I love getting emails like this... part II.

[Nick Gromicko]

That is FABI's highest designation, I'd assume that requires some form of testing.

Are you able to show that your fellow member was wrong in saying "FABI has no entrance exam" or were you wrong.

Whichever claim about FABI is incorrect will be deleted.

Is it true that FABI has no entrance exam.... or is this claim false?

[wsiegel]

FABi does have a candiate designation. This allows members to gain the educational experience that they need to become an RPI. They are not allowed to use the FABI logo or advertise anywhere that they are an RPI.FABI has set up educational training and support to help candidates become members.

Nick, I know you are going to split hairs on this one. Yes, anyone can become a Candidate, with the goal of becoming an RPI. Think of it as a school. You first have to enroll to get the education. Once you have the education, pass the test, and other criteria, now you are a member.

CANDIDATE MEMBER

This classification is for all persons engaged in, or interested in engaging in, the profession of performing fee paid full home and building inspections while going through the process of becoming a Registered Professional Inspector. Candidates have three years from the date of application in which to complete the membership requirements. After this time, they must reapply for membership. This designation entitles the FABI Candidate to attend all FABI educational seminars at the reduced member rate, and other benefits which may be added from time to time. The FABI Candidate has no voting privileges; may not serve as an elected Officer or Director; may not receive referrals from the FABI 800# information and referral line; and may not use either FABI logo. The FABI Candidate may, however, serve on Committees. All FABI Candidates are encouraged to attain the Registered Professional Inspector status by passing one of the accepted written examinations, in which case they will have all rights of the Registered Professional Inspector, upon approval by the Board of Directors.

[Brian C. Hoagland]

Originally Posted by wsiegel

FABi does have a candiate designation. This allows members to gain the educational experience that they need to become an RPI. They are not allowed to use the FABI logo or advertise anywhere that they are an RPI.FABI has set up educational training and support to help candidates become members.

Nick, I know you are going to split hairs on this one. Yes, anyone can become a Candidate, with the goal of becoming an RPI. Think of it as a school. You first have to enroll to get the education. Once you have the education, pass the test, and other criteria, now you are a member.

CANDIDATE MEMBER

This classification is for all persons engaged in, or interested in engaging in, the profession of performing fee paid full home and building inspections while going through the process of becoming a Registered Professional Inspector. Candidates have three years from the date of application in which to complete the membership requirements. After this time, they must reapply for membership. This designation entitles the FABI Candidate to attend all FABI educational seminars at the reduced member rate, and other benefits which may be added from time to time. The FABI Candidate has no voting privileges; may not serve as an elected Officer or Director; may not receive referrals from the FABI 800# information and referral line; and may not use either FABI logo. The FABI Candidate may, however, serve on Committees. All FABI Candidates are encouraged to attain the Registered Professional Inspector status by passing one of the accepted written examinations, in which case they will have all rights of the Registered Professional Inspector, upon approval by the Board of Directors.

Thereby not a certification mill. FABI does not issue any certification certificates to anyone or allow them to advertise with the FABI logo untill that candidate has qualified by passing proctored examinations and reviewed inspection reports as having met the qualifications specified by the education requirements. This is not a game peoples lives hang in the balance when inspections are performed improperly. I know that Nick is familiar with FABI and the major players who run the organization. This is bull. I am not telling Nick I am telling you the members of NACHI. The president of FABI wrote your SOP.

[wsiegel]

Well, I was waiting for Nicks reply, but I guess it will have to wait for tomorrow. I am going to bed.

[Nick Gromicko]

Bill,

I believe you are right. I'm deleting my post.

This line from the FABI site you pointed out is why I think you are right:

After this time, they must reapply for membership.

Thank you. Good catch.

[wsiegel]

Thank you.

Now that we have that cleared up, I am still waiting to find out why my original post challenging the deleted posts was removed from this board without me being contacted.

[Greg Bell]

I learned recently that the FABI test is no longer proctored or valid. I think that is where the confusion is concerning the FABI test. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[wsiegel]

Greg,

It is porctored and has always been procotred. It is just not given on line anymore. Ths company that was doing it pulled out because, due to the economy, they were not making any money on it.

[Greg Bell]

Originally Posted by wsiegel

Greg,

It is porctored and has always been procotred. It is just not given on line anymore. Ths company that was doing it pulled out because, due to the economy, they were not making any money on it.

Glad to hear that. I hope that the FABI test is accepted by the state for licensing. There is no way in hell that the state will approve the NACHI test under its current format.

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by wsiegel

Greg,

It is porctored and has always been procotred. It is just not given on line anymore. Ths company that was doing it pulled out because, due to the economy, they were not making any money on it.

How is the FABI Exam now administered, where can someone take it at? It is a good state specific exam that will hopefully be adopted by the state instead of the NHIE.

[wsiegel]

Right now it is being administered at the FABI office and after each conference.

[Nick Gromicko]

That is good news. FABI awarding its highest membership level based on one passing of the beginners test (NHIE) would make FABI a joke. Glad to learn that they don't do that.

[Joseph Burkeson, CMI]

Originally Posted by gromicko

That is good news. FABI awarding its highest membership level based on one passing of the beginners test (NHIE) would make FABI a joke. Glad to learn that they don't do that.

The FABI exam is a much better than the NHIE for Florida home inspectors, maybe NACHI should consider a Florida specific exam, we really are different here.