Carpet Inspector Education Becoming Certified
Carpet inspector education is far too basic and far to easy. To become a truly Qualified and Certified Carpet Inspector is not easy! In fact, very few individuals ever continue their carpet inspector education to that point.
Carpet inspector education required to gain Certification is a short 3 to 5 day class. The student learns how to identify the more common carpet problems. The basics of carpet inspection, basic report writing and what the carpet industry expects of them. If they pass the test and pay the fees they become a Certified Carpet Inspector.
Most newly certified inspectors soon learn that becoming a successful carpet inspector is much more difficult than they expected. It is not just about the carpet but also, industry standards, structural concerns, maintenance and more. Many are taken in by the ads they read for an inspection school. These ads have them believing that they would become an instant success. After performing a few inspections, they throw in the towel and move on to a different line of work. Few carpet inspectors that find success in the industry. Those that do, realized that becoming Certified was but a single step towards becoming a successful qualified expert.
A commonality among Certified Carpet Inspectors that are Qualified Experts. They are educated, have a strong industry background and are knowledgeable in several phases of the carpet industry. The successful Certified Inspector continues to expand their knowledge through experience and continued education. These inspectors become an asset and not a liability to the consumer and the industry.
Carpet Inspector Education for the Expert
Education for the qualified and certified carpet inspector is on going. Inspectors such as Terry and Kevin Weinheimer, started out with a solid industry background. They continue to keep abreast of ongoing changes in the carpet industry. Have performed hundreds if not thousands of carpet inspections. Continue their carpet inspector education through floor covering associations, manufacturers and schools.
Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer are not only Certified Experts, they are the experts. They wrote Carpet Inspectors Handbook. A book that has been used industry wide by professional inspectors and experts in the carpet industry. For both the consumer and the industry Terry and Kevin operate the carpetswalltowall.com website where they share carpet information.
In Summary
The qualified carpet inspector is more than a person with a certification. They continue to improve their knowledge. They participate in seminars and courses that enables them to become a better inspector. As a student, the expert carpet inspector continues to study. They study text books, technical bulletins, newsletters, supplier information and other floor covering related information.
The qualified carpet inspector must have or develop the ability to constantly perform research no matter how knowledgeable they are. The carpet industry is ever-changing. Contrary to what some may believe you cannot know everything. A qualified carpet inspector will find the answers. Through practice, years of experience and a dedication to the industry, they will become recognized experts.
Terry Weinheimer and Kevin Weinheimer of the Weinheimer Group, are recognized experts. They will know how to find the answer. To schedule and inspection or consultation use this online form.
Gentlemen, I like the information you publish online it is informative and very helpful.
Okay for the carpet inspector course who offer them and where?
Thank for the information on your website.
Could you give me more information about becoming a carpet inspector.
Maurice, By your email, it appears you are locate in Ireland. I am totally unaware of the rules they may have there.
Hi Terry. Thanks for getting back to me ,I think the rules are more the same as in your country . We follow the European standards .I cant find anywhere in Europe to teach ,How to become a Floor Inspector .I am fitting all types of floorcovering for the last 40 years. I would love to attend one of your week courses to learn basis report writing and to gain more knowledge what is expected of a Floor Inspector .Is there anywhere i can purchase a book of Carpet Inspector Manual .
Unfortunately the book we wrote, “Carpet Inspectors Handbook” is now out of print. As far as courses there are a number of them in the United States but I don’t know about your country. I would suggest that you google them.