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Structure Course Description
The Structure Course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to perform a professional inspection of the structure
Course Overview
In the Online Structure Course, all of the structural elements of a building from the footings and foundations to the floor, wall and roof assemblies are addressed in detail. Elements of good construction are illustrated, along with common failure modes and how to identify them.
The Study Sessions will help you make your way through the material. The Quick Quizzes will help you check your progress. Field Exercises are also included to help turn your knowledge into real-world experience.
Course Outline
Footings and Foundations
- Functions
- Basements, crawlspaces, slab on grade
- Footing and foundation types and problems
Floors
- Sills, columns, beams, joists, engineered wood, subflooring, concrete
Wall Systems
- Solid masonry, wood frame, masonry veneer, arches and lintels
Roof Framing
- Rafters, roof joists, ceiling joists
- Collar ties, knee walls, purlins
- Trusses, engineered wood, roof sheathing
- Seismic and wind resistance
Course Duration
- 42 hours
Learning Assessments
- One midterm and one final exam — online
- 70% passing grade overall (ON & BC slightly different)
Price
- $4995* for the full Program (all 10 Home Inspection Courses) or $595 for any single Course**
Includes all learning materials, tests, exams, tutor support and ongoing postgraduate support
* For students in Ontario, the full Home Inspection Training Program is approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 and successful completion leads to a certificate. ** Not available in Ontario.
- Financing options available. Speak to one of our Education consultants to learn more
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