International Association of Certified Home Inspectors

Nick Gromicko · #46 11/5/09, 6:46 PM

Scott Patterson posted the pass rates for the beginners exam (NHIE) a while back and my recollection is that most everyone passed.

Scott Patterson · #47 11/6/09, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gromicko

Scott Patterson posted the pass rates for the beginners exam (NHIE) a while back and my recollection is that most everyone passed.

The last report that I viewed showed that the NHIE has a national pass ratio of 67%. Some states with lower pre-license education requirements had the lowest pass ratio, a few states were in the 50% range. So at 67% this means that one third of the folks that take the NHIE do not pass on the first try. This national average has been pretty consistent over the 10 year history of the NHIE.

Nick Gromicko · #48 11/6/09, 12:46 PM

Scott Patterson writes:

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The last report that I viewed showed that the NHIE has a national pass ratio of 67%. Some states with lower pre-license education requirements had the lowest pass ratio, a few states were in the 50% range. So at 67% this means that one third of the folks that take the NHIE do not pass on the first try. This national average has been pretty consistent over the 10 year history of the NHIE.

Thanks Scott. Seems reasonable.

Billy Boerner · #49 11/6/09, 1:55 PM

Steve I'll put it to you straight. Nick is in business to turn a profit and have fun because I truly think he has a passion for this profession. He does a ton for us for FREE. Nothing in this world is TOTALLY free. As for the National Exam. Have you ran across the database loaded with thousands of questions right here at NACHI yet? Spend some time go through them ask questions as you go to us and you'll do just fine. Once you pass the exam and you will you will soon realize that no one here knows it all. EVERYONE has questions at some point and for the newbies me included you will again soon realize the $275 a year or whatever the payment is will be well worth it when you'll have to use this message board TIME AND TIME again to help save your ***. Trust me I've been in some pickles and this message board along with the friends I've made to me is PRICELESS. EVERY HI needs friends in their hip pocket. Remember that because if you do soon will it be very clear why NACHI is the best organization on the face of the planet. The knowledge I have at my fingertips here is well worth the investment.

Nick Gromicko · #50 11/6/09, 3:46 PM

Did you notice how Scott Patterson took a shot at diploma mill ASHI's total lack of educational requirements in his post? In case you missed it:

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Some states with lower pre-license education requirements had the lowest pass ratio

When even Scott Patterson starts beating up on diploma mill ASHI, you know it's time for them to adopt some entrance requirements.

Harvey D. Speakman · #51 11/6/09, 4:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Patterson

The last report that I viewed showed that the NHIE has a national pass ratio of 67%. Some states with lower pre-license education requirements had the lowest pass ratio, a few states were in the 50% range. So at 67% this means that one third of the folks that take the NHIE do not pass on the first try. This national average has been pretty consistent over the 10 year history of the NHIE.

Hey Scott, since you are from Tennessee, what is the Passing rate for Tenneeseans when they take the NHIE?

Your "Homey"

Harvey

Harvey D. Speakman · #52 11/6/09, 4:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gromicko

Did you notice how Scott Patterson took a shot at diploma mill ASHI's total lack of educational requirements in his post? In case you missed it:

When even Scott Patterson starts beating up on diploma mill ASHI, you know it's time for them to adopt some entrance requirements.

I caught that Nick. Scott is truly a good person, even though he is a ASHI member and a board member for the NHIE. lol

Scott Patterson · #53 11/7/09, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gromicko

Did you notice how Scott Patterson took a shot at diploma mill ASHI's total lack of educational requirements in his post? In case you missed it:

When even Scott Patterson starts beating up on diploma mill ASHI, you know it's time for them to adopt some entrance requirements.

I don't recall even bringing ASHI into the thread?

I have never been happy with any of the associations membership requirements, including ASHI. Pretty much all of the entry requirements allow for inspectors to enter the profession without so much as every doing an inspection or writing a report.

The states set their own education requirements, most follow what other states have done or the sponsor of the legislation pulls a number from the air. Some states do not want to require more than 100 hours (less in some states) because they do not want to discriminate against some of the minority residents in the state. Yes, various caucuses in the legislature lobby for lower requirements for their constituents. But hey, they know who elects them!