Goal:
The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to perform an inspection of the septic system of a home.
Objectives:
After successful completion of the training, the student will be able to:
describe two types of inspections of onsite wastewater (septic) treatment systems;
perform a maintenance inspection;
perform a functional inspection; and
document the inspection findings in a report.
Course includes:
30,205 words;
80 minutes of video;
student book;
inspection and writing assignment;
research and writing assignment;
60 quiz questions in 9 quizzes;
50-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
instant grading;
a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.
Inspectors will learn the following topics:
Tools Needed
General Information
Permission to Inspect
Gather Information Before the Inspection
Evaluate the Plumbing of the House
Locating the Components of the System
Evaluate the System Components
Scheduling Maintenance Inspections
Report to the Client
The Inspection Forms and Report
A Package of 4 Sample Septic Inspection Documents
Sample Inspection Report
Additional Suggested Comments for the Inspection Report
Calculating Tank Volume
Sewage Flows
Septic System Additives
Onsite System Inspection Form
Terminology for Onsite (Septic) Wastewater Treatment Systems
A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems
Upon completion of this course and passing the 50-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool), the student can download and print their own Certificate of Completion which is auto-generated in their own name.
How to Inspect Septic Systems Course
Course # 3502
Activity
Assignments
Estimated hours for the average student
Academic Engagement
Reading online course instructional material at 140 words per minute
3.6
Watching and listening to instructional video
1.3
Taking quizzes
1.9
Taking the exam
1.5
Conducting a directed and independent inspection study performed according to the Standards of Practice, including the development of an inspection report
4.0
Submitting an inspection and writing assignment
0.5
Submitting a research and writing assignment
0.5
Total
13.3
Preparation
Studying and reviewing instructional material in preparation for taking quizzes and exam
4.0
Reading the downloaded student course book including taking the quizzes with the book
3.0
Reading, research, and studying related to completing the research and writing assignment
4.0
Studying and preparing for inspection processes according to a Standards of Practice, including capturing and storing digital images with a camera or device, making observations, evaluating conditions, deducing, formulating opinions, communicating observations in written form, attaining competency in performing inspections and using an inspection checklist or software and other inspection tools in producing a report.
10.0
Total
21.0
Sub Total
34.3
Overall Total
34.0 hours / 0.9 SCH