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2007 Training Schedule
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| Date |
Location (Click for map) |
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| 4 Day Full Training Program | Feb. 21- 24, 2007 | Red Lion on the River Portland |
| 4 Day Full Training Program | July 11-14, 2007 | Shilo Inn Portland-Airport |
| 4 Day Full Training Program | Nov 5- 8, 2007 | Shilo Inn Portland Airport |
|
Continuing Education Modules |
Date | Location |
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Fri. April 13, 2007 |
Red Lion on the River Portland | |
| Fri. July 27, 2007 | Red Lion on the River Portland | |
| Siding/Exteriors | Fri., Sept 21, 2007 | Red Lion on the River Portland |
| Wood Destroying Organisms | Fri., Nov. 9, 2007 | Airport Holiday Inn Portland |
Full Training Programs 2007 Schedule
Feb. 21-24
July 11-14
Nov. 5-8
Airport Shilo Inn
Portland OR
8 am - 6 pm Daily; Lunch Included
Click Here for the Full Training Program Registration Form
3 days of Classroom Instruction:
10 Qualification Points toward OCHI exam
2 In-Field Practice Home Inspections:
2 Qualification Points toward OCHI exam
Recommendations from OCHI Trainers Peter
Barten & Doug Barkee
1 Qualification Point toward OCHI exam
Our Training Program
has three aspects:
First, order the Home Study materials, Principles of Home Inspection: Systems &
Standards Textbook & 8 CD ROM Reference Volume. As
you study, you will become familiar with the standards,
methods and systems of Home Inspections. Second,
attend three days of
Classroom Instruction. Our Power Point
Presentation combined with
Hands On Demonstrations with Actual Components allows you to
expand upon your home study. Finally, join other
students and the trainers on two in-field Home Inspections
at properties in the Portland area. You will combine
techniques of the Inspection and Report process.
Topics Covered: Exteriors, Roofing,
Structure, Insulation, Interiors, Electrical System, Plumbing
System, Furnaces, Water Heaters, Appliances, Insurance, Report
Writing & Software, Marketing Techniques, Oregon Certified
Home Inspectors Standards of Practice Emphasis
Course Fee: $2,595 Includes:
Systems & StandardsText
8 CD rom Study Media,
3 day In-Class Instruction
and 2 In-Field Inspections
Offer 'Pest & Dry Rot' Inspections in addition to Full Home
Inspections: Attend our November 9, 2007 Wood Destroying Organism Class
(See information this page). This Class is an excellent supplement to the
Full Training and will prepare you to perform
'Pest & Dry Rot' Inspections.
Textbooks are not optional with Full Home
Inspection Education Course.
Prior study of Texts is required for maximum course benefit.
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Marketing Your Home
Inspection Business
Fri. July 27, 2007 8 am - 4 pm
Red Lion on the River
Jantzen Beach- Portland
909 Hayden Island Dr.
Portland, OR 97217
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Topics: "Marketing 101" as well as numerous Home Inspection Industry specific marketing techniques that are imperative to developing a successful Home Inspection Business or bringing in new business if you are a seasoned inspector looking to add more inspections ($$$) to your current schedule. We will cover: Market analysis, Generating a Company Identity; Sales Techniques, Service: Defining what services your company provides, Tips on setting your Service Fees, Client management, Complaint management, Marketing for Growth, Building Networks for Referrals, Strategies for Advertising, Basics of Public Relations, and much more.
$249 Registration Fee Includes 7 CEUs, Lunch and
Dearborn Text: Marketing Your Inspection Business
Register Early and save $20!
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Wood Destroying Organism Inspections and Report Writing
Fri. Nov. 9th, 2007 8 am - 4 pm
Register by Nov. 2 and
save $20!
Regular Registration: $249 through Nov. 8
Airport Holiday Inn
8439 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR 97220
1-503-256-5000
Excellent preparation for Department of Agriculture
Testing
WDO Inspection and Report Writing Fundamentals
including:
What are WDOs: Primary and Secondary Wood Pests,
Common Non-WDOs, Who may perform WDO Inspections in OR,
WA and for FHA, Biology/Identification and control of
Pacific NW WDOsincluding: Termites, Beetles, Ants and Wood Decay Fungi,
Proper Inspection Techniques, Most
Common Issues,
Safety Concerns, Samples, & More!
Registration Includes 7 Oregon Continuing Education Units
7 CEUs for OR and WA Dept. of Ag and WSU Pest Management Study Manual for Pest Control
Operators
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by Fax
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Siding/Exteriors Module
Sept. 21, 2007 8 am - 4 pm
Register by Sept.
14 and save $20!
Regular Registration Fee: $169 through Sept. 20
Red Lion on the River
Jantzen Beach
909 Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217
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for a map
Topics Covered:
Exterior Cladding such as Vinyl, Wood, Shingles, and
Hardboard; Exterior Structures such as Decks; and
Surface Water Control and Landscaping issues such as Lot
Grading and Gutters and Downspouts. Each Section describes
components and their functions; outlines and details what to
look for on inspections; and focuses on practical
performance issues: why things should be a certain way
and what happens when they aren't.
Registration Fee Includes Lunch, 7 Continuing Education Units, and
the Dearborn Textbook: Exteriors a $72 value!
Register by Fax
Register Online
HVAC Module
Friday, April 13, 2007
Red Lion on the River
Jantzen Beach- Portland
909 Hayden Island Dr.
Portland, OR 97217
Overton Room
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Topics include: Gas and Oil furnaces, Intro. to heating, Gas Piping, Combustion Air, Gas Burners, Heat Shields, Heat Exchangers, Cabinets, Fan Controls, Thermostats, Dating Furnaces, Vent Connectors, Blowers, Filters, Ducts & Registers, Mid and High Efficiency Furnaces, Gravity Furnaces, Oil Heating and Burners, Inspection Strategies and Techniques, Most common issues, Safety concerns, Testing equipment and More!
$169 Fee Includes
Classroom Instruction, Lunch and
Dearborn Text: Gas and Oil Furnaces a $72 Value
Register Early and Save $20!
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