NACHI developing their own commercial course!

[Peter C. Russell]

Dave, as Frank knows I attended the ITA commercial class in CT. in 2005 and it was well worth the travel.

My brother Alan and I have signed up for the course in Manchester as Frank will tell you it is well worth attending, I can't wait.

We just did an inspection on a medical building and I was glad to have the training and construction background to help me.

This is not a new feild but one that is groing and will help you diversify your inspection business.

[Peter C. Russell]

PS when I went to CT the course cost me $699, plus 3 nights in a hotel and the usual expenses, gas, food ETC.
It was still worth every penny.

[Joe Farsetta]

We can do it in 2 states

Along the Northeast coast is really no problem, so no one get upset. If there is a genuine interest, I'll put it on in multiple locations

It is doubtful, however, that I will have the time to get it approved in either Mass or Ct

Since this deals with commersial inspections, I'm not sure if it would fly, anyway.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

It is doubtful, however, that I will have the time to get it approved in either Mass or Ct

Since this deals with commersial inspections, I'm not sure if it would fly, anyway.

Joe, If this particular course is not approved, you can count me OUT, then.

Good Luck on getting attendees from Massachusetts.

[Joe Farsetta]

David,

I do not believe the ITA course is approved, either. If it is, then I will take the Mass Board's invitation to submit the next course and get this one approved. The reason I say this is because of the topic covered, which is Commercial Inspections. Is a license required in Mass to perform a commercial inspection?

[James H. Bushart]

I am never ceased to be amazed at what licensing does to the mentality and priorities of the licensee.

"If my state does not give me credit for it, I do not want to know it."

It is highly unlikely that a commercial inspection course will be recognized for CEUs by a state that licenses residential inspectors. Does that mean that licensed residential home inspectors do not want to make the addtional money in an area....not controlled by their state....just because it does not count for CEUs?

This is amazing.

[David Nice]

Originally Posted by jbushart

I am never ceased to be amazed at what licensing does...

Knock it off James. It is a fact of life in some places and their dealing with it. Let this topic be. There are plenty of places to have that discussion and this isn't one of them. It is not secret that you are opposed to licensing in any form. Good for you.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program.

[David P. Valley]

David,

I do not believe the ITA course is approved, either. If it is, then I will take the Mass Board's invitation to submit the next course and get this one approved. The reason I say this is because of the topic covered, which is Commercial Inspections. Is a license required in Mass to perform a commercial inspection?

Joe,

I checked on this two months ago (with the Mass. HI Board) when ITA was about to hold a Commercial course in NH. If you look here, it states that the ITA Commercial course is good towards 24 CE credits but the info is actually incorrect (according to the State HI board). I spoke with the Boasrd of HI's and they tell me that this Commercial course is only approved for 6 hours because they want to see the Massachusetts Home Inspectors educational credits split up into varied courses over a two year period. They don't want to see a licensee obtain their required CE credits through one (1) course. They simply want it split up amoungst different subjects.

So, if ITA Commercial course is approved by the State of Massachusetts, I don't see why you can't submit your Commercial course for approval. Last time you and I met, the HI board mentioned that you can do everything by snail mail or email fron here on in.

Please give it a shot and let me know what I can do to assist.

Originally Posted by jbushart

I am never ceased to be amazed at what licensing does to the mentality and priorities of the licensee.

"If my state does not give me credit for it, I do not want to know it."

That's simply a personal choice.

I don't have time to play games and sign up for courses that aren't approved by the State of Massachusetts. I realize it's a learning experience to participate in courses in order to further my edumacation, but I have a life. I'm either busy with work, my children, my wife or tending to the house. I don't even have time to fit approved courses into my schedule at times.

Other licensees may will willing to take on unapproved courses, but that's not big on my list right now.

[cduphily]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

It's here...

Okay...

HIT Interactive, in conjunction with Nick Gromicko and NACHI, is pleased to announce the release of its Commercial Inspections Course.

This course is unique, as it dissects the ASTM Standard, and teaches inspectors what is needed to perform a commercial inspection to these ratified standards.

We remove all the mystery from the process.

The best thing of all is the fact that Nick has agreed to help bring this course to NACHI chapter locations around the US!

No kidding...

Those chapters and states interested need to start letting me know where and when!

For those not able to attend an on-site course, it will be shipping on CD within the next 3 weeks or so.

Okay folks... you asked for it, and we are delivering!

Commercial Inspections.... at last. AWESOME

The Pocono Northeast PA Chapter attracts inspectors from NY,NJ and PA. We would love to have the opportunity to host this course for our chapter.

[Gerald C. Wilcox]

Joe, I am in North Dakota and am interested in the CD. Where do I find out about the details? H.I.T. ? I am also thinking about taking the well sampler course.

[Joe Farsetta]

Gerald,

Call me at 845-300-3440 for details

[kmiller1]

Joe,
What would be the chance of getting the course in the Midwest. Great Lakes - East would be interested. Maybe we could host with an Ohio Chapter to make it accessible to more areas.

[Patrick Bolliger]

Hi Joe,

The Chicago Chapter would love to get this. Hundreds of inspectors in this area could benefit. No standards in this state for commercial inspections.
Imagine the number of commercial buildings in this town... We have over 22,000 drinking establishments alone!!! Oops did that slip.
To travel anywhere else for this course is ridiculous.

[Marcel R. Cyr]

Hi. Joe;

Would Maine and New Hamshire be asking too much?

Marcel

[ekartal6]

There is no reason not to have one in the midwest. Right in the center of the map!