Subsurface Operator School
An intensive 3-day training program designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to excel in the field of subsurface wastewater management. Whether you're an aspiring operator or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your expertise, our course offers unparalleled education and practical insights.
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Learn about different types of wastewater, major constituents, and their environmental impacts.
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Identify health and safety hazards, and learn procedures to minimize risks associated with subsurface system operation.
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Gain knowledge of collection systems, primary and advanced treatment processes, distribution methods, and soil treatment.
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Understand sampling requirements and protocols, and learn to interpret results for system performance.
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Apply basic mathematical functions to solve equations related to system operation and performance.
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Perform comprehensive O&M inspections on low pressure pipe systems and drip irrigation systems. Develop skills in float setup, basic programming of advanced control panels, and troubleshooting basic control panels.
3-Day Course Highlights
Take the next step in your career by enrolling in our Subsurface Operator Certification School. Gain the expertise and practical experience needed to excel in the field of subsurface wastewater management. Fill out the form below to join our waiting list and get notified of upcoming classes.
Eligibility Requirements for Certification
An applicant for certification as a Subsurface Water Pollution Control System Operator shall have successfully completed approved training for subsurface water pollution controls system operators and shall have met one of the following:
Meet your instructor
Jonathan Godfrey
Jonathan is a leading expert in onsite wastewater systems and septic industry education. He holds a BS in Business Management and a Master's in Extension Education from North Carolina State University.
Jonathan's career spans nearly every side of the onsite wastewater industry, including environmental health, operation and maintenance, design and permitting, manufacturing, and system installation. Over the years he has developed curriculum and training programs for multiple state associations and presents regularly at industry conferences across the United States. His focus is on building hands-on training for certification and continuing education that is engaging, practical, and delivers real value to the septic businesses that attend.
Today, Jonathan is the Education Director of Onsite Wastewater Professionals (OWP), a national training and certification organization serving septic installers, inspectors, and operators. He also operates a Certified Organic farm, and received the Steinbeck Achievement Award in 2018 for his contributions to the industry.
Goals for Our Students
NC Subsurface Operator Study Guide
Brush up on topics you learned in Operator School before your exam. Includes copies of the rules, an operator “needs to know” study guide, example forms, contracts and other tools
Why choose our training?
Expert Instruction
Learn from Jonathan Godfrey, a highly experienced professional with a distinguished career in environmental health and onsite wastewater management. Jonathan's extensive background and commitment to excellence ensure you receive the highest quality education.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our course covers a wide range of topics, from ethical and legal issues to advanced system components, ensuring you gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of subsurface wastewater systems. Our certification is recognized by the Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission (WPSOCC).
Hands on Experience
Engage in practical sessions and field demonstrations that provide real-world experience. You'll learn to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot various subsurface systems, preparing you for the challenges you'll face in the field.
Testimonials
"At AQWA we have always said that the more educated our potential customer is about wastewater, the better our chances of landing the project. As such, we don't just sell, we teach. Onsite Wastewater Professionals combines modern technology, tremendous knowledge, and an absolutely fantastic teacher in Jonathan Godfrey to deliver topical and informative classes at low or no cost. They have a great thing going, and we are happy to support it."
— Steve Barry, President, AQWA Inc.
"The new NC rules for onsite wastewater systems (15 A NCAC 18E) contain many new provisions and the interpretation of the new rules present some challenges and opportunity to local health agencies, soil scientists, geologists, and professional engineers. Onsite Wastewater Professionals with guest presenters from the Environmental Health Section have been conducting a series of training for several months. The training has provided valuable information on the content of the new rules and set expectations for our future as onsite wastewater professionals."