<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Home Inspection is a 16-lesson, online program. Enrolled students have the opportunity to take tests online and learn at their own pace. The program covers areas like garage, attic, electrical inspection, and more. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, tools, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Home Inspection should have an interest in the construction industry. Though not required, students may have some experience working for contractors or inspection agencies. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Home Inspection consists of 16 comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive introductory notes from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Home Inspection Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> Roofs</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Roof-Mounted Structures</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Paved Areas, Lots and Landscaping</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Walls, Windows and Doors</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> Garages</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> Wood-Destroying Insects and Rot</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Attics and Interior Rooms</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Basements and Crawl Spaces</td></tr> <tr><td> 9 </td><td> The Electrical System</td></tr> <tr><td> 10 </td><td> Plumbing Systems</td></tr> <tr><td> 11 </td><td> Heating Systems: Part I</td></tr> <tr><td> 12 </td><td> Heating Systems: Part II</td></tr> <tr><td> 13 </td><td> Domestic Water Heaters</td></tr> <tr><td> 14 </td><td> Air Conditioners</td></tr> <tr><td> 15 </td><td> Energy Considerations</td></tr> <tr><td> 16 </td><td> Environmental Concerns</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Home Inspection is designed to prepare you for a career in the inspection industry. You will have the opportunity to pursue entry level and supervisory positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Real estate agencies </li><li>Appraising firms </li><li>Banks </li><li>Relocation firms </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Home Inspection program may be able to pursue associate's degrees related to inspection. These programs may prepare students for entry level or supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Construction Management </li><li>Associate of Science in Building Inspection </li><li>Associate of Arts in Home Inspection</li></ul>