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Since
its inception in 1986, the National Institute of Building
Inspectors has trained thousands of home inspectors in the United
States and Canada. NIBI Home Inspection Training Classes are
offered throughout the year at intervals of approximately six to
eight weeks. These sessions are held in the
Institute's dedicated training facility in Bound Brook, New
Jersey. NIBI Online, an innovative web-based learning
program for the home inspection profession, is now also available.
Classroom and online students receive a broad
and thorough grounding in all areas of residential construction
with emphasis on inspection standards and common concerns related
to home inspections. Due to the variety of ages and styles
found in the residential housing market, home inspectors must be
aware of a myriad of different housing components and styles.
Common residential construction materials and methods materials
are addressed in the course curriculum, manual and handouts.
In addition numerous models of house systems and components, as
well as commonly found defects are available for hands-on training
for classroom students. NIBI courses also provide students
direct access to the in-depth experience and up-to-date research
of the NIBI instructors.
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NJ and NY HOME INSPECTOR CERTIFICATE COURSES
Next NJ Class Session Starts August 3 -
August 27
Contact
NIBI for more details at 888-281-6424 or info@nibi.com.
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The
National Institute of Building Inspectors is a private
vocational school approved by the New Jersey Department of
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RT-180NJ: N.J. Home
Inspection Certificate Course*
This classroom course is designed to meet the training
requirements of the N. J. Home Inspection Licensure Law. This is a
140-hour course covering the basics of residential construction
and home inspection. Courses cover professional practices,
inspection standards, communications, defect recognition, report
writing, structural components, roofing, exterior elements,
interior elements, cooling systems, heating systems, electric
systems, plumbing, and water heaters.
To meet licensure requirements, students are also required to
complete 40 hours of field work (FT- 40NJ). NIBI will make
arrangements for these field sessions on a one-on-one basis
following completion of at least 100 hours of the classroom
sessions. The cost of this field work is included in the course
tuition.
Sessions are conducted two times per year. Contact NIBI for the
2007 schedule. Tuition is $4500. Registration fee $75.00. Students
must purchase their own textbooks.
RT-100NY: N.Y. Home Inspection Certificate Course*
This classroom course is designed to meet the training
requirements of the N. Y Home Inspection Licensure Law. This is a
100-hour course covering the basics of residential construction
and home inspection. Courses cover NY Law, professional practices,
inspection standards, communications, defect recognition, report
writing, structural components, roofing, exterior elements,
interior elements, cooling systems, heating systems, electric
systems, plumbing, and water heaters.
To meet licensure requirements, students are also required to
complete 40 hours of field work. NIBI will make arrangements for
these field sessions on a one-on-one basis following completion of
at least 100 hours of the classroom sessions. The cost of this
field work is NOT included in the course tuition.
Sessions are conducted two times per year. Contact NIBI for the
2007 schedule. Tuition is $2700. Registration fee $75.00. Students
must purchase their own textbooks.
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RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TRAINING
COURSE |
RT601:
Residential Property Inspections Classroom Course*
NIBI regularly offers an introductory home inspector technical
training programs. The NIBI Residential Property
Inspections (RT601), is an extensive six day classroom
experience that teaches the basics of home inspection. A
course guidebook is provided as a basis for lectures and discussions on the
home's major systems - structure, roofing, electric, plumbing,
heating and cooling - plus ancillary evaluations commonly
performed by home inspectors. The lectures are supplemented by
additional reference materials, videos highlighting standard construction techniques
and inspection procedures as well as numerous presentations and
illustrations depicting common inspection concerns.
Communications defect recognition, and report writing are
emphasized throughout the course. Inspection equipment needs and options are also discussed.
This
session contains over 40 contact hours and meets the introductory
educational requirements of many state licensing programs.
The cost of the RT501 session is $1,795.00. See 2007 schedule
below.
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UPCOMING COURSE
DATES - 2008 |
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NIBI Technical Training Begins |
NIBI Technical Training Ends |
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January 21st |
January 26th |
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March 10th |
March 15th |
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May 12th |
May 17th |
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July 21st |
July 26th |
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September 15th |
September 20th |
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November 17th |
November 22nd |
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FT101: Practicum
and Field Sessions*
NIBI also offers candidates who have attended RT601 and have applied to the NIBI Certification Program
the opportunity for additional personalized field observation and
hands-on training with an experienced inspector. These sessions can be scheduled on a one-on-one basis
after the initial seminar session has been
completed. Three day sessions are available. The cost of these
personalized field sessions is
$300 per day.
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21 days in advance of the starting date. Class minimums (5) must be met in order for a class to be conducted.
**Please contact our office for information
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NIBI
Online*
NIBI now offers online courses. This is a web-based
learning program designed to provide information on residential
construction and home inspections for students new to the home
inspection industry as well as home inspectors.
Click
here for more info.
Note:
Prospective students are responsible for investigating local and
state regulations related to the home inspection industry.
CEU- 4 Series: Continue Education Credits
NIBI conducts a 10 components series of 4-hour classroom courses
every six-eight weeks on each of the basic components of a home
inspection. Each of these classes is approved for 4 continuing
education credits by the N.J. Home Inspector Advisory Committee.
RT601 is also approve4d for up to 48 credit hours by many state
home inspector boards and various home inspection associations.
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Prepare
for the Home Inspectors Exams
Full classroom and online courses provide preparation for taking national,
state or
association sponsored home inspector exams.
Students who have taken the NIBI Training Course have indicated
that the course provided the necessary study material and we are confident that you too will find course material will
aid you in passing the. If you fail to pass
the Exam, NIBI will allow you to attend a future RT601 course or
any desired part of the course at no
charge (registration dates subject to space availability).
Obtain Continuing Education or Membership Renewal Credits
The NIBI Residential Property Inspection Courses have been
approved by numerous home inspection organizations including, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI),
the
National Association of Home Inspectors (NAHI), and the National
Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI).
The courses are also recognized for introductory educational
requirements or continuing education units required by many inspector
licensing or registrative programs.
Liability
Management Recognition
The NIBI Technical Training Courses have also been
recognized as an effective liability management tool by leading
suppliers of home inspection Professional Liability (E&O)
Insurance. Both Marion A. Allen, Inc. and the Foundation of
Real Estate Appraisers (FREA) recognize the completed NIBI
Technical Training Courses as a prerequisite for obtaining E&O
insurance coverage through their respective programs.
Inspection
Equipment Discounts
Basic inspection equipment will be discussed and demonstrated as
part of the training process. All attendees will also
receive a coupon worth a valuable discount on their first
equipment order from the leading supplier of home inspection
equipment in the industry.
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