Building Certification & Inspection
Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills assessment
Building inspectors give buyers and owners the facts about a property. This scorecard covers inspection technique, defect knowledge, tools, report writing and client communication.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 10 Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills you can score
These are the default Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every inspector, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Systematic Inspection Method
Inspects every area methodically so nothing is missed.
Recognising Structural, Moisture and Roof Defects
Identifies significant defects and their causes.
Use of Moisture Meters, Thermal Cameras and Measuring Tools
Uses moisture meters, thermal cameras and measuring tools correctly to find hidden defects.
Timber Pest, Drainage and Services Awareness
Recognises signs of timber pests and drainage and services problems.
Report Writing and Photographic Evidence
Writes clear reports with useful photos.
Standards and Scope Limitations
Applies standards and explains limits of inspection.
Explaining Findings to Clients
Explains findings and their seriousness clearly to buyers and owners.
Safe Access, Roofs and Confined Spaces
Accesses roofs and confined spaces safely.
Insurance and Legal Obligations
Understands insurance and legal obligations of inspectors.
Turnaround and Professional Presentation
Delivers reports promptly and presents professionally.
Levels included with Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection
Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Rank” for building certification & inspection, so inspectors can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee Inspector
- Inspector
- Senior Inspector
- Chief Inspector
- Business Owner
How Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection works in SkillScorer
Score
Each inspector in a team is scored on the Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank inspectors, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior certifier's team.
Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection scorecard covers 10 skills: Systematic Inspection Method, Recognising Structural, Moisture and Roof Defects, Use of Moisture Meters, Thermal Cameras and Measuring Tools, Timber Pest, Drainage and Services Awareness, Report Writing and Photographic Evidence, Standards and Scope Limitations, Explaining Findings to Clients, Safe Access, Roofs and Confined Spaces, Insurance and Legal Obligations and Turnaround and Professional Presentation. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are inspectors scored in Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection?
Every inspector is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection?
Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection starts with these levels (called “Rank” in the app): Trainee Inspector, Inspector, Senior Inspector, Chief Inspector and Business Owner. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Building & Pre-Purchase Inspection skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In building certification & inspection the app talks about inspectors, teams and senior certifiers, and you can change any of those words too.
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