Program Description Requirements for the licensing of home inspectors in Washington State began September 1, 2009. Governor Gregoire signed Senate Bill 6606 into law requiring that all home inspectors be licensed in Washington. In April, 2009 BTC was the first to receive approval from the Washington State Department of Licensing for our prelicense "Fundamentals of Home Inspection" course.
Bellingham Technical College provides a high quality, fast-track training program designed to prepare students to begin their own professional home inspection business or seek employment with a home inspection company.
The 15 credit "Fundamentals of Home Inspection" program consists of an intensive 4-week full-time Home Inspection Training Program. Coursework will primarily follow the renowned Carson Dunlop and Associates textbooks and in-depth presentations. Hands on study
and a combination of technical labs and field inspections will supplement classroom instruction.
This program is offered on the BTC campus and can be offered at other locations in Washington State.
For questions, contact lead instructor Steve Smith at ssmith@btc.ctc.edu or 360-752-8796.
To register contact BTC registration at 360-752-8350 or register on the BTC web site at www.btc.ctc.edu.
A personal laptop with wi fi capabilitiy is highly recommended for participants.
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Degree & Certificate Requirements Courses Listed Alphabetically | Typical Student Schedule RHI 111 Fundamentals of Home Inspection course at Bellingham Technical College typically runs for three weeks and RHI 112 Home Inspection Field Training typically runs for one week, from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.
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Students may apply for a BTC certificate upon completion and verification of all requirements and standards.
Program Outcomes RHI 111: Students will describe the systems and components found in homes and carry out a noninvasive inspection of a home using special training and education.
RHI 112: Students will complete a thorough home inspection report that meets state standards.
Application & Registration Program application and admission are not required. Students begin the program by registering for the required courses on a space available basis. It is recommended that students have good basic academic skills.
