What is the total number of classroom training hours, including self-study, for AmeriSpec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject (Note 1) | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- the-Job Training (Note 2) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriSpec Pre-Academy (Note 2): | |||
| Study Guide and Workbook | Approx. 40 self | 0 | In your home, prior to |
| for Online Self-Study Course | study | attending Academy | |
| AmeriSpec Academy: | |||
| Management Training | |||
| Risk Management | 3 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Marketing | 5 | 0 | |
| Administration/Operations | 10 | ||
| Financial Management | 4 | ||
| Sales/Management | 4 | ||
| Computer Training | 10 | ||
| Technical Training (Inspector Training) | |||
| Roofing | 4 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Electrical Systems | 4 | 0 | |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | |
| Heating Systems | 4 | 0 | |
| AC/heat pumps | 3 | 0 | |
| Exterior | 4 | 0 | |
| Plumbing | 8 | 0 | |
| Appliances | 2 | 0 | |
| Fireplaces/Chimneys | 3 | 0 | |
| Interiors | 3 | 0 | |
| Insulation/Ventilation | 3 | 0 | |
| Contracts and Industry | 4 | 0 | |
| Report Writing | 3 | 0 | |
| Standards | 0 | 9 | Classroom hours at the Franchisor’s Training Center, Memphis, Tennessee; On-the-job training will be within the Territory |
| In-Field Practice Inspections | 2 | 6 | |
| Final Test and Graduation | 1.5 | 0 | Franchisor Training Center, Memphis, TN |
| Post Academy Training (Note 3): | |||
| In-Field Practice Inspections | 3 | 15 | Within the Territory |
| and Inspection Reports | |||
| TOTAL | 91.5 (131.5 including self- study hours) | 30 |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, the total number of classroom training hours, including self-study, is 131.5 hours. This total comprises 91.5 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of self-study.
The classroom training covers various topics, including risk management (3 hours), marketing (5 hours), administration/operations (10 hours), financial management (4 hours), sales/management (4 hours), and computer training (10 hours). Technical training includes roofing (4 hours), electrical systems (4 hours), structure (4 hours), heating systems (4 hours), AC/heat pumps (3 hours), exterior (4 hours), plumbing (8 hours), appliances (2 hours), fireplaces/chimneys (3 hours), interiors (3 hours), insulation/ventilation (3 hours), contracts and industry standards (4 hours), report writing (3 hours), in-field practice inspections (2 hours), and a final test and graduation (1.5 hours).
The self-study portion involves approximately 40 hours dedicated to a study guide and workbook for an online self-study course, which must be completed before attending the AmeriSpec Academy. This pre-academy preparation ensures that franchisees are well-prepared for the more intensive classroom sessions.
Prospective franchisees should note that completing the 40-hour Home Reference On-Line Study Course is mandatory before attending the two-week Academy. AmeriSpec Inspection Services monitors the online course to ensure completion. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip franchisees with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate their business effectively.