Subsurface Wastewater Operator Training School

April 23-25, 2024  (Raleigh)  

Summary

Contact:

Jamie Luther
919-513-3321

Jazmin Garcia-Lawson
919-513-3224

soils_training@ncsu.edu

Proper operation and maintenance are key to assuring the longevity of onsite systems. This training school was developed to teach individuals how to provide quality service to owners of advanced onsite systems. Article 3 of 90A of the North Carolina General Statutes and the state wastewater rules require some wastewater treatment systems such as existing large subsurface disposal systems, newly permitted or repaired small onsite low pressure pipe (LPP) systems, drip irrigation systems, pressure-dosed sand filter systems, and peat biofilter systems to be operated by certified subsurface system operators. These requirements significantly increase the need for subsurface operator training and preparation for the examination for certification as a subsurface system operator.

Operator vs Installer/Inspector
The Subsurface Wastewater Operator School is an entirely separate certification program from the Onsite Wastewater Contractor (Installer/Inspector) certification. If you are unsure which certification you need, please contact us before registering.

Registration is now open.

Agenda

April 23-25, 2024 

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Registration: 7:45am-8:00am

Day 1: 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Program Overview 
  • Laws, Rules, Permits: OWPS Rules
  • Certified Operator Rules
  • Introduction to Wastewater and Subsurface Systems
  • Safety
  • Operator Responsibilities and Resources
  • Primary Treatment: O&M of Tanks
  • O&M of Dosing Systems and Controls 

Day 2: 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Site Assessment
  • Gravity and Pressure Manifold Systems O&M
  • LPP Systems O&M
  • Drip Distribution and Dispersal Systems O&M
  • Math for Subsurface System Operators

Day 3: 8:00am-5:00pm

  • Advanced Pretreatment: Media Filters & Disinfection
  • Monitoring and Sampling
  • Records, Reports and Contracts

 

NOTE:  The schedule includes field activities each day, so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. 

Exam Information

Examinations for certification as a Subsurface Wastewater System Operator are administered by the staff of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC) on a quarterly basis at five locations throughout North Carolina. Application for the certification examination is a separate process from registration for the training school and must be made directly to the WPCSOCC. Completion of the training school is a prerequisite for the certification examination. However, there are other eligibility requirements that must be met in order to sit for the examination. The examination application and fee must be submitted directly to the WPCSOCC 30 days prior to the desired examination date.
 

Application for Examination

For an application to become a certified Subsurface Wastewater System Operator or for further information concerning the examination, please check the WPCSOCC website, write, or call:

WPCSOCC Website

WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1618
(919) 707-9089

The first exam date following the school will be (TBD). (Application deadline is TBD).  Finalized exam dates will be issued to exam applicants at the beginning of the exam month.

Link to the Examination Application

 Registration Information

Click here to register

Fee: $495

The registration fee includes refreshments, lunch, materials, and a certificate of attendance.  The exam fee is not included in the School registration fee.

 

Class Location:

Booth Field Learning Lab
(off Lake Wheeler Rd.)
4000 Chi Road
Raleigh, NC 27603

 

Hotel Accommodations:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 3741 Thistledown Dr.
Raleigh, NC
919-854-0001

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
3771 Thistledown Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27606
984-300-1410

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
5630 Dillard Dr.

Cary, NC
919-851-1220