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    • June 27, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center - 375 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
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    TREC Approved Course #52225
    8-hours Continuing Education

    This course is intended to educate the TREC Licensed Inspector on the proper approach for evaluating the performance of a structures foundation and to make an educated decision when to refer a professional engineer.

    The purpose of this course is to communicate the proper protocol for a TREC Licensed Inspector to take an interview with the client, record field notes, pictures and perform an elevation survey so a Home Inspector can make a determination on the “levelness” and performance of the foundation – both slab-on-ground and pier and beam.

    Wither you use an elevation measuring tool or not, this course is loaded with useful information that will help you make an educated dissension on foundation performance.

    Topics to be covered:

    • The purpose of this course is to communicate the proper protocol for a TREC licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector to take an interview with the client, record field notes, pictures and perform an elevation survey so a Home Inspector can make a determination on the “levelness” and performance of the foundation – both slab and pier and beam.
    • Introduction to the Standard Protocol of the American Society of Professional Engineers (ASCE) on the investigation of Foundation Performance including L/360 and 1% tilt.
    • Procedure for taking field notes: This includes, interview with the client, taking the required pictures, taking an elevation survey (including CAD) and delivering the information to the engineer.
    • Introduction on Deflection and Tilt Analysis to determine the criteria of foundation performance.
    • Pier and Beam inspections including critical factors such as drainage, ventilation, component performance, structural load path from attic to foundation.
    • Technical Discussion on Taking an Elevation Survey using a Zip-Level 2000.
    • Pictures and Examples of various types of cracking and what they indicate: vertical, horizontal and diagonal.

    Course Instructor: Michael D. Gandy, P.E. , Professional Engineer

    • Principal owner and managing member of Lighthouse Engineering, LLC
    • Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas - P.E. MEC #95672 (06/02/2005)
    • Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector - TREC #8720 (10/01/2005 - inactive)
    • International Code Council Certified (Residential Combination) - ICC #8012008
    • Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1998
    • Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas Arlington, 2004
    • Performed as engineer-on-record for over 15,000 inspections since 01/2006
    • http://lighthouseeng.com
    • Design repair plans and forensic analysis for slab foundations, pier and beam foundations, retaining walls, attic structures, load bearing headers and columns for both residential and commercial properties.
    • Private Pilot’s License
    • Secret Level Government Security Clearance (expired)


    • June 28, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center - 375 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
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    TREC Approved Course # 47920
    TREC Approved 8-hour Continuing Education

    This Advanced Electrical Inspection Course will walk you through the electrical system from the Service Entrance to the Electrical Outlet.
    There are a lot of changes in the Electrical Section of the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and the TREC Inspector Advisory Committee is releasing the Updated Standards of Practice with several changes to the electrical system inspection requirements.
    This course will bring you all of the need to know updates for you to start using in the field while performing your inspection. 

    This is a must attend course so you stay up-to-date. 

    Topics to be covered:

    • NEW IRC and NEC Requirements
    • NEW Standards of Practice as related to the Electrical System
    • CSST and Bonding / Grounding
    • Older Homes vs. New Construction
    • New NEC Arc-fault Circuit-interrupter (AFCI) Requirements
    • New NEC Ground-fault Circuit-interrupter (GFCI) Requirements
    • Grounding & Bonding
    • Testing Techniques
    • Shortcuts
    • Inspection Techniques
    • Report Writing
    • and much, much more!!

    This is one electrical class you do not want to miss.

    • September 05, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center - 375 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
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    New September 2023 - 2025
    Texas Standards of Practice / Legal / Ethics Update

    Satisfies TREC Mandatory Continuing Education
    TREC Approved #46863

    RETS is offering the 2023 - 2025 NEWLY UPDATED Training Program on the Mandated Continuing Education Course "Inspector Legal & Ethics and SOP Review Course". 

    This course will cover all of the changes to the SOP's and Report Form REI 7-6 that go into affect February 1, 2022. "More Details TREC Website."

    This TREC Approved 8 hour CE course covers and meets the Update requirements and will count towards the 32-hour continuing education requirements needed to renew your license every two years. This courses requires a TREC mandatory written exam at the conclusion of each segment that will be covered and reviewed in class. 

    The goal of the Update course is to increase Inspectors knowledge of changes to the TREC Rules, Standards of Practice, legal issues and continue challenging Inspectors to maintain high ethical standards.

    TREC will not renew your license unless you provide proof of completion for this Mandated Texas SoP / Legal / Ethics Update course.

    Don't get caught in the dark when renewing your license.

    Registration starts at 7 am the day of the course. 
    Class starts at 8 am. 

    • September 05, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • September 06, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center - 375 S. Castell Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130
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    NAWT Training Programs  

    In 1985, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, Inc. (NAWT), became the national voice of the wastewater industry. NAWT’s goal is to serve as a communication and education conduit for the industry and, through its members, provide diverse wastewater services that maintain a healthful environment.

    Basic and Inspector Training  

    NAWT has created a successful national certification program for individual sewage treatment system inspection that uses five USEPA-proposed management levels as the basis for inspecting onsite wastewater treatment systems. Over the past four years, NAWT has trained and examined over 2,000 inspectors. Over 1,100 inspectors are registered on the NAWT website. 

    On the first day of the two-day inspection course the basics of sewage treatment and system types is covered using a troubleshooting perspective. The second day goes through a step-by-step procedure to conduct a system inspection. 

    NAWT Inspectors:

    • locate and identify all parts of the onsite treatment system
    • assess the condition and operation of each part and determine whether it must be corrected
    • complete 8 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain their certification
    • Contact information for inspectors who have passed the certification exam will be listed on the NAWT website.

    RENEWALS: 

    As a requirement for recertification you need to earn eight (8) hours of continuing education credits every two (2) years.  These can be obtained by participating in day one of the NAWT Inspector two-day training.   

    Of course, if you are trying to become current after the two year period has lapsed for more than one year, you will be required to complete the full two-day training program. 

    Included in one day of NAWT training is one year of the annual Certification Registration Fee while the two days of NAWT training includes two years of the annual Certification Registration Fee.

    Attention Home Inspectors!

    This course is approved for 16 hours or 8 hours of TREC Continuing Education.

    Introduction To Wastewater Treatment Systems TREC Course #51439

    Inspections For Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems TREC Course #51596


    • November 14, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • November 15, 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Arlington Board of Realtors / 3916 West Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 76017
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    RETS - Real Estate Training Systems is offering one of the best New Construction PHASE Inspection courses on the market today!

    TREC Approved for 16 hours Course #47921 & #47922

    Sign Up for One Day or Both Days

    This course is designed for anyone wishing to get started in the Phase Inspection Industry or improve your understanding of the components and systems of a residential structure. You will learn the basics of the building process from blue print review, pre-pour foundation inspections and final rough-in inspections, as well as gain a fuller understanding of the Codes and How To Apply Them.

    There is no better time than now to start offering Phase Inspections as one of your inspection services.

    Learning Objectives Covered:

    • Use of the International Residential Code (IRC) and Selected Code Interpretations
    • Engineered Plans Review
    • Pre-Pour Foundation inspection
    • Pre-Drywall Frame Inspection
    • Pre-Drywall Rough-in Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Inspections
    • Inspection of the Delivery System
    • Understanding the Building Process
    • Report Writing
    • Increase your Revenue with New Construction Inspections
    • Increase your Construction Knowledge and Reduce your Liability
    • Become a more Competent Inspector
    • Prepare yourself to become Code Certified by the International Code Council

    In today's competitive market home inspectors have to stand out to be sought out.

    Why Take This Course

    This course is, without a doubt, the single best resource to quickly start inspecting New Structures, at any phase, while providing a solid basis from which you can build on your knowledge base.

    We have distilled the IRC (International Residential Code) down to the meat and bones, and then we shed light on how certain code violations and other gray areas are handled by an experienced inspector.

    It's true, you can find all this code material in other reference books, but what you get here, in this course, is a first-hand inspector's account on how to actually think through an inspection. You're going to learn what to look for and how to report on what you're seeing.

    This is a must-have course on how to get started in phased home inspections with all of the basics covered and enough advanced concepts covered, to give you confidence when discussing defects with your client and/or the site supervisor.

    This Phase Inspections Course provides you with the knowledge to limit your liability by covering contract issues such as plan review. Mainly, why we don't do it and if we do, what to specifically look for and why.

    Your investment for all of this is just $400 which will more than pay for itself with just a couple of inspections, not to mention all the office doors that will be opened to you for your New Construction office presentations.

    COURSE BONUSES

    Bonus #1: New Construction Sample Reports. So you can see for yourself how to create a Phase inspection report like a true pro who's been doing them for years-Value of seeing what a good report looks like. Priceless!

    Bonus #2: A Photo Library with Hundreds of images including connector and framing diagrams so you can follow along with compelling visual aids. Value: $197.00

    Bonus #3: A Resource Link (online) containing the course curriculum and several manufactures installation manuals and installation guidelines. -this is equivalent to a class-in-a-box! Priceless!

    Bonus #4: A set of 12 INSPECTION CHECKLISTS, with Code references, that breaks down the Code Book into the different phase inspections that you will perform. (Pre-pour, Frame, Rough-in Plumbing & Mechanical, and Finals). You will perform a thorough inspection if you follow the Inspection Checklists. These checklists are invaluable to New Inspectors and Veteran Inspectors alike. Value: $100.00


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