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May 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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BCOT 130 - Home Inspection
PROGRAM: Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Summer, 2011
This course is designed to review the way buildings are designed and constructed, which areas of buildings should be inspected, and how to inspect them. Students will learn to prepare an inspection report; reports designed to meet the specifications of lending institutions and other organizations requiring home inspection services.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Inspect for structural defects in a residential home.
- Prepare inspection reports using computer software programs.
- Write recommendations to address defects in the structure.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a home inspection business operation.
- Prepare for the state home inspection exam.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Inspection reports
- Structural defects
- Electrical defects
- HVAC defects
- Plumbing defects
- Roofing defects
- Safety defects
- Site inspection
- Interior and exterior finish
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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