CPI cheat sheet

Home Inspector Job Task Analysis - Tasks, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• The job task analysis (JTA) defines the competencies required for a Certified Professional Inspector® (CPI), covering tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) across inspection domains.

• Inspection tasks include: client intake, pre-inspection agreement, site inspection of systems and components, report writing, and client communication.

• Knowledge areas include: building science, codes, safety, construction methods, and the standards of practice and code of ethics.

• Skills include: observation, measurement, testing, documentation, and communication.

• Abilities include: physical mobility, sensory acuity, and the capacity to work in confined spaces and at heights.

• The JTA is the basis for exam content outlines and ensures that certification tests job-relevant competencies.

• Inspectors must adhere to the Standards of Practice (SOP) and Code of Ethics; the JTA reflects these professional standards.

• The JTA emphasizes client-centered service: clear reporting, timely delivery, and maintaining confidentiality.

• Continuing education and professional development are part of the KSAs to maintain competence.