The National Association of Wastewater Transporters is pleased to work with the Nebraska Onsite Wastewater Association (NOWWA) and Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA). Through these relationships we are able to offer a range of training, certification and continuing education programs. The NAWT Operation and Maintenance (O & M) Training course is one of the educational tracks at both the NOWWA annual conference in Lincoln, Neb., and the AOWMA annual conference in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The NAWT course concentrates on the operation and maintenance of conventional technologies: septic tanks, gravity trenches, pumps and low pressure pipe systems, while introducing participants to media filters and aerobic treatment units.
At the end of the session, an exam is given for service providers who want to be listed as NAWT-certified in Operation and Maintenance, Part 1. This course is a prerequisite for Operation and Maintenance Part 2, which takes a close look at how aerobic treatment systems and media filters operate, and what needs to be done to maintain them. In addition, disinfection methods are discussed, including chlorination and ultraviolet.
Just as with the NAWT certified inspectors, contact information for service providers who have passed the Part 1 certification exam will be posted on the NAWT website. This course also qualifies for recertification credit for the NAWT Inspection Certification.
If you, or your state, local or regional association that represents members of the onsite wastewater treatment industry is interested in partnering by offering training and certification, contact the NAWT office at 800/236-NAWT (6298). NAWT provides education tracks in Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Inspection, Operation and Maintenance (I & II), Vacuum Truck Technician Training, and Onsite Installer Professional Training.
Join NAWT Training at the 2012 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo
It’s hard to believe at the end of this month so many of us will be heading to Indianapolis to attend the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International. I am sure the city will still have the lingering energy of hosting Super Bowl XLVI. The Indiana Convention Center next to Lucas Oil stadium will be prepped and ready for everyone attending the world’s largest annual trade show for environmental service professionals.
The two days prior, Feb. 25 and 26, NAWT will host a pre-Expo training opportunity where you can become certified or get recertified. The two-day Onsite Inspector Training Course or the Operation and Maintenance Course will be offered as well as the one-day Vacuum Truck Technician Training Course.
Thinking about becoming a NAWT member? Well, this is the right time because you cannot get a better value for your dollar, and the membership will pay for itself. An Independent/Company Membership is $150/$300. With this membership you will get $100 off registration for the training and certification at the pre-Expo, one free admission to the Expo – a $70 value – free annual Pumper subscription, and many of our other membership benefits.
Following our two-day warm-up, the real show begins full of exhibits, networking, educational opportunities and more. Monday, Feb. 27, is Education Day and NAWT is providing a lineup of speakers with valuable information for you and your company. Join us and welcome these representatives and experts from the industry:
8 a.m. Bob Kolvey, What I Need to Know About Trucking Safety. Learn about new compliance, safety and accountability requirements and how they impact drivers and companies.
9:30 a.m. Kit Rosefield, Setting the Dose, Establishing The Pump Delivery Rate and Relative Control Sensor Adjustment. Learn about various types of pumps and sensors, measuring tank capacities, performing a drawdown test, and determining the pump delivery rate and how it all relates.
11 a.m. Jim Anderson, Certification and Septic Inspections. Learn the importance of inspection compliance, inspection and evaluation, and the value of inspection certification.
1 p.m. Tom and Todd Frank, Is There Value in Processing My Own Sludge? Providing a tool to evaluate and determine treatment facility costs. Individual appointments may be scheduled with the Franks to discuss specific situations.
2:30 p.m. Jeff Rachlin, Maintenance Frequency Standards and Requirements. Learn the protocol required for maintenance of onsite wastewater disposal systems based on the technology and factors affecting the system performance.
4 p.m. Dave Gustafson, Working with Small Communities: System Management. This will be a template overview and discussion of the activities surrounding management for small communities’ soil-based treatment systems.
See you at the Expo!
