Tennessee
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ASHI SchoolInspector Foundation
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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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Meets state Pre-licensing Hours
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Prepares you take state exam and other relevant exams
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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Tennessee Ordinance & Contacts
Tennessee Licensure (2005 Public Act Chapter 65 enacted in 2006)
Any person who applies for licensure as a home inspector must submit an application on a form as prescribed by the commissioner. The application shall be accompanied by the fee specified in Section 4. Applicants shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant: 1) is at least 18 years old, 2) has graduated from high school or earned a general education development certificate, 3) has not been convicted of a crime that has a direct bearing on the applicant's ability to perform competently and fully as a licensed inspector, 4) is not the subject of a disciplinary or enforcement action by another state or a local jurisdiction in connection with the performance of home inspections or the licensing or certification of home inspectors, 5) has successfully completed 90 hours of a commissioner-approved training program or course of study involving the performance of home inspections and the preparation of home inspection reports, 6) has passed a commissioner-approved competency examination administered by the state or an entity selected by the state, and 7) has obtained a certificate of insurance in an amount required by the commissioner for General Liability: must include minimum of $500,000 policy coverage, valid policy number (TBA not accepted), effective coverage dates. Errors and Omissions (E&O): no minimum limits specified in the statute, you may set your own policy limits. Must include valid policy number (TBA not accepted), effective coverage dates.
During the first 180 days after the effective date of this act (July 1, 2006), the commissioner may issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements stipulated in the law if the applicant furnishes evidence satisfactory to the commissioner that the applicant: 1) has been principally engaged in the performance of home inspections in this state for at least two years, and 2) has complete at least 150 home inspections for compensation in the applicant's career.
Continuing Education requirement: 32 hours of CE every two years.
For more information visit the website: http://Home.Inspector.Licensing@TN.Gov
Home Inspector Licensing Program
Phone: 615-741-1831
Fax: 615-253-1692
500 James Robertson Pkwy
2nd Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-1138