Training for Septic System Installers and Inspectors
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In the news: Septic Systems: The Underground Cost of North Carolina’s Growth
For complete requirements for certification, visit www.ncowcicb.info , click on how to receive certification.
Steps for Certification as a North Carolina Installer or Inspector
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Jamie Luther Jazmin Garcia-Lawson soils_training@ncsu.edu |
- www.ncowcicb.info
- Click on the words “How to Receive Certification”
- Installers: Register for the 18-hour Intro Training below.
- Inspectors: Register for the Inspector School below.
- Installers:
- For Grade 1 or 2, you’ll need one additional day of training (6 hours) after the 18-hour Intro. (There is no exam for Grades 1 or 2, only the training requirement.)
- For Grade 3 or 4, you’ll need 2 additional days of training (9-12 hours) after the 18-hour Intro plus an exam. The exam is offered by the NCOWCICB on a different date.
- Inspectors: After the school, you’ll need an additional day of training (6 hours) plus an exam to finish your certification. The exam is offered by the NCOWCICB on a different date. For requirements, visit www.ncowcicb.info , click on how to receive certification.
- Installers: Grade 1 and 2 Installers need 3 hours/year. Grade 3 and 4 Installers need 6 hours/year.
- Inspectors: Inspectors need 6 hours/year.
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18-hour Introductory |
Inspector School
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Additional Training Options
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Introduction
This course introduces students to the basics of onsite wastewater and illustrates how septic systems function. You will learn the most important points about installing gravity distribution septic systems and how to use Best Management Practices for system installation to increase the lifespan of your clients’ septic systems.
Please check back in October for our 2024 schedule and registration information. Registration Fee: $495 Payable to NCSU Agenda 9:00am-4:30pm
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Introduction
Proper inspections are key to ensuring an onsite system is acceptable for property transfer or adding on to an existing structure. This school was designed specifically to teach individuals how to properly perform property transfer inspections and prepare them for the certification exam offered by the NCOWCICB. 2023 Schedule
Nov 28-30, 2023 (Raleigh) WAITING LIST
We are working through the waiting lists to register for the upcoming workshops. 2024 Schedule Please check back in October for our 2024 schedule and registration information. Registration Fee: Agenda 8:00am-5:00pm
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Continuing Education Options:
3-hour and 6-hour courses can be found on this webpage:
NCOWCICB Exam Information
Visit the NCOWCICB website for exam dates and the exam registration form.
Registration Information NOTE: Your course fee must be paid in full upon acceptance to a course. No refunds, transfers, or cancellations will be allowed. Registration fees include course materials, bottled water, lunch each day, and a certificate of attendance. Raleigh Classroom Address: Booth Field Learning Lab Mills River Classroom Address: Mountain Horticultural Crops Ext Ctr |