NHICC

The NHICC accepts applications for those applying for certification in the home inspection sector in Canada. There are 3 levels in the NHICC certification process. Candidate, Provisional and National Home Inspector (NHI). The highest level of certification achievement is the NHI. This represents an individual that has met the complete certification requirements of the NHICC National Certification Program. The applications are readily available in the left hand column under the "Application" category.

The NHICC - NHI designation is recognized for licensing in BC, Alberta and under Quebec regulatory administration. The NHICC has also been involved and made government presentations with regards to licensing in Ontario.

The NHICC requires its members to follow the ASHI Standards of Practice as the baseline minimum performance for conducting a home inspection.

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Since the NHICC Directors have been heavily involved in the development of the National Certification Program right from the beginning and also formerly with the administration of the (NCA) National Certification Authority, we are experienced with inspector certification. We offer a Prior Learning Assessment review for current (NCH) National Certificate Holders & also for (RHI) Registered Home Inspectors and ASHI (ACI's) for equivalency.

The Prior Learning Assessment provides a process that is fair and unbias for experienced and qualified practitioners to earn the NHI-certification designation. The NCH designation was previously conferred on qualified practitioners that met the certification requirements of the original National Certification Program administered by CAHPI up until mid-2010. The NHICC NHI requires a higher level for certification, thus representing a step above the NCH.

The NAB reviews and asseses all applications to best place an applicant into the applicable category level. The National Certification requirements are specified in the "Candidate Handbook". The NHICC certification process is assessed on a "background review point based system" where specific points are earned for specific education, experience, skills and assessment tasks. The point system is outlined in our document "Certification - Review Points". Review the point requirements work sheet here.

The NHICC National Certification Program is open to ALL home inspectors regardless of affiliation or lack thereof. In most cases completion of exams may be required to satisfy provincial regulations for licensing.

The NHICC provides an independent 3rd party certification program for Home & Property Inspectors, attesting your technical skills and professionalism. Take our "certification challenge" and become certified to a higher and independent professional standard.