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Certified Inspector of Structures - residential

Western Nevada College

Short-Term Certificate

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Dates

Since Feb 2014

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Carson City, Nevada

    2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada, 89703-7399

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringActive ListeningReading ComprehensionOperation and ControlTroubleshootingSpeakingCritical Thinking

Knowledge

MechanicalTransportationEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionFlexibility of ClosureArm-Hand SteadinessOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSelective AttentionHearing Sensitivity

Tasks

  • Inspect vehicles or other equipment for evidence of abuse, damage, or mechanical malfunction.
  • Inspect vehicles or equipment to ensure compliance with rules, standards, or regulations.
  • Inspect repairs to transportation vehicles or equipment to ensure that repair work was performed pro

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable wrenchesBarcode scannersBattery charge testersBattery test hydrometersComputer data input scannersDecelerometersDesktop computersDial indicatorsDigital camerasDigital timing lightsDistance measuring wheelsDynamometersExhaust analyzersFlammable gas detection metersFloor jacks

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Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium53-6051.07Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviationtitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Vehicle exterior and undercarriage — identify visible signs of damage or abuse under direct supervisor guidance during scheduled yard inspections.
  • Inspection checklists and regulatory standards — follow step-by-step protocols to verify basic compliance of transportation equipment under close oversight.
  • Mechanical components such as brakes and tires — recognize common defects and report findings to a senior inspector on a commercial vehicle lot.
  • Post-repair documentation — review completed repair orders under supervision to confirm that listed work items match physical evidence on the vehicle.
  • Hand tools and flashlights — use correctly and safely during walkaround inspections at a transit or freight facility.
  • Verbal inspection findings — communicate observations clearly to supervisors and maintenance staff at the end of a shift.
  • Inspection database software — enter basic vehicle condition data into standardized forms under direction from a lead inspector.
  • Written regulations and safety bulletins — read and comprehend relevant compliance requirements with guidance from experienced colleagues.
  • Fluid leaks, unusual odors, and audible noises — detect during operational monitoring checks of parked or idling transport vehicles.
  • Personal safety procedures — follow established protocols to avoid injury while working around heavy vehicles in an active inspection yard.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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