All Star Professional Training, Inc. is partnering with Career WebSchool to offer online appraisal courses. Below is a list of courses offered by this affiliate.


 








Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 1           

16 hours           

This renewal packages contains two courses: Insulation and Ventilation and Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.           


$175.00         

            

           

Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 2
16 hours                       




This package contains two courses: Electrical and Home Inspection Business Practices. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.             


$175.00         





            





           
HVAC           

32 hours           

This course teaches you the requirements of HVAC inspection. Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and materials typically encountered during mechanical inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of cooling and ventilation, sources of heat, energy supplies, heat loss and gain, air movement, conventional installation methods, space heaters, introduction to electric heating, safety issues and more. This course is approved for 32 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.                       



$350.00            


              



Plumbing
21 hours               


This course provides you with a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of plumbing systems. Learn the basics of supply, drain, waste and vent piping, fixtures and materials. Topics include proper installation practices, inspection methods and strategies, history of indoor plumbing, sources of potable water, heating, cross-connection control, and typical conditions found. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$230.00

                



              
Roofing Systems
21 hours
                  




Demonstrates practical writing exercises necessary to produce convincing appraisal reports in daily practice.

  • Objectives are achieved through the mastery and application of residential valuation procedures, grammar rules and writing techniques, and specific writing assignments based on a residential case study.
  • Practice writing effective narrative comments for form appraisal reports and learn how to explain valuation procedures and conclusions to users of reports.
  • Techniques applied in this course are useful in real-life situations.
  • Completion of Basic Appraisal Principles and Procedures Courses required as a prerequisite for this course.
  • Credit for 15 hrs of the 2008 Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria for the Trainee through Licensed Appraiser level.

$230.00                   


                                     

Structural Components
15 hours

                   
This course teaches you the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection. Learn the fundamentals of foundations and drainage, soil concepts, repairs, floor structures, and masonary walls typically encountered during structural inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of foundation materials, floor system components, foundation movement, wood framed walls, and more. This course is approved for 15 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$165.00


                                                 

Electrical
10 hours                          
                         

Performing electrical inspections requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered. In this course, you will learn the tools and methods required and grasp the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found during the inspection. Topics include overview of electricity, service equipment and grounding, resistance, wiring methods, devices and lighting fixtures. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.                             

$110.00             


                                                         


Exteriors
10 hours              


This course teaches you the requirements of an exterior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of lots, landscape, retaining walls, exterior siding, exterior doors, driveways, patios, windows, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an exterior inspection. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$110.00                   


                                                                      

Interiors
10 hours                     

                                   
This course teaches you the requirements of an interior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an interior inspection. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$110.00                                        


                                                                                    

Insulation and Ventilation
8 hours                                          
                                         

This course teaches you the requirements of insulation and ventilation. Learn the fundamentals of heat, heat transfer, types of insulation, moisture movement, and more. You will gain a solid understanding of the types insulation materials, the types of ventilation systems, and more. Includes an end of module quiz. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$90.00                                  


  

Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics
8 hours                                                      


This course covers license law, electromechanical system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, appliances, energy saving considerations), and structures (lot and landscape, roofs, chimney, gutters, paved areas, walls, windows and doors, insect damage and storage areas). The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to practice ethically and legally as an experienced, professional home inspector. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.

$90.00               


                                                             

 Home Inspection Business Practices
6 hours                                                  


This course teaches what a home inspection is and the purpose behind it. You will learn the common safety hazards, functional defects, and cosmetic issues associated with a home inspection. Report writing and legal issues will also be covered in this course. This course is approved for 6 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$65.00                                 

 

Standard Report Form/Report Writing
4 hours                                  


The purpose of this course is to teach or increase the student's ability to generate effective home inspection reports. The course will show students how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Students will also learn when to use each form. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 4 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits. 

$45.00                                       

 

Garages
1 hours                                                                                   


This course provides you with a sound introduction to garages. Learn the basics of attached garages and detached garages. This course also describes the standards for fire walls and fire doors in attached garages. Learn the common problems and defects of garage doors and automatic garage door openers. This course is approved for 1 hour of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credit. 

$10.00