Course Overview
Provides practical and theoretical information required to inspect existing houses for visible defects. This covers 6 systems of a house that must be inspected as per the standards. It is the first of a series of courses that meet the academic requirements for house inspection and the qualifications for House Inspector Licensing Regulations under Consumer Protection BC (CPBC).
Prerequisite(s)
- English 12 "50% (Pass)" or equivalent www.bcit.ca/admission/upgrading/englishproficiency.shtml or COMM 0015 score of 50 or better.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$783.80
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Have a basic knowledge about the first 6 systems in a house to be reviewed as per the “Standards of Practice" for a house inspector.
- Understand the responsibility of a house inspector and their limitations.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
House Inspection 1 (BLDG 2915) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- House Inspection
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of BLDG 2915 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30869
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 30869
- $783.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Tue | 18:45 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This course includes a field trip. The date of the field trip will be confirmed in class. This course may be taken simultaneously with BLDG 2925.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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