Home Inspection

St. Lawrence College in partnership with Carson Dunlop and Associates and in cooperation with the Ontario Association of Home Inspections (OAHI), is offering a ten subject Home Inspection program that incorporates the Standards of Practice of ASHI/CAHPI (American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors). The program is based on curriculum developed by ASHI in conjunction with Columbia Assessment Services Inc., as a result of their Role Delineation Study of the home inspection profession.

The systems and components of a house include roofing, structure, electrical, heating, air conditioning/heat pumps, plumbing, exterior, insulation and the interior. The ten subjects in this certificate have been organized to address each of these, as well as to provide students with the communication skills and knowledge of professional practice required to be successful in this growing industry. Emphasis in this certificate is on very practical knowledge of the performance of the systems and components of a house, not on theory.

What You’ll Learn

• Study all major house systems, including roofing, structure, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and insulation.
• Gain practical knowledge of how home components function and perform in real-world conditions.
• Learn industry-recognized Standards of Practice from ASHI/CAHPI for professional home inspections.
• Understand the exterior and interior elements of residential buildings from a home inspector’s perspective.
• Develop essential communication skills for interacting with clients and professionals in the field.
• Prepare for a career in home inspection with training aligned to industry expectations and standards.