National Certificate Holder is a nationally recognized credential in addition to other qualifications such as the Registered Home Inspector (RHI).  The National Certificate Holder credential will be portable from province to province.  All home inspection professionals in Canada are eligible to apply for certification regardless of affiliation.  National Certificate Holders are currently recognized by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and other stakeholders across the country.  Read CMHC About Your House series Hire a Home Inspector.

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Certification Process

There are two stages to the National Certification Program for Home and Property Inspectors:

1. Candidate:  The entry point into the National Certification Program
2. National Certificate Holder:  The completion of the National Certification Program

Note:
Maintaining Candidate status:  after three years, Candidates who have not become National Certificate Holders must reapply to retain their Candidate status.

Prior to December 31, 2010, mandatory requirements to become a Candidate are:  

• Complete a minimum of 200 hours of training courses specific to home and property inspection from an accredited institution. See list of accredited institutions click here .
• Pass all training course exams
• Complete a minimum of 50 hours of practical field training
• Signed agreement to comply with standards of practice and code of ethics
• Proof of comparable experience and accredited or non accredited education based on a point system.

After December 31, 2010,  mandatory requirements to become a Candidate are:  

• Complete a minimum of 200 hours of training courses specific to home and property inspection from an accredited institution. See list of accredited institutions click here .
• Pass all training course exams
• Complete a minimum of 50 hours of practical field training
• Signed agreement to comply with standards of practice and code of ethics

 It is also recommended (though not a requirement for certification) that:

Applicants have a high school diploma and two years of practical experience in residential construction or renovation, plus one or more of:

• A diploma or degree program in a building science
• A journeyperson provincial or Red Seal trade ticket in construction trade
• Substantial work experience in residential construction or renovation, or equivalent work experience

How do I become a National Certificate Holder?

Prior to December 31, 2010, mandatory requirements to become a National Certificate Holder are:  

• Perform a minimum of 150 paid home and property inspection as a Candidate, using an inspection system that complies with the CAHPI Standard of Practice
• Pass one test inspection of a house with known defects, and have them reviewed by a peer (TIPR)
  Signed agreement to comply with standards of practice and code of ethics

To maintain National Certificate Holder status, inspectors must:

•  Complete a minimum of 20 hours each year of any of the following:

• Technical courses or workshops directly related to home and property inspection
• Courses in law, ethics, business practices, communication, conflict resolution, or other relevant subjects, or
• Service to the National Certification Body or provincial affiliate

• Payment of annual maintenance fee July 1st each year
• Complete  one TIPR every five years
• Continue to comply with the CAHPI Code of Ethics and Standard of Practice