Program Description
Home Inspectors conduct inspections of newly built or previously owned homes, condominiums, town homes, manufactured homes, apartments and, at times, commercial buildings. They inspect a home’s systems, components and structure. Although they look for and report violations of building codes, they do not have the power to enforce compliance with the codes. In addition to examining structural quality, home inspectors inspect all home systems and features, including roofing, house exterior, attached garage or carport, foundation, interior, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems.
This program fulfills the educational requirements for the Maryland Home Inspector license, which is one step in achieving a Maryland Home Inspector license. Topics include structural and internal systems, professional standards for home inspectors, Maryland minimum Standards of Practice and Maryland Code of Ethics, and inspection report writing.
Students entering this program should have basic business skills, self discipline, strong communication skills, basic math and computer skills, and be detail-oriented.
Licensed Home Inspectors conduct inspections for a company or organization, or can start their own business. Additional career information may be found at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. meet education requirements set by the Maryland Department of Labor for licensing as a home inspector,
2. apply the knowledge and skills to function as a Licensed Home Inspector,
3. prepare to gain employment as a home inspector, and
4. prepare to sit for the state licensing exam.
CCBC Pathway
Business Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.
Program Credentials
CCBC Credential: Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential: This course is a step in obtaining a Maryland Home Inspection License. Students successfully completing this course fulfill the educational requirements for the Maryland Home Inspector License.
Licensing Organization: Maryland Real Estate Appraisers & Home Inspectors Commission www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi
Financial Aid and Payment Options
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
Some CE Workforce Development Certificate Programs are eligible for early high school funding through Maryland Blueprint for qualifying BCPS high school students. Please check with your School Counseling Office to determine your eligibility for the BCPS Tuition Benefit Program.
Length of Training
15 weeks
Courses start in September and January at CCBC Catonsville.
Program Requirements
CCBC Requirement: High School Diploma or GED
Additional Requirements – State of Maryland: This program fulfills the educational requirements for the Maryland Home Inspector license. Additional state requirements for obtaining the Home Inspector’s License can be found on the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation website: http://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/reahi/
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
Students must attend all class sessions in order to complete the course.
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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SBA 511
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Home Inspection Pre-License
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80
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Principles of Home Inspection: Systems & Standards by Carson Dunlop; $126; available at the Catonsville Campus bookstore.
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$895.00
T-$269/F-$626
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Career Coach
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