Length: 16-Hours (Online) Fees: $249

PHII s online Septic System Inspection course for Home Inspectors is organized into 10 clear, easy-to-master lessons that build your skills step by step. Add a High-Value Ancillary Service to Your Home Inspection Business.

Home inspectors are increasingly expected to understand the basics of onsite wastewater systems, even when septic evaluation falls outside the home inspection SOP. PHII s Septic System Inspection Course gives you the practical, field-ready knowledge to offer a separate, billable septic inspection service with confidence.

You ll learn how septic systems work, how to recognize key components and failure modes, and how to follow a structured, non-invasive inspection process while staying within scope and reducing liability. The course delivers clear, technician-friendly training aligned with PHII s standards and includes scenario-based exercises and an optional field practical for inspectors who want hands-on competency.

As you move through the course, you ll work with interactive flash cards and quick practice quizzes that reinforce key concepts with instant feedback, helping you correct mistakes, refresh information, and build confidence as you go. Your progress is automatically saved, so you can stop anytime and pick up right where you left off even if you switch devices. After completing all lessons and passing the final exam, you ll have the knowledge and skills required to perform septic system inspections with confidence.

Septic System Lessons 1. Introduction 2. Components & Operation 3. Types and Variations 4. Soil Conditions, Requirements & Placement 5. Septic Tank Components 6. Drain Fields: Design, Function 7. Safety Practices 8. Locating System Components 9. System Failures: Causes and Indicators 10. Maintenance, Care & Education

What You Will Master