and keeping abreast of any changes.
e)
Mock
Inspection With Peer Review (MIPR)
A vacant house will be inspected by two examiners, who
then agree on the major and minor defects.
Applicants will inspect
the house and compile with their own list of major and
minor defects and complete their own report.
A maximum of 2.5 hours
will be allowed for the inspection.
An additional 2 hours to complete your report and
prepare a list of your 12 highest priority defects
before the oral interview conducted by the 2 examiners.
At the interview, treat
the examiners as your clients, and discuss with them the
major defects in the house and their implications.
You will then be asked
approximately 20 questions relating to technical issues,
the Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
Communication is a very important part of this
profession. Your ability to inspire confidence and to
accurately convey the facts of your report will be
assessed.
Your report will then be evaluated for compliance to the
Standards of Practice and clarity.
f)
Errors
& Omission Insurance
All member of CHAPI are required to carry professional
liability insurance.
This includes an Errors and Omissions policy, as
well as a comprehensive general liability policy.
Proof must be supplies to CAHPI Alberta.
g)
Fee
Paid Inspections
At this point, you
achieved “Associate” status with CAHPI.
To become a RHI you must complete 250 fee paid
inspections and provide documentation to the CAHPI
office.
Links for Prospective Home Inspectors CAHPI National: www.cahpi.ca Canadian Housing & Mortgage Corporation: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca American Society of Home Inspectors: www.ashi.org S.A.I.T Courses www.sait.ca Carson-Dunlop Courses www.carsondunlop.com Benefits of CAHPI Membership <back to top>
CAHPI meetings always include an educational component. Presentations are made by
experts in various fields related to Home Inspections, or by experienced Members.
As well, there is plenty of opportunity to rub elbows with fellow Members. Attend
one meeting and you'll be back!
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CAPHI-Alberta: Phone (403) 248-6893, Fax (888) 812-4249, Email: cahpi@telus.net |