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With the rapid growth of home inspections over the past fifteen
years, many individuals have entered the industry to exploit the
profits, but have neglected the investment of professional training.
Subsequently, there have been numerous critics eager to expose the
shortcomings of those without proper qualifications or credentials.
Now, more than ever, as our industry matures and the general public
carries increased expectations, home inspectors are called to go
beyond minimum standards of practical experience by elevating their
skills with a training curricula supported by dynamic classroom
interaction, hands-on lab and field-tested exposure.
The BrickKicker training program offers a proven, trusted standard
of quality that is accepted and acknowledged by major industry associations
and many practicing experts. To provide each franchisee with a distinguished
credential, we have established our own training entity, the Inspection
Technology Institute (ITI). Each BrickKicker franchisee receives
classroom instruction, lab experience and field exposure …
all sourced from seasoned industry professionals and accomplished
instructors.
The classroom course is geared toward challenging The BrickKicker
franchisee to secure a technical competence in areas such as: structural,
framing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems along with a variety
of interior and exterior incidentals. Additionally, client interaction
and effective report-writing skills are repeatedly role-played.
Our lab training session is arguably the most unique of its kind.
Trainees participate in demonstration sessions on HVAC systems at
our state of the art facility. We'll fire up multiple mechanical
units from different manufacturers and explore issues from the fundamentals
of unit operation to analyzing the cause/effect of flame-pattern
behavior.
Although these activities exceed most training experiences, our
school extends above and beyond the classroom/lab environment by
engaging each BrickKicker franchisee in 'live' inspections performed
by our seasoned staff. We believe on-site, hands-on training is
an invaluable experience that helps them embrace the skills of establishing
rapport with the buyer & realtor, properly convey information
that educates and informs the client while distinguishing the difference
between general maintenance issues vs. qualified reportable defects.
Upon successfully completing the course curricula, we administer
a challenging examination designed to assess mastery of all aspects
of the course. Each BrickKicker receives the Residential Building
Consultant (RBC) credential. This designation is exclusive to members
of The BrickKicker team. When you see the RBC acronym you know your
BrickKicker is a studied, competent inspector . . . ready to help
protect your clients' investment.
Furthermore, we realize the importance of monitoring critical developments
in the industry, along with rising issues that concern our clients.
In response, our support staff consistently provides cutting-edge
information to each franchisee. Attendance at our annual National
Conferences keeps them focused on, and in tune with, industry changes.
This recurrent training enables our inspectors to polish their skills
and gives them the opportunity to build proficiency.
The BrickKicker inspectors are among the best in the industry.
We qualify each franchisee in a variety of ways, and spend hours
preparing them to become a working partner you can rely on. Most
importantly, you can be assured they will offer the level of professional
service your clients deserve. We invite you to consider The BrickKicker
nearest you for your home inspection needs … because now more
than ever, they're ready, trained and prepared to bring you The
Home Inspection America Trusts.
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