AHIT Enrollment – Texas Next Steps
You’ve Just Enrolled! Now What?
Congratulations! You took the first step toward becoming a home inspector, and with AHIT, you’re in good hands. Here’s what to expect next based on home inspector licensing requirements in Texas.
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Log In to Your Online Account
Log in using the following link and the account information you or your admissions counselor created when you purchased your course: https://ahit.leaponline.com/login. Should you forget or lose this link you can always log in to our website, www.AHIT.com, click on the top right, Student Login.
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Attend an Orientation Session
From the My Account page, click Open Course > on the right for the AHIT Texas Course Orientation. Open the AHIT Orientation Webinar Schedule under Course Materials (on the right) and select a date to attend a 2-hour introductory session. Learn all of the requirements to become licensed, participate in live Q+A with the instructor, get guidance on connecting your online courses and eTextbook with the required practicum (practice home inspections), and get expert tips on passing the national and state exams.
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Access Your Course Textbook
From the My Account page, click Open Ebook > on the right for A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, 4th Edition. This is your course textbook. Before beginning the online course, read Chapter 1, “The Structural Inspection.” Click the left-hand menu to take notes, highlight, search, and use other tools like flashcards. You can keep two browser tabs open to easily flip between your ebook and the online course. If you would like a hardcopy textbook, they may be purchased on our website in the products tab.
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Access the Course Modules
From the My Account page, click Open Course > for each of the six online modules.
All six Texas online modules add up to the 154 hours needed for a Professional Real Estate Inspector license. For the best experience, you should read the entire textbook, complete the Texas Standards of Practice, Texas Property and Building Inspection Module I, Texas Property and Building Inspection Module II, and Analysis of Findings before attending the 40-hour Practicum.
Online Course Module Required Reading from A Practical Guide to Home Inspection Texas Standards of Practice Texas Standards of Practice Texas Property and Building Inspection Module I Chapter 1 – The Structural Inspection Chapter 2 – The Exterior Inspection Chapter 3 – The Roof Inspection Chapter 7 – The Interior Inspection Texas Property and Building Inspection Module II Chapter 5 – The Electrical Inspection Chapter 6 – The Heating Inspection Chapter 7 – The Interior Inspection (Insulation and Ventilation) Chapter 4 – The Plumbing Inspection Texas Analysis of Findings and Reporting Course Material Only Texas Law Texas Administrative Code Subchapter R Texas Occupational Code Texas Business Operations and Professional Responsibilities Course Material Only -
Get Familiar With Additional Online Course Materials
Be sure to refer to your Texas Home Inspection Practice Report and Texas Standards of Practice frequently to understand how the course materials apply to an actual home inspection report in Texas. These are located on the right under Course Materials. Print out a copy of the Practice report, which has the SOP built in.
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Take the Proctored Online Course Module Final Exams
Each of the six Texas online modules has a required final exam which must be taken with a proctor. It is recommended that you complete each exam before moving on to the next course module.
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Instructor-led Virtual Classes (The AHIT Way – Master Program Students)
Offered in a virtual classroom format with flexible schedule options. The orientation plus 8 modules help to connect your online learning to practical use in the field. This will boost your skills to think like an inspector and write exceptional reports. A focused approach to understanding tough topics as well as Texas laws and standards of practice gives you the leg up you need to be the most prepared to pass the two licensing exams on the first try.
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Complete Your 40-Hour Practicum
During field training, you will need to produce 5 inspection reports. Each one will be graded pass/fail, and all must be good enough to deliver to a consumer. The more textbook reading and online training you complete, the more likely you are to pass the Practicum. We recommend that you do not schedule your Practicum less than 60-90 days from your enrollment date. If you do not pass the Practicum, it must be repeated, which will require an additional fee, so study, study, study! When you apply with TREC for your license, turn in the Texas Practicum Credit Request form provided by your instructor. This is one of many items that will be sent into TREC when applying for your license.
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Practice Inspecting
Make copies of the Texas Home Inspection Practice Report to use while inspecting your home, your neighbor’s home, and any other home you have access to. This activity will help you become proficient at filling out the inspection report. We recommend performing at least 10-15 practice inspections before attending the Practicum to allow enough time to become familiar with the reporting format required by TREC.
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NHIE eBooks and Exam Prep Edge Online Course
Access to these books came with the emails you received upon enrollment. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folders for the information needed to access these important books. Once you’ve completed all online coursework and required live training, get ready for the national and state exams. Click on the link below and read the outline detailing the specific material that you will be tested on in the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE). Finally, read the two NHIE e-textbooks and practice what you’ve learned using the Exam Prep Edge online course to ensure you are ready for the NHIE. https://home.pearsonvue.com/tx/inspectors
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Prepare for the Licensing Exam with Exam Prep Edge
Click Open Course > for Home Inspector Exam Prep Edge. Along with course etextbooks, this tool will help you to prepare for your the NHIE.
