Montana
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ASHI SchoolInspector FoundationsOnline Inspecting Essentials
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Class approved in state
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Includes In-Field Training as part of the curriculum
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Gives you a technical foundation for ride-along inspections
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Prepares you for your state exam & other relevant exams
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40 hours of comprehensive home inspection instruction or passing a Department approved national examination.
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Membership in a national home inspector association.
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Coverage by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.
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Coverage under a workers’ compensation policy or an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection.
Review requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.
Kickstart your journey in the home inspection industry with ASHI's exclusive In-Person Premiere Home Inspection Training!
Dive deep into the essentials of home inspection with our comprehensive program, designed for aspiring professionals like you. Benefit from an immersive learning experience that blends pre-class study materials, engaging live lectures, and hands-on in-field training. Our curriculum is delivered by esteemed ASHI Certified Inspectors, ensuring you learn according to the highest standards in the industry, embodied by the ASHI Standards of Practice (SoP).
Our instructors are not just teachers; they're seasoned professionals who have conducted over 250 inspections, aced the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE), and adhere to a rigorous continuing education regimen to maintain their credentials. This program equips you with the expertise and insights to excel in serving your clients and conducting thorough home inspections.
Opt for our intensive 120-hour course, spanning two weeks from Monday to Friday. This path includes more than five field events, covering vital topics such as report writing, business marketing strategies, and valuable lessons from real-life inspections shared by your ASHI Certified instructors.
The 93-hour course runs six days, Monday thru Saturday and includes at least one field event. This course contains information offered in our 120-hour course, but at a faster pace. Our ASHI Certified instructors are experts in the field.
Alternatively, our accelerated 93-hour course, running from Monday to Saturday over six days. It promises at least one field event, ensuring you gain essential knowledge and skills in a shorter time frame. This course is perfect for those eager to quickly step into the field, guided by our expert ASHI Certified instructors.
Embark on your path to becoming a distinguished home inspector with ASHI's Premiere Home Inspection Courses. Forge a career with confidence, supported by the gold standard of home inspection education.
Home Inspection Topics covered:
- Structural Components
- Heating Concepts and Systems
- Exterior Components
- Fireplaces and Chimneys
- Roofing Types
- Cooling Concepts and Air Conditioning
- Site Conditions
- Insulation and Ventilation Components
- Interior Components
- Plumbing Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Analysis and Reporting Responsibilities
- Home Appliances
- Professional Responsibilities
- Review the ASHI Standards of Practice
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More About ASHIJumpstart your new career with the Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Course!
ASHI has been a respected leader in the field of home inspection since 1979, and we bring our passion for excellence to this comprehensive program for emerging home inspectors.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials Online Course is an introduction to home inspection, covering everything you will need to start and operate your successful home inspection career. Discover how to perform home inspections following the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Standard of Practice and Code of Ethics.
The Pre-Licensing Home Inspection Essentials course covers a wide range of topics. It prepares learners for everything from inspecting appliances to determining fireplace clearances to effective report writing. As you advance through the program, you will gain intensive knowledge of your responsibilities as a home inspector through targeted lessons, a combination of audio and video instruction, and interactive activities. This online course does not include In-Field Training.
The Illinois-approved Home Inspection Essentials online course includes 5 Field training events with an experienced IL ASHI Certified Inspector. Students will practice inspection methods while gaining valuable insight into home construction, home systems integration, and defect recognition. Students will also practice reporting their inspection findings to potential clients in a home inspection report with a clear and concise narrative. Field event training is two and a half days of training, which should be scheduled after the completion of the course.
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More About ASHIComplete Montana Requirements
Montana Ordinance & Contacts
A Home Inspector, whether as an individual, partnership, corporation, or manager-managed or member-managed limited liability company, shall register with the Department by completing an application, paying the $80 application fee, and shall document that each person working under the registration as a home inspector:
1. Has successfully completed 40 hours of comprehensive home inspection instruction or has passed a Department approved national examination.
2. Is a member of a national home inspector association.
3. Is covered by a minimum of $100,000 general commercial liability insurance, and a minimum of $100,000 errors and omissions insurance.
4. Is covered under a workers’ compensation policy or has an independent contractor exemption certificate (ICEC) for the occupation of home inspection.
The administrative rules of Montana provide more information on program requirements and can be found at Contractor Registration Rules of Montana 24.33.101 - 24.33.151
The statutes governing Home Inspector Registration can be found at Contractor Registration Laws 39.9.101 - 39.9.401 Montana issues registration numbers however, does not issue licenses to applicants. Montana does not require a business license, however the applicant must be workers’ comp compliant in the state of Montana. Montana accepts National Home Inspector Exam for registration as well as proof of having completed a comprehensive home inspection instruction course, which are listed on the website.
Registration Section
Contact Information Phone: (406) 444-7734
Section Manager - Tracy Gonzalez: (406) 444-9585
Mailing Address:
Registration Section
P.O. Box 8011
Helena, MT 59604
Website: http://erd.dli.mt.gov/work-comp-regulations/montana-contractor/Home-Inspector-Registration