NHICC News

Feb. 8, 2011
The NHICC certification is recognized in British Columbia & Alberta - Home Inspection Business Regulations
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Nov. 20, 2010
Why hire a NHI? Who actually field test inspectors? We do and have been doing it long before licensing came on the scene for the industry. Why do we do it and how can I find out more?

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Accredited Education & Training

Recognizing Quality Education & Training

Not all training is equal, or necessarily qualified to be "the best". The National Home Inspector Certification Council (NHICC) first and foremost recognizes home inspector education and training that has mapped the learning outcomes and meets the (NOS) National Occupational Standards for Home & Property Inspectors. Accreditation provide validation of education and training. These training providers offered evidence and documentation to support recognition to recognition as accredited. All exams must be proctored to receive full credit by the NHICC. Non-proctored exams are provided a lower value and are subject to certain conditions.


Certification

  1. Applications
  2. Candidate Handbook
  3. Code of Ethics
  4. Standards of Practice
  5. Testing

National Occupational Standards

A National Standard for Home Inspectors

A National Occupational Analysis was completed in 2001 and updated in 2008. It is intended to serve as the basis for the establishment of knowledge and skills of an individual performing home inspections.


National Standards and Accreditation

Accreditation is a voluntary evaluation assessment process used to monitor, measure, and evaluate quality of education and training.


Certification programs must satisfy the requirement for autonomy of the governing body in a number of ways. These include:

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"Third-party certification ensures that claims by home inspectors and their respective association on quality attributes of their professional commitment and credibility are sound and reliable."
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Accreditation ensures a basic level of quality in the education received from a training institution. It also ensures that specific education and training will be recognized for the true achievements they deliver.

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