Originally Posted By: clawrenson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
For a change of pace this may be of interest to some. It is an association for first nation inspectors/building officers. A certification and accreditation system is set up to “certify” band, band council housing inspectors/building officers and on reserve inspections in Canada.
Aside from an error in my old designation (page 3) that crept into this newsletter. The Certification Council is made up of volunteers - (travel expenses) are covered. It includes a broad spectrum from a number of outside professionals. This model provides a look at true arms-length certification - that is credible and workable. Perhaps something to satisfy the appetite of those complaining in the past of possibly real or perceived "bias".
Originally Posted By: rwand This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Claude, et al:
Is it posssible to become certified thru FNNBO by-passing CAHPI/OAHI? Will FNNBO be equivalent in all aspects of the National? I really prefer the make up of the certifying council over that of realtors, lawyers, insurance industry folks as proposed in the CAHPI scheme of things. At least the certifying council is made up of people who would seem to have a background that would dovetail with home inspectors.
Originally Posted By: Bill Mullen RHI This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Anyone can get the FNNBOA Certification if they meet the requirements, which include being a member of the First Nations and inspecting only on First Nations Territory.
As far as the Certification Council makeup is concerned, the people MIGHT be as you stated Raymond, but that remains to be seen. Those people were mentioned only as examples of people who might be asked. Nobody has yet been officially invited or appointed. Anyone who will be appointed will need to know a fair bit about our industry and about the certification process.
6. Do I need to become a member of FNNBOA to be certified?
You may not need to be a member. However, members of FNNBOA will be at
an advantage given this is the group that has been spearheading the
certification model. Inspectors are very encouraged to become a member of
FNNBOA to be kept up to date on certification as well as other information that may impact your profession.
Some good info on the site above it is dated 2/02/2004.
Originally Posted By: rwand This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
So let me see if I have got this right. I can become a member (supposedly of FNNBO), be reviewed by their Certification Council and bingo I am in? Great!
And the press release indicates you don’t have to be inspecting Native housing to qualify, if I have read it right?
If that is the case why don't we all apply through First Nations? Many of us likely meet the certification councils stamp of approval already, I am sure they would welcome new members, even though we respect their right to inspect First Nations housing?
Originally Posted By: clawrenson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The FNNBOA certification does not exclude inspectors from joining, but there are exceptions in the make-up of courses. First the FN building officers are a special mix between home inspector and building enforcement officer. The vast majority work for a band council, tribal council or other first nation inspection agency.
The system of home ownership and laws of governance of the FN land, and the position and protocol of elders, band and council have all been incorporated into the training and certification model. They are also required to complete 3 building code courses - based primarily on the National Building Code of Canada.
Although looking at their education and experience and other factors that equate to certification they are likely (at least in my personal opinion) to be of similar value in realm of certification benchmarked to home and property inspectors or municipal building officials - but there are also distinct differences, a few that I have noted.
So in reality it would not likely or really prove to be a short cut. However, there are discussions on transferability (articulation agreements) of certain courses and gaps that would be required to be completed in order to be certified by one or the other.