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NIBI TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSES

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.



NJ and NY HOME INSPECTOR CERTIFICATE COURSES

Full-day, Monday-Friday (no weekends)

February 1 - February 25, 2010
8:00am-6:00pm

Contact Christina Quast at NIBI for details (888) 281-6424
or send an email to nibiinfo@nibi.com and request a student information package

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The National Institute of Building Inspectors is a private vocational school approved by the New Jersey Department of Education and Department of Labor and Workforce Development.


HOME INSPECTION CERTIFICATE COURSES

HI-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 2008/2009 schedule. Tuition is $3500 for classroom; $1000 for field sessions. Registration fee $75.00. Students must purchase their own textbooks.

HI-140NY: 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 2008/2009 schedule. Tuition is $3500. Registration fee $75.00. Students must purchase their own textbooks.

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 RT601 session is $1,795.00. See 2009 schedule below.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES - 2010
NIBI Technical Training NIBI NJ & NY Sessions
January 11 - 16 [Closed] February 1 - 27
March 15 - 20 August 2 - 25
May 10 - 15
July 12 - 17
September 13 - 18
October 18 -22
December 6 - 11

**NOTE: Length of session(s) may be adjusted at the Director’s discretion to accommodate certain state-specific training requirements; please call for additional information and/or special requests.

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.

*Registration must be received 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 on available field work options.

NIBI ONLINE

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.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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 approved for up to 48 credit hours by many state home inspector boards and various home inspection associations.

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ADDITIONAL BENEFITS OF NIBI TRAINING

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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