Originally Posted By: cnordby This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
just wanted to say hello. I am most likely going to take the AHIT course in October in California. Is there another course I can take in Washington? Or a different 6-8 day course? thanks ! I am looking forward to becoming a home inspector. Any other women inspectors out there???
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Cheryl, welcome to NACHI I’m sorry I cannot help you with training in the Seattle area, but or Washington Chapter starts up this month, maybe you shold attend that meeting and pick the brains of our other members there.
No you are not alone, there are many women in our proffesion some in partnerhip with their spouses and some by themselves. I can think of one of our members not to far from me ( Carla Horne from Meredith New Hampshire)
Originally Posted By: cnordby This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
thank you Gerry…I guess what I meant to say was is there a NACHI hands on course I can take? If I attend the one in spokane would there be hands on training? thanks again Gerry
Originally Posted By: gbeaumont This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi Cheryl, we are developing an on-line training program, but it is only in the pre-production stages at the moment and I doubt that, even the first part of it (it will be in 8 parts) will be ready until mid fall, you would not belive the time it takes to research it, write it, find the graphics, have Chris (webmaster) design it and finally beta test the system. We will be offering this free of charge to our members, keep an eye on the education section of this message board for future developements.
3. You'll notice in that announcement, I've stopped using the word "wives" and now use "spouses." I'm trying to be as politically correct as a right wing Republican can.
4. A new member: Mary Anne Tonini, just faxed in her application from Indiana as I was typing this post. I'll process her application now.
Originally Posted By: cnordby This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hi and thanks Nick! wow…I will look over that program this next week. So you are telling me that I can take this free course and become a home inspector? I thought it was necessary to take a hands on course. This is what I was told by the potential employer I have an interview with. thanks again
Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
No initial course requirements in WA. Our course at http://www.nachi.org/course.htm (free) is probably more detail than one needs. A few mock inspections reviewed by our report review committee would help (free). You learn a bit from taking our online exam http://www.nachi.org/nie.htm as well (free). Ride alongs with a veteran inspector would help you too.
Originally Posted By: chorne This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
hi Cheryl,
Welcome!!
I took the course study with AHITI, and I couldn't
be happier that I chose that one in particular.
I am into my 2nd year and my business is very
successful. Thanks to AHITI and of course I owe
my right hand to Nick for getting me involved with
NACHI! We have the BEST association! Period 
