What is the total number of on-the-job training hours provided by 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 AmeriSpec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total on-the-job training provided is 30 hours. This is broken down into two segments: 9 hours during the AmeriSpec Academy and 21 hours during Post Academy Training. The 9 hours of on-the-job training during the Academy take place within the franchisee's territory, while the 21 hours of post-academy training also occur within the territory.
Specifically, during the AmeriSpec Academy, 2 hours are dedicated to in-field practice inspections, which include 6 hours of on-the-job training. Following the academy, an additional 3 hours are spent on in-field practice inspections and inspection reports, contributing 15 more hours of on-the-job training. This post-academy phase is crucial for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world scenarios within the franchisee's designated territory.
For a prospective AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchisee, this means that a significant portion of the initial training involves hands-on experience. This practical training is designed to equip franchisees with the skills and confidence needed to perform inspections effectively. The combination of classroom instruction and on-the-job training aims to ensure that franchisees are well-prepared to meet the demands of operating their own inspection business.