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55 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SKILLED TRADES | GeorgianCollege.ca Skilled Trades courses HOME INSPECTION PROGRAM GeorgianCollege.ca/PTOAHI Home Inspection − Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Inspection Emphasis in this subject is on cooling systems and heat pumps. Students learn to identify typical defects and apply correct inspection techniques. TECH 0450 42 HRS Home Inspection − Communication and Professional Practice The professional home inspector is required, both verbally and in writing, to describe the inspection process and communicate inspection findings to the client. It's imperative that the home inspector be able to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding of an inspection, once conducted. Students in this subject develop their oral and written communication skills, and learn the reporting requirements and proper conduct required of a professional in this industry. TECH 0451 42 HRS Home Inspection − Electrical Inspection This subject prepares students to inspect the performance of the following components of electrical systems within residential buildings: service drops, grounding systems, service panels, wiring systems, devices and fixtures. TECH 0452 42 HRS Home Inspection − Exterior Inspection This home inspection course covers retaining walls, ground window wells, lot grading, driveways, patios, walkways, decks, balconies, stoops and steps, porches, railings, wall cladding, flashing trim, eaves, soffits, fascia, as well as exterior doors and windows. Students learn to describe the exterior wall covering and inspect all aspects of the exterior named above. TECH 0453 42 HRS Home Inspection − Heating Inspection 1 This subject covers installed heating systems (gas and oil furnaces and hot water boilers). Emphasis is on the inspector's ability to identify the energy sources, type, material, condition, and safety concerns, as well as inspecting the heating equipment. TECH 0454 42 HRS Home Inspection − Heating Inspection 2 This subject covers vent systems, flues and chimneys, as well as fireplaces, other wood heating appliances, steam and electric heating systems. Students apply knowledge of these systems to the role of home inspector. TECH 0455 42 HRS Home Inspection − Interior/Insulation Inspection This home inspection course focuses on the inspection of thermal insulation, vapour retarders and ventilation systems, as well as the inspection of interior elements of residential dwellings such as walls, ceilings, floors, basements, doors, windows, interior stairs/railings, installed countertops and cabinets, and garage doors/door operators. TECH 0456 42 HRS Home Inspection − Plumbing Inspection This subject prepares students to inspect, in a residential dwelling, the interior water supply and distribution systems (including fixtures and faucets), as well as water heating equipment and drain/vent/waste systems and their related fixtures. TECH 0457 42 HRS Home Inspection − Roofing Inspection The emphasis in this subject is on typical defects of the various types of roof coverings, drainage systems, flashings, skylights, chimneys and other roof penetrations. Students apply their knowledge of roofing to inspections that focus on system performance, safety concerns, and compliance with existing codes and standards. TECH 0458 42 HRS Home Inspection − Structure Inspection This subject focuses on the following structural components of a residential dwelling: foundations and footings, floors, walls and roof/ ceiling structures. Students learn to apply knowledge of structures to inspections that focus on system performance, safety concerns and compliance with good construction practices. TECH 0459 42 HRS BA = BARRIE MI = MIDLAND MU = MUSKOKA (BRACEBRIDGE) OV = ORANGEVILLE OR = ORILLIA OS = OWEN SOUND SGB = SOUTH GEORGIAN BAY (COLLINGWOOD) l Micro-credential ONLINE