Here is what’s on the horizon for the National Association of Wastewater Technicians in 2016 and beyond:

NAWT/NOWRA 2016 Onsite Wastewater Southwest Mega Conference

NAWT will be a part of the 2016 Onsite Wastewater Southwest Mega Conference that the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) is coordinating in Reno, Nevada. For more details regarding the Mega Conference, please visit www.nawt.org.

WWETT 2017 – Inspection Course (combining sections I and II)

NAWT is planning to conduct a one-day inspection course at the 2017 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport (WWETT) Show. This course will accommodate those who are seeking a NAWT Inspection renewal. However, individuals seeking renewal can use their certificates of completion from the one-hour sessions during Education Day, which will be held during the WWETT Show, provided they are septic-related.

Online course development

In 2016, NAWT is launching online courses, which will consist of educational videos and materials, along with an exam at the end of the online course. Individuals seeking specific training to receive a certificate of completion can now do so from the comfort of home.

Workshops for individual companies

In 2015, NAWT held workshops for individual companies training their employees on specific aspects of the wastewater industry. Due to the success of these training workshops, NAWT is exploring additional possible opportunities to train employees at companies. If you are interested in conducting a workshop at your facility and would like NAWT to manage and administer the educational sessions, please contact the NAWT office at 800/236-6298.

Soils classes

NAWT is planning to partner with state associations to explore the development of soils classes and to make sure soils classes being offered meet NAWT requirements for certificate renewal. Since understanding soils is a key to design and installation of long-lasting onsite systems, the Education Committee feels it is important to promote development of soils classes.

Fall 2017 Waste Treatment Symposium

NAWT is in the planning stages for its fall 2017 Waste Treatment Symposium. If you are a vendor interested in getting involved with the Waste Treatment Symposium, please contact the NAWT office for further details.