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by Vaughan Jim - Wednesday, 27 July 2011, 07:23 PM
 

If you try to login to the new Student site and you are a Past Student/Graduate of one of our courses, you may experience some issues with your password. If you had a valid email address on file you will be able to request a new password. If you did not have a valid email address then you will need to contact us @ info@parker-training.com for a new login and password. Logins will only be given to individuals with valid email addresses.

 
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  • Home Inspection Pre-Licensing Exams

    Parker Training Systems has developed a testing process that has produced a 90+ percent passing rate amongst our students that have completed our courses and then taken the NAHI Certification Examination. Our Practice Certification Exams will lead you through the material that is normally found on the NAHI Exam and prepare you for the OnLine Exam process.

  • Home Inspection Pre-Licensing Course (5 Weekends/10 Days)

    This course is designed to provide knowledge of blended standards and practices of current ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) and NAHI (National Association of Home Inspectors).

    Topics include:

    • In-depth knowledge of home inspection industry
    • What comprises a home inspection, what is included and what is not included in the inspection.
    • Record keeping and reporting systems
    • Marketing your home inspection business
    • Professionalism needed
    • Realtor/client relationships
    • Environmental Issues
    • Code Issues

    Participants will, upon successful completion of this unique 80-hour course, have the tools needed to establish and succeed in a home inspection business. The class will meet for 5 consecutive weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or for 2 consecutive weeks Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Course Objectives Include:

    • Cite the ASHI & NAHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
    • Explain the importance of structural issues (grading, foundations, roofing, and structure) to a client.
    • Identify and cover exterior cladding and insulation as they pertain to the inspection process. The electrical inspection and process, along with safety issues, will be discussed.
    • Recall the system components and inspection techniques for residential electrical, HVAC, plumbing system, roofing, foundations, and interior and exterior housing components.
    • Discuss in detail the interior inspection and organization of the interior inspection process
    • Write a home inspection report, discuss record keeping, marketing and professionalism
    • Develop a marketing plan based on recommended activities from the course.
    • List helpful resources for additional learning that will arise.

  • Advanced Electrical Systems

    Inspecting electrical panels and sub-panels. Overhead wiring installations. Service conductors and weather heads. Circuit installations and wiring requirements.

  • Advanced Insulation

    Covers typical insulation and ventilation problems, their causes and practical implications, inspection strategies for finding them, installation issues, and improvement and repair options.

    Basics of heat transfer and vapor movement are covered first to lay the groundwork for discussion of insulation and ventilation materials, systems and applications.

  • Advanced Plumbing

    Evaluating old and new plumbing systems. Recognizing materials, water heating requirements and installations, functional flow and drainage.

  • Advanced Structure

    Organized into major sections on Footings and Foundations, Floors, Walls, and Roof Framing, this course is designed both for beginners who need an in-depth introduction to structure inspection and more advanced practitioners looking to deepen their understanding.

    In addition to structure problems, their practical implications, and inspection strategies for finding them, this course includes a general strategy for tackling the difficult issue of cracks.

  • Environmental Concerns

    This course is a brief overview of environmental issues which may come up in a home inspection. For the beginner or advanced inspector who needs to know what they may need to recommend to client for additional consulation of a professional in the environmental sciences. Covers: asbestos, radon, EMF, Mold, Lead, and Urea Formaldehyde.

  • Home Buyer Presentation

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  • Preparing a Home for an Inspection

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  • The Effect of Meth Labs & Other Property Hazards

    This 4 hour on-line course covers the unexpected hazards that nobody talks about and should! The hazards of handling a home that has been used as a Meth Lab; poisonous plants, animals, and insects that real estate industry professionals my encounter. This course covers what to look for and what to do. Great for: Inspectors, Appraisers, Investors and Real Estate Agents. Designed by industry professionals who have "been there" and really "done that".

  • The Effect of Mold on Property Evaluation, Disclosure & Health

    This 5 hour on-line course is designed for the real estate community. Whether you are an agent, broker, appraiser, inspector or investor, this class is fast-paced, practical information put together by leaders in the mold inspection business.

  • Trends in the Inspection Business

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  • What Every Buyer Should Know

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  • Introduction to Energy Efficiency & Weatherization

    This course provides the foundations of main issues in weatherization. The first part of the course covers energy usage history, policy-related issues, and sources of energy. The second part of the course provides a basic understanding of how to measure usage, techniques for retrofitting buildings to improve efficiency, and the importance of addressing the indoor environmental quality as part of a weatherization or retrofitting project.

  • Introduction to Solar Energy

    This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of solar energy by exploring the role of energy in modern society, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, energy efficiency and conservation, solar photovoltaic technology, the solar industry, sizing and pricing residential PV systems, and the role of solar energy in today's real estate environment.

  • Fundamentals of Green Building

    This course introduces fundamental concepts of green building design and delivery, as well as the various systems used in green buildings. Course materials lay a solid foundation for decisions related to the design and construction of a green building, from materials selection to considering the use of natural systems for wastewater processing.

    The course addresses both institutional and residential structures, and emphasis is placed on understanding practical, working systems used in the structures. The LEED certification process is briefly addressed from within the context of understanding how it affects building design decisions. The student will apply cost/benefit analyses as part of proposal justifications for green building projects.

  • Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP)

    The global green movement and our nation's increasing focus on implementing renewable energy programs have brought new awareness to homeowners throughout the United States. Energy costs are rising and homeowners are looking for ways to improve their home's energy efficiency - this includes assistance from a certified home energy survey professional.

    Are you ready for a job you can be proud to call your own?  Parker Training Systems' Home Energy Survey Professional Program will prepare you for the RESNET certification exam.

    Identify money-saving, home energy solutions and contribute to the reduction of carbon footprints and harmful greenhouse gases.  Your work will place you at the forefront of a worldwide phenomenon - the new "green collar" economy.

    What You Will Receive:

    • Residential Energy: Cost Savings and Comfort for Existing Buildings textbook & CD-ROM
    • RESNET 2006 Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating System Standards
    • Observational Diagnostics - Section One
    • 8 Detailed Lessons
    • Multiple Choice Online Quizzes - one for each lesson
    • Online Final - no proctor required

    What You Will Learn:

    • Types of energy surveys that RESNET performs
    • Required areas of inspection for each home energy audit
    • Sources of heat gain and moisture in a building
    • How cooling and heating load calculations are performed
    • Commonly-used diagnostic equipment
    • Procedures for onsite measurement of structures and subcomponents
    • Types and proper installation methods of insulation, amount to be used and effects
    • Principles governing air movement and building pressure
    • Efficiency of HVAC equipment and the means to properly seal a duct system


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Parker Training Services, LLC (PTS) is your leading edge choice for the industry’s best continuing education, marketing and support programs. Our mission is to train and provide ongoing support to you as you operate your own successful home inspection business or while working for an already established company.

We are absolutely committed to your success in your home inspection business and we are with you every step of the way. Our collaborative, team approach to your success enables you to be in business for yourself, but not by yourself. We have years of experience helping people develop their own companies and we are ready to help you through our continuing education program!

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