Description
Here’s what you’ll learn in PowerPrep:
- Orientation: How to use the course, industry overview (2 hours)
- Foundations: Understanding structural integrity (3 hours)
- Framing/Structure: Load-bearing walls and support systems (2 hours)
- Building Enclosures – Exterior Wall Cladding: Ensuring proper sealing (2 hours)
- Roofing: Materials, installation, and common issues (3 hours)
- Plumbing: Piping, water systems, and problem detection (3 hours)
- Electrical: Wiring, safety, and code compliance (3 hours)
- HVAC: Heating, cooling, and ventilation systems (4 hours)
- Appliances & Cabinetry: Inspection techniques (2 hours)
- Report Writing: How to create professional reports (2 hours)
- Exam Prep/NHIE Review: Mastering the test (2 hours)
- Business Start-Up: Launching your inspection business (2 hours)
Worry you might miss a class? Not to worry – we know you have busy schedules – you have access for 1 whole year.
Meet Your Instructor: Jim Schumacher
When it comes to home inspection training, experience matters. With over 19 years in the industry and thousands of inspections performed, Jim Schumacher brings unparalleled expertise to ICA’s PowerPrep program. His deep knowledge, hands-on approach, and commitment to student success make him the perfect guide to help you prepare for the NHIE and Texas state exams.
