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Education and Training Calendar

COWA TRAINING FOR 2008

NAWT Onsite Wastewater Systems Inspector Training and Certification
Some regulatory agencies, financial institutions, and builders now require that onsite practitioners show documentation of education and training for onsite systems inspection and management. This NAWT course delivers critical education and skills needed to implement standardized procedures in the inspection and management of conventional onsite systems.

Oct 23-24: Inspector Central.CA; Kit & Mike Site TBD*

Operation & Maintenance Service Provider Training Program
This national training program presents a standardized method for evaluating the status of treatment, distribution and dispersal technologies used in onsite wastewater treatment systems. It establishes a benchmark standard for monitoring, operation and maintenance activities. There are two separate sessions, Part 1 and Part 2 as shown below, that complete the full course.

July 17-18: Operation & Maintenance 1 – Sacramento; Kit & Mike — Click here pdf
Aug 6-7: Operation & Maintenance 2 – Central. CA; Kit & Nick — Site TBD*
Sep 18-19: Operation & Maintenance 1 – So.CA; Kit & Nick — Site TBD*
Nov 5-6: Operation & Maintenance 2 – No. CA, Kit & Nick — Site TBD*

The Science of Soils and Onsite Wastewater Disposal
Explore and identify the variety of soil structures that you may encounter in the field. Discover the many ingredients that compose a professional soil profile description. Understand the important role the soils play in the operation of all types of onsite wastewater systems. See calendar.

October 8 Soils - No. CA; Pam & Carl — Site TBD*

* Dates are tentative until exact locations for classes are confirmed and posted.
Suggestions for classroom sites are welcome.

** Pam Clifton – Von Geldern Engineering, Carl Rittiman – Carl Rittiman & Assoc., David “Kit” Rosefield - Onsite Wastewater Management, Mike Treinen – Treinen Consulting, Nick Weigel - Northstar Engineering.

Course Cost: *** Member *** Non-member
OWTS Inspector Certification – Two days $350 $450
Operation & Maintenance 1 – Two days $400 $500
Operation & Maintenance 2 – Two days $400 $500
Soils - One day $225 $300

*** The Member – non-member price differential was raised by $50 to reflect increased costs while maintaining a relevant member benefit.

NEW classes under development for introduction in 2008

OWTS Controls – One day

OWTS Design – One day

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To include your event in this Calendar please send all the relevant information to Cliff Trammel

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