I stayed at a holiday inn last night lol does this count as classroom?
That depends on how many hours the “Head Mistress” charged you for! :mrgreen:
Now that is funny lol:mrgreen:
Katy and Joe hit it on the head. For EXAMPLE …
Years ago when I was a Service Rep for a HVAC Manufacturer, most of our dealers hired NEW TECHS out of a 6 month, 1 year, 2 year training program from JuCo’s or Tech Schools with 700 +/- hours of class room and hands-on lab training. Then they’d go to work for ABC Heating and ride with “OLD HARRY” for 1-3 months before being turned loose on their own, AND even then help was only a phone call away if they got stuck.
MOST new inspectors take a 80 hour miimum classroom or online class, then walk out the door AND jump off the cliff BECAUSE most of the existing companies are 1 man shops, don’t need another inspector AND don’t wanta train the competition.
In Kansas City our 3 BIGGEST inspection company’s each have 3 inspectors (1 may have 4 but 2 are part time).
IF we have to have licensing, I’d like to see it like Texas or New Jersey or any other states that have MANDATORY apprentice or mentoring for 40-5o inspections minimum.
Thanks Dan But when many suggest Mentoring is needed they get challenged and accused of trying to stop the newer Homie from starting to inspect .
When I mention that I did mentoring first for free then $50.00 a trip WOW! then a few Cry like babies .
From what I see these usually do not survive in these industry .
It worked great for me I took the courses and went with My son for about 50~ trips
Roy -
Turn the argument around and use another Profession.
Should NEW doctors NOT be required to do a RESIDENCY because OTHER doctors don’t want the competition. JUST because you graduated FROM med school DOES not mean a hospital OR **** has got to hire you.
We need to ACT more professional to be treated more professional AND because a lack of AFTER class apprenticing produces such a continual crop of Piss-Poor Home Inspectors .
You and I and many others agree .
We know what has worked the best in the past … Thanks Don
I know I am slow to this post but I came across it and I agree with you. I have been in business three years now with a similar background. My confidence level is light years ahead of when I started but I think it would be a good idea to try and do one ride along every six months or a year. It is amazing how much you can learn from little things, especially when your eye is more aware everytime you get in your truck.
Having said that, I think it would be great to have someone ride along with you once and a while. It helps to keep a fresh view at any stage.
What I leared in the class was only a small part bof what you need to complete a real inspection. 25 years as a G.C. did’t do it either so who is too say where it starts and stop’s.
My son and I used to meet and trade inspections sheets and pick each others apart . WOW! this worked great and kept us both tuned up