NAWT Training Sessions Brochure and Descriptions "Click Here"
Whether you are an experienced industry professional or just starting out in the business, you will find a great deal of value in the National Association of Wastewater Transporters, Inc. introduction and inspections training courses. Your successful completion of the training will allow you to be recognized as a national certified inspector by NAWT, and you will be listed on a national registry of certified industry professionals for two years.
Certified Inspectors must complete a comprehensive onsite sewage treatment systems course covering terminology, treatment, tanks, construction methods, and application, or demonstrate competence in the field prior to qualifying for the inspector training program. Participants then must complete the inspection course and pass a rigorous exam to receive national certification. There are only a selected number of professionals throughout the United States and Canada who have successfully completed both courses.
The certification is good for two years.
- Inspector Training and Certification Schedule
- Operation and Maintenence Training Schedule
- Installer Training Course Schedule
- Vacuum Truck Technician Training Course Schedule
- Treatment Symposium
- Train the Trainer Workshops
- Bring NAWT Training to Your State
- Typical Questions on our Training Courses
Please click here to review the continuing education requirements for renewal
Inspector Training & Certification Schedule
January 30-31, 2012 –Laughlin, NV
Southwest Onsite Wastewater Conference
Contact : Kitt Farrell-Poe at (520) 621-7221. Registration details <click here>
For additional training opportunities in Arizona <click here>January 21, 2012 - NorrisConference Centers - San Antonio, TX
TAREI-NAWT Re-Certificaion. Registration details <click here>
February 25-26, 2012 - Indianapolis, IN
Pre-Pumper Expo, Indiana Convention Center
Contact NAWT at (715) 891-3473 or info@nawt.org. Registration details <click here>
February 28-29, 2012 - Southern California, CA
Instructors: Nick Weigel and Mike Treinen
Contact : (530) 513-6658 or to register for training go to www.COWA.org
February 28-29, 2012 - Van Nuys, CA
Location: Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant
Contact: (530) 513-6658 or to register for training go to www.COWA.org
April 13, 2012 - Sonora, CA
COWA - NAWT Re-Certification
Instructors: Jacque Sommers and Kit Rosefield. Go to www.COWA.org for registration.
Inspector Course participants earn 12 hours of continuing education units and, upon passing the course, receive a national certification.
Operation and Maintenance Training Schedule
NOTE: Inspector Training Certification is a prerequisite for NAWT O&M Training
January 21-22, 2012 - Lakewood, CO
Post-CPOW Annual Conference
Contact: Bob Wright, PE (702) 272-6469 or Kim Seipp (303)622-4126
January 26-28, 2012 - Edmonton, Alberta
NAWT Operation & Maintenance Training Part I
AOWMA 14th Annual Conference
Contact : Keith Gylander (780) 489-7471 or Lesley Desjardins (780) 994-8955February 15-16, 2012 - Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Water Industries Convention & Trade Show
Contact: Jason Orton, jason@h2oboy.net
February 25-26, 2012 - Indianapolis, IN
Pre-Pumper Expo, Indiana Convention Center
Contact NAWT at (715) 891-3473 or info@nawt.org
April 9-10, 2012 - NEW: 1-Hour Online Operation & Maintenance
More information to come. Email: info@nawt.ort
April 27-28, 2012 - Helena, MT
Montana DEQ & NAWT
Contact: Beth Norberg at (406) 447-8351. Registration details <click here>September, 2012 (TBA)
Operation & Maintenance, Level 1
Contact: Mike Treinen or Kit Rosefield
November, 2012 (TBA)
Operation & Maintenance, Level 2
Contact: Nick Weigel or Kit Rosefield
O & M Course participants earn 12 hours of continuing education units and, upon passing the course, receive a national certification.
Installer Training Course Schedule
June 26, 2012 - San Diego, CA
Re-Certification
Installation of OWTS - NEHA 2012 AEC
Instructors: Jim Anderson and Dave Gustafson
Vacuum Truck Technician Training Course Schedule
Sign Up here for the Vacuum Truck Technician Training ONLINE ANYTIME
February 26, 2012 - Indianapolis, IN
Pre-Pumper Expo, Indiana Convention Center
Contact NAWT at (715) 891-3473 or info@nawt.org
March 1, 2012 - Malibu, CA
Instructor Bruce Box
(530) 513-6658 or to register for training go to www.COWA.org
Treatment Symposium
Other Valuable Training Opportunities
January 10-12, 2012 - East Lansing, MI
Michigan Onsite Wastweater Recycling Associaion
Contact: www.mowra.org
January 11-12, 2012 - Des Moines, IA
Iowa Onsite Wastweater Associaion
January17-19, 2012 - Springfield, MO
Missouri Smallflows Organization
Contact: MSO website
January 17-18, 2012 - Columbus, OH
Ohio Onsite Wastewater Association
Contact: oowa@ohioosite.org
January 19-20, 2012 - Denver, CO
Colorado Professionals in Onsite Wastewater
Contact: CPOW website
January 19, 2012 - Raleigh, NC
Navigation Decentralized Reuse Rules & Technologies
January 20, 2012 - Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Certified Installers Associaion
Contact: OCIA website
January 27-28, 2012 - Stevens Point, WI
Wisconsin Onsite Water Recycling Association
Contact: WOWRA website
January 28-29, 2012 - Yakima, WA
Washington On-Site Sewage Association
Contact: WOSSA website
January 30-1 (Feb) - Bloomington, MN
Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Associaion
Contact: MOWA website
February 9-10, 2012 - Seaside, OR
Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association
Contact: O2WA website
February 20-21, 2012 - (TBA), TN
Tennessee Onsite wastewater Association
Contact: www.tnonsite.org
February 21-22, 2012 - Waco, TX
Texas Onsite Wastewater Association
Contact: TOWA website
February 22, 2012 - Raleigh, NC
February 23, 2012 - Raleigh, NC
Advanced Treatment for Improved Field Performance
February 24, 2012 - Raleigh, NC
Install/O&M: Pumps and Controls
February 27-1 (March) - Indeanapolis, IN
2012 Pumper and Cleaner Exvironmental Expo
Contact: www.pumpershow.com
March 27, 2012 - Wilmington, NC
Redoximorphic Features and Soil Wetness
March 28, 2012 - Wilmington
Natrue's Way - Water Movement and Soil Treatmetn
Train the Trainer Workshops
These workshops are intended to train individuals to teach the “Inspector Certification” program.
Individuals interested in becoming NAWT trainers are requested to prepare a letter of request to the NAWT Education Committee Technical Chairman, Dr. James Anderson, that provides the following information:
- The reasons for participation in this program, and your future role in training sessions.
- Must be a current certified inspector - having completed the existing course work
- College degree or advanced equivalent courses.
- Public speaking experience (degree or certificate)
- Industry affiliation of at least five years
- Or, in lieu of the above requirements, an individual can demonstrate equivalent experience and their ability to train to the NAWT Education Committee.
Letters of request should be sent to Dr. James Anderson, 3541 Ensign Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55427 or by email at ander045@umn.edu Check with the NAWT office at 215-643-6798 for availability of training dates.
Bring NAWT Training to Your State
State groups desiring to host an education course should contact the NAWT office at 800-236-6298. Criteria for hosting an education course includes:
- Ability to obtain a minimum size group of 40 participants
- Locating a meeting room at reasonable cost, where 40 persons can sit, schoolroom style. An example is a government training room, community center, or educational institution
- Lodging for participants under $100 per/night with restaurants nearby
- Less than a four-hour driving distance to the location
- Providing additional mailing lists for use in marketing
Typical questions on our training courses
Q: Why should I attend?
A: You will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of septic inspections from experienced professionals.
Q: What if I haven't been in a classroom for years?
A: Our training sessions are all done in a relaxed atmosphere and there are no trick questions.
Q: What if I can't afford to take 2 days away from my business?
A: You can't afford NOT to. By furthering your education you are sending the message to your customers that you are committed to giving them the best service possible.