What is the total number of hours dedicated to plumbing training in the AmeriSpec Inspection Services program?
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 AmeriSpec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the plumbing portion of the technical training includes 8 hours of classroom training. This training takes place at the Franchisor Training Center in Memphis, TN.
In addition to plumbing, the technical training covers other essential areas such as roofing (4 hours), electrical systems (4 hours), structure (4 hours), heating systems (4 hours), AC/heat pumps (3 hours), exterior (4 hours), appliances (2 hours), fireplaces/chimneys (3 hours), interiors (3 hours), and insulation/ventilation (3 hours). This comprehensive approach ensures franchisees receive a solid foundation in various aspects of home inspection.
Prior to attending the AmeriSpec Academy, franchisees are required to complete approximately 40 hours of self-study using a study guide and workbook for an online self-study course. After the academy, franchisees and inspectors must complete three to four practice inspections and submit inspection reports for evaluation by the Technical Department.