Course Description
This course focuses on the structural components of a residential dwelling including footings and foundations, floors, walls, and roof/ceiling structures. You will learn to recognize safety concerns and compliance issues that affect system performance.
Course Outline
Each week has required readings from the textbook. There are a total of five assignments and two examinations in this course.
- Weeks 1-4: Footings and Foundation
- Weeks 5-6: Floors
- Week 7: Mid-term Examination
- Weeks 7-9: Exterior Structures
- Weeks 8-9: Wall Systems
- Weeks 10-11: Roof Framing
- Week 12: Final Examination
What You Will Learn
- Inspect the types, materials, conditions, safety concerns, and other issues regarding foundations, floor structures, walls and other vertical support structures, and roof and ceiling structures
- Identify the common problems that apply to each structural component named as well as the causes and implications of each problem
- Describe the inspection procedures involved with each component
- Define and use proper terminology related to residential structures
Notes
By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Home Inspection.
The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Recommended For
- Established home inspectors with a need to stay current in their chosen industry.
- Those wanting to enter an exciting and growing profession.
- Those wanting a better understanding of how structure components within a residential structure work.
- Property risk managers who want to be more informed to perform their role.
- Home renovators wanting to hone their skills and expand their competencies.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Home Inspection : Required
Stuart Harrison has been in the Home Inspection field for nearly two decades. He graduated from McMaster University with a bachelor’s degree in 1996 and obtained his professional engineer designation later in 2000. After working for the Government of Canada, Atlantic Industries, and Lockheed Martin, he decided a career shift was in order. Starting with Humber College, Stuart enrolled in the home inspection program and was subsequently hired by Carson Dunlop as a full-time home inspector. With thousands of inspections under his belt, Stuart now passes on what he knows to students and clients alike.