This BIII Louisiana License Exam Training Course #101 is an intensive 90+ hour learning experience that will teach you Basic Home Inspection and is designed specifically for you to pass the required Louisiana Licensing Examination.  The BIII Training Manuals will provide the necessary knowledge and materials on the various home systems and outline the Inspector’s responsibilities regarding their evaluations.  The BIII Training Manuals and lectures are supplemented by complete printed state and national inspection standards and guidelines, audio and visual programs highlighting construction techniques and inspection procedures, as well as numerous illustrations depicting common inspection requirements and concerns.

You Must Pass the Louisiana License Home Inspector Examination!

The BIII #101 course is intended to provide necessary preparation for your passing the Exam required by the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI) THE FIRST TIME!  Inspectors who have taken the BIII #101 Training Course have indicated that the course provided the necessary study material for passing the Exam and we are confident that you will also find that this course will aid you in passing the required Exam.  If you should somehow fail to pass the Exam, BIII will allow you continue to train at no charge until you do pass!  Statistics show that simple bare minimum reading/lecture courses do not usually provide sufficient education for the typical student to pass this very difficult test the first time, if ever!  You must wait 30 days and pay $225.00 each time you have to re-take this licensing exam.  The national pass/fail ratio is about 50/50.  However, due to our enhanced, extensive, and detailed training program, over 95% of BIII students pass this test the first time; no other training school compares!

State Approved Program

The BIII #101 License Exam Training Course has been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors (LSBHI) for compliance with their 90 hour minimum classroom training requirement. This course is also recognized for introductory educational requirements or continuing education programs by various state Home Inspector licensing or registration programs and associations across the United States! **Note that correspondence training courses are NOT approved by LSBHI.

Proven Education Program

A majority of the currently Louisiana licensed home inspectors are graduates of BIII; no other home inspection training school even comes close!  The BIII #101 curriculum is uniquely tailored to allow students statewide to attend and complete all necessary classroom training at your own time, speed and learning ability and according to your own schedule!  Additionally, BIII instructors are always available at any time for your questions or concerns, even after you graduate!  BIII (and no other inspection training school) offers unlimited free advisory services to its graduates for life!  Student references will be furnished upon request.

Liability Management Recognition

The BIII #101 Louisiana License Exam Training Course has also been recognized as an effective liability management tool by leading suppliers of Home Inspection Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance, some of which require completion of the BIII #101 Training Course content as a prerequisite for obtaining E&O insurance coverage (and discounts) through their programs.  BIII tracks all current E&O insurance companies to obtain your best rates!

BIII #102 - Advanced and Business Training

In addition to license exam training, you can also obtain optional Advanced Training in home inspection with additional text books, reporting systems, business operations, specialized inspections, marketing, risk management, insurance programs, additional profit opportunities, etc. to completely round out your necessary education!  No other state approved training school offers our extensive breadth and depth in these topics!  BIII #102 graduates also qualify for lifetime free continuing education benefits at BIII!

BIII #103 - Thirty Hour Field Training State Requirement

Of the 30 hours of state required student field training, 21 hours is dedicated to direct hands-on, operational, laboratory type inspection training with the remaining 9 hours dedicated to actual “live” on-site inspection observations and experience, with 1½ hours of credit being given for each of six full “live” inspections.  Both “hands-on” and “live” instruction can only be obtained from current LSBHI approved field trainers, such as ours at BIII.  The market cost of this required field training portion can range up to $1,500 or more!  However, BIII #101 graduates only enjoy a discounted fee for the entire Field Training Program, another huge savings!

Training Facilities

BIII training classes utilize specialized classroom and “hands-on” training facilities and experienced instructors to enhance and maximize your learning experience.  The BIII Training Center is a permanent location in New Orleans, LA with a comfortable classroom environment, including an extensive technical and business library and “hands-on” field training laboratory at your disposal.  It is dedicated solely to the business of training successful home inspectors!  You are not “shoe horned” in between real estate agent, appraiser, etc. training classes and/or their “instructors”.  All BIII instructors are only highly experienced licensed home inspectors!  Travel, room and board are the responsibility of the student and accommodations are readily available within a convenient distance to the facility. 

Fees

Please note that space is limited and filled on a first-come basis.  To enroll for your personalized training program, call or fill out the enclosed Registration form and return to BIII with required payment or deposit.  The all inclusive fee for the BIII #101 course is $975.00, which includes extensive home inspection training and technical manuals to be kept by the student for a reference library.  The fee for BIII #102 is $975.00 with additional text books.  These fees can be paid in two installments if desired; major credit cards are accepted. The BIII #101 graduate discounted fee for BIII #103 – Field Training Program is $950.00 with similar terms.

Job Opportunities!

BIII receives and maintains current job opportunity information for students and new licensees who may desire immediate paid on-the-job experience with an established home inspection company.  Many inspection companies are currently recruiting and expanding!

Free Continuing Education For Life!

All Louisiana Licensed Home Inspectors are required to obtain 20 hours yearly of continuing education in home inspection related courses for license renewal.  All BIII #102 graduates can obtain their yearly C.E. credits FREE at BIII, a $300 per year value-for life!  This benefit alone can more than pay for the cost of all of your training!

Please do not hesitate to call BIII if there are any questions regarding our LA State approved Home Inspection License Exam, Advanced, and Field Training Programs.   We can be reached toll-free at 1-800-256-0156.

THE BUILDING INSPECTION INSTITUTE, INC.                         

 Prof. William A. Springer, P.E., Director

BIII #101 – LICENSE EXAM TRAINING

(90 CREDIT HOURS STATE REQUIREMENT)

COURSE MATERIALS

            *   =   Kept by student for permanent reference library

1.         *Louisiana Home Inspector License Law, Rules and Regulations

2.         *ASHI Home Inspection Training Curriculum, *ASHI Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics

3.           ASHI Endorsed Training System:  *Home Inspection Manual, *Illustrated Supplement, *Study Guide

4.           Over 200 Video and Audio Home Inspection Training Tapes, covering all necessary topics.

5.         *Home Inspector Training Encyclopedia

6.         *Home Operations Manual

7.         *Metal Connectors Manual

8.         *National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) Topics

9.         *Over 2000 Practice and Sample Exam Questions

BIII #102 – ADVANCED HOME INSPECTION AND BUSINESS TRAINING

COURSE MATERIALS AND BENEFITS

            *   =   Kept by student for permanent reference library

1.         *Advanced Home Inspection Techniques Manual

2.         *Home Inspection Business Operations Manual

3.         *Home Inspection Marketing Manual

4.              Video and Audio Training Tapes covering all advanced topics

5.              Home Inspection Sample Field Check Lists and Reporting Systems.

6.              Insurance Requirements and Sources 

7.              Specialty Inspections and Profit Centers.

8.              Free yearly 20 hours LSBHI state mandated and approved Continuing Education program.  ($300.00 per year value)

9.              Free unlimited access to the Institute’s extensive technical and business libraries for your personal education and research, including books, videos, magazines and other information sources, and free checkouts.  (PRICELESS)

10.           Free consultation, mentoring, coaching, advisory, tutoring and incubating in the Home Inspection business and other related fields.  (PRICELESS)

BIII #103 – FIELD TRAINING

(30 CREDIT HOURS STATE REQUIREMENTS)

COURSE MATERIALS

            *   =   Kept by student

1. Extensive laboratory training visual aids, operational demonstrations, hardware, equipment, and platforms for detailed precise hands-on training in all facets of home inspection requirements and techniques.  (Twenty one credit hours)

2. Complete array of required and optional inspection and testing tools for student use during training, including sources for procurement.

3. *Complete field check list and reporting forms in insure inspection quality and effectiveness

4. Attendance at six (6) “live” actual on-site inspections with LSBHI approved field trainers

5. *Compliance with and fulfillment of all LSBHI Field Training miscellaneous requirements, including:

              •         Report and pre-inspection agreement preparations and presentations to customers

              •         LSBHI monthly reporting requirements

              •         LSBHI Standards and Ethics Tests 

              •         License and insurance application processes