Whether you’re an industry veteran or just getting started in the septic pumping industry, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians has something to offer with its introduction and inspections training classes.

Completing these classes earns participants a certificate of completion as an inspector from NAWT and listing on a national registry of industry professionals for two years.

Inspectors are required to complete a comprehensive onsite sewage treatment systems course covering terminology, treatment, tanks, construction methods and application, or demonstrate competence in the field prior to qualifying for the inspector training program.

Participants then must complete the inspection course and pass an exam to receive the certificate, which is good for two years.

Here are some upcoming classes:

• Aug. 27-28, NAWT/UA Inspector Training in Casa Grande, Arizona. Contact Aaron at 520-621-3691 or atevik@cals.arizona.edu.

• Sept. 7-8, NAWT/RETS Inspector Training in Arlington, Texas. Contact Lauren at 817-678-6603 or rets@rets-llc.com.

• Nov. 15-16, NAWT/CPOW Inspector Training in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Contact Lisa at 720-626-8989 or cpow@cpow.net.

• Oct. 18-19, Renewal Training for Soil & Site Evaluation for Onsite Wastewater Systems in Cottonwood, Arizona. Contact Aaron at 520-621-3691 or atevik@cals.arizona.edu.

To host a class in your state, contact the NAWT office at 800-236-6298. Criteria for hosting an education course includes:

• Ability to obtain a minimum size group of 20-40 participants.

• Locating a meeting room (like a government training room, community center or educational institution) at reasonable cost.

• Lodging for participants under $100 per/night with restaurants nearby.

• Less than a four-hour driving distance to the location.

• Providing additional mailing lists for use in marketing.