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Home Inspectors, Ontario Association of (OAHI)

Credential:
Durham College Certificate
Code:
HOME

Durham College Certificate

Program Description

In partnership with Seneca College and Carson Dunlop and Associates, and in co-operation with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), Durham offers a 10-course Home Inspection program that incorporates the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (ASHI/CAHPI). Standards of Practice define a minimum and uniform standard for private, fee-paid home inspectors.

The Carson Dunlop and Associates program has been adopted by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and is also recognized and recommended by the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) in all Provinces. The Carson Dunlop program complies with ASHI Curriculum and Standards of Practice. The program also meets the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by the Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards (CHIBO).

The systems and components of a house include roofing, structure, electrical systems, heating systems, air conditioning/heat pumps, plumbing, the exterior, insulation and the interior. These courses have been created to address each of these components, as well as help you acquire the knowledge and professional communication skills you need to succeed in this growing industry. Throughout the program you will focus on obtaining a very practical knowledge of the performance of the systems and components of a house.

Curriculum has been thoughtfully organized into subjects that describe the materials used in the construction of each house system and how they are assembled. Content covers what may go wrong as well as the causes and the implications of problems that result. The program gives students clear direction concerning what to look for during an inspection: signs of non-performance due to old age, deferred maintenance, weather damage, and poor workmanship. It is this aspect of the program that distinguishes it from the knowledge of contractors or other building professionals.

Successful completion of this program fulfils the academic entrance requirements of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) provided that a minimum grade of 70% is achieved in each of the courses being submitted to OAHI for consideration, except for the Defect Recognition and Reporting course (available only from OAHI) and the Ontario Building Code courses: Part Nine - Building Envelope; Part Nine - Health and Safety, (available through OAHI).

For full details, please contact the OAHI at 1.888.744.6244 or visit the OAHI Web site at www.oahi.com

Certificate Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) OR
  • Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older)
  • Knowledge of or experience in the construction industry would be an asset
  • You must maintain an overall average of 60% or a GPA of 2.0 in order to graduate with a Durham College Certificate
  • You must achieve a 70% or higher in each course in order to be recognized by the OAHI
  • A minimum of 25% of courses must be completed through Durham College.

Program Of Study

Students are required to print or save a copy of the Program of Study when beginning the program. This document contains critical details about program progression and graduation requirements specific to the academic year in which your program was started.

Click to access the Program of Study for the current academic year.

Students who began this program prior to the current academic year may contact the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning office at ppl@durhamcollege.ca or 905-721-3052 to obtain your Program of Study and graduation requirements.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be equipped to:

  • Apply knowledge of relevant legal requirements and best practices for the construction of house systems and components to the inspection of houses
  • Conduct house inspections that document the results of age, deferred maintenance, weather damage and/or poor workmanship on house systems or components
  • Communicate clearly and knowledgably with clients, contractors, and other building professionals

Career Options

Potential career and industry options may include:

  • Self employment
  • Home inspection business

Program Related Questions? Call 905.721.3052

If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit the Centre for Professional and Part-Time Learning OSAP Eligibility webpage.

Currently offered

Course Title Location
HOME 1887Air Conditioning and Heat Pump InspectionOnline
HOME 1880Communication and Professional PracticesOnline
HOME 1885Electrical InspectionOnline
HOME 1881Exterior InspectionOnline
HOME 1884Heating Inspection IOnline
HOME 2884Heating Inspection IIOnline
HOME 1888Interior/Insulation InspectionOnline
HOME 1886Plumbing InspectionOnline
HOME 1882Roofing InspectionOnline
HOME 1883Structural InspectionOnline