AOWE Certification School

Course Title: North Carolina Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluator Certification

This intensive certification course is designed for professionals seeking to become North Carolina Authorized Onsite Wastewater Evaluators. The program covers the essential aspects of system design, installation, and inspection, with a strong emphasis on hands-on training, practical exercises, and real-life case studies. Attendees will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate, design, and permit septic systems across the state of North Carolina.

Agenda:

System Design

• Introduction to System Design

  • Overview of septic system design principles

  • Importance of proper design for system efficiency and longevity

• Design of Gravity Systems

  • Trench: Understanding the components and layout of trench systems

  • Bed: Design considerations for bed systems, including sizing and construction

  • Conventional: Conventional septic system design

  • Accepted: Overview of accepted systems and their applications

  • Innovative: Overview of innovative systems and their applications

• Design of Pump to Gravity Systems

  • Trench: Key design aspects of pump-to-trench systems

  • Bed: Factors affecting the design of pump-to-bed systems

  • Conventional: Overview of pump-assisted conventional systems

  • Accepted: Pump-to-gravity systems that are widely accepted

  • Innovative Fill Systems: Exploring innovative fill systems that use pumps

• Design of Additional Systems

  • Panel Block: Understanding the design and installation of panel block systems

  • Sand Lined Trench: Key components and design considerations for sand-lined trench systems

  • Anaerobic Drip: Principles and design of anaerobic drip distribution systems

  • Aerobic Drip: Pre-treated drip system design considerations.

  • Steep Slopes: Designing systems for challenging topography

• Hands-On Field Exercise: System Design and Layout

  • Practical application of design principles

  • Site assessment and system selection

  • Laying out and flagging the chosen system

  • Final inspection of a wastewater system

System Installation

• Installation Basics

  • Rules, Setbacks, and Design Flows: Regulatory requirements for septic system installation

  • Tanks: Types of tanks, their installation, and proper placement

  • Gravity Systems

    • Parallel: Installation of parallel gravity systems

    • Serial: Techniques for installing serial gravity systems

    • Beds: Proper installation of bed systems

  • Pump to Gravity Systems: Installation considerations for pump-assisted systems

  • Control Panels: Selection and installation of control panels for septic systems

  • Pressure Manifolds: Installing and configuring pressure manifolds

  • Saprolite: Working with saprolite soils in septic system installations

  • Sand-lined Trench: Installation techniques for sand-lined trench systems

  • Fill Systems: Proper installation of fill systems

  • Panel Block: Installation of panel block systems

  • Accepted Systems: Installation of accepted systems such as Chamber, EZ flow, and LDP.

  • Innovative Systems: Techniques for installing innovative septic systems

  • Drip Systems: Proper installation of drip distribution systems

System Inspection

• Inspection Basics for All System Types

  • Key inspection points for different septic system designs

  • Understanding the inspection process and documentation requirements

• Hands-On System Inspection

  • Conducting a thorough inspection of a real-life septic system

  • Identifying and addressing potential issues

• Inspection Standards

  • Overview of state and local inspection standards and requirements

  • Ensuring compliance with all regulations

• Problem Solving during Inspections

  • Techniques for identifying and resolving common inspection challenges

  • Collaboration and communication with installers and property owners

• Overview of Current Rules for Subsurface Wastewater Systems

  • Staying up-to-date with the latest regulatory changes

  • Adapting inspection practices to comply with new rules

Pathways to Permitting:

• Understanding the permitting process and requirements for septic systems in North Carolina.

• Private AOWE permits, Hybrid(a2) permitting, Engineer Option (EOP)

• Working with installers and regulators

Safety

• Discuss possible safety hazards on job sites when evaluating and inspecting onsite wastewater systems.

• Discuss common safety protocols and guidelines.

• Discuss potential hazards on the job site and appropriate precautions for safety.

• The importance of regular training and continuing education to help ensure that evaluators stay up-to-date on the latest safety procedures and best practices.

Additional Course Information:

• The course emphasizes hands-on training, with field exercises and practical applications.

• Attendees will receive a packet containing required documents for evaluator certification and forms for permitting.

• The course is designed for a maximum of 15 attendees, ensuring personalized instruction and attention.