NOWRA Seeks Training Proposals

The educational program takes shape for Fourth Annual Installer Academy, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 in Las Vegas

The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association is seeking training proposals for the Fourth Annual Installer Academy.

This year’s Academy, Dec. 8-10 at the Riviera Hotel on the strip in Las Vegas, Nev., will focus on specialized installer training programs. “The Installer Academy is our premier education and training program,” says NOWRA executive director Alan Gale. “Attendance and interest continues to grow.

“We are asking onsite professionals to share their knowledge and experience in design, installation, inspection and operation and maintenance of systems, and to share practical skills needed to run a successful design, installation or service business.” NOWRA is looking for trainers in four areas:

Technical. Suggested topics include:

• Introductory topics

• Design of conventional and alternative systems

• From design to construction

• Installation: Time is Money

• Operation and maintenance of conventional and non-conventional systems

• Inspection of conventional and non-conventional systems

• Troubleshooting of conventional and alternative systems

Practical. Suggested topics include:

• Safety training

• Basic wiring

• Equipment operation, safety and maintenance

Business. Suggested topics include:

• Bidding projects

• Tools for running a small business

• Incentive programs for employees

• Contract development

• Establishment of a responsible maintenance entity (RME) business around U.S. Environmental Protection Agency model program guidelines

Vendor-specific or state-specific training.

These programs will be presented in a Vendor Training Room. There is a $500 fee for each four-hour block of training, and the training entity must purchase a booth at the conference.

“It is important that we offer a range of topics of interest to onsite professionals during the three days of training,” says Gale. Professionals who would like to share knowledge in any of the topic areas, or who have an idea for another topic, should submit a proposal as soon as possible. Proposals should include:

• The category of training (technical, practical, business or vendor/state-specific).

• The nature of the training session (one to six hours). Include the title, a brief description of the topic, and the length. For multiple topics, include an outline of the training with estimated length and names of speakers.

• Description of any handout materials that will be given to attendees.

• Any costs to NOWRA for the proposed program.

• Background information that describes each trainer’s area of expertise and experience. (This will be used to meet CEU requirements and to introduce speakers.)

E-mail your proposal or questions to Judy Sims, Installer Academy Education Chair, at jlsims@engineering.usu.edu. For more information, visit www.nowra.org.



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