Home Inspection

Canadore College, in partnership with Seneca College and Carson Dunlop and Associates and in cooperation with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), offers a 10-course Home Inspection program designed to prepare students for careers as professional home inspectors. The program follows the Standards of Practice established by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) and the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI), ensuring students learn a consistent and recognized approach to residential inspections. It also meets the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by the Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards (CHIBO), providing students with a solid foundation in both technical knowledge and professional practices.

The curriculum focuses on practical knowledge of residential building systems, including roofing, structural components, electrical and heating systems, air conditioning and heat pumps, plumbing, insulation, exterior, and interior elements. Students learn how each system is constructed, how failures can occur, and the causes and consequences of these issues. The program emphasizes identifying signs of non-performance due to age, deferred maintenance, weather damage, or poor workmanship, while also teaching professional communication skills to report findings effectively. This hands-on, detailed approach ensures graduates are prepared to meet industry expectations and stand out in the growing home inspection field.

Admission Requirements

• 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

• Inspect and evaluate residential systems including roofing, structure, electrical, plumbing, heating, and HVAC.
• Identify causes, consequences, and signs of system failures, maintenance issues, and construction defects.
• Apply professional home inspection standards following ASHI and CAHPI guidelines.
• Communicate inspection findings effectively to clients and industry professionals.