Residential Home Inspector Training Program (Assistant to Lead)
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Website provided by the program.
At a glance
- Open to
- All branches
- Format
- Hybrid
- Length
- 91 - 120 days
- Locations
- 1 location in Virginia
- Job locations
- Virginia
About the program
A 14-week SkillBridge program that trains transitioning service members from Home Inspector Assistant to Lead Home Inspector through hands-on field inspections and InterNACHI-accredited coursework, with a full-time Lead Home Inspector role available on successful completion. No prior inspection experience required.
Jobs this program prepares you for
Launch a civilian career as a professional home inspector with Safe House Property Inspections. This 14-week, hands-on SkillBridge program takes you from Home Inspector Assistant to Lead Home Inspector through real inspections alongside InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspectors, paired with InterNACHI-accredited coursework.Phase 1 (Weeks 1 to 9) builds your foundation: jobsite safety and setup, the InterNACHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and the interior, kitchen, bathroom, roof, garage/deck, thermal, water heater, and fireplace routines, with all findings documented in professional inspection software.Phase 2 (Weeks 10 to 14) develops you into a lead inspector able to independently perform and report a complete residential inspection, including electrical, structure/crawlspace, exterior, and HVAC systems, and prepares you for the Virginia home inspector license and InterNACHI Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) certification.You will finish with industry certificates, documented supervised field-inspection hours, and a clear path to a full-time Lead Home Inspector role with our team. No prior inspection experience required.
Eligibility & prerequisites
Open to transitioning service members from all branches with command approval and an ETS date that fits the 14-week program window. No security clearance required. Requirements: valid driver's license; ability to climb ladders, access attics and crawlspaces, and lift up to approximately 40 pounds; comfortable working in a physically active, on-site role; professional communication skills.
14-week hybrid, hands-on program (1 to 2 participants per cohort) leading to a full-time Lead Home Inspector role. No cost to the service member and no prior inspection experience required.
Locations & contacts
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- Virginia Beach, VA 23456Troy Pappastroy@safehousepropertyinspections.com
How to apply
- Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
- Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
- Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
- Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.
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