Granite State Septic Evaluator Training Program
Classroom Session: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, IBEW Hall, 48 Airport Road, Concord, NH
Field Session: Saturday, May 20, 2023, Ken Clean Septic, Hooksett, NH
Click here for a printable copy of the training program information. May 2023 Evaluator Training Program Promo and Application
This program establishes a minimum level of standard septic system evaluation procedures, with the goal of producing consistent and objective inspections conducted by septic system evaluation professionals in New Hampshire. This program was developed in 2001 by Granite State Onsite Wastewater Association in cooperation from the NH Dept. of Environmental Services. The NH Board of Septic System Evaluators accepts this program as one of the paths to earning certification as a licensed evaluator under rules within the NH Office of Professional Licensing.
Those who complete this training program must also complete the Board’s application for certification and pass an exam given by the board. Information about the steps involved in becoming a NH-licensed Septic System Evaluator can be found on the board’s website: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-septic-system-evaluators
Training Program: The training program consists of a two-day course. The first day is in a classroom setting allowing for social distancing. Instructors will follow a manual that will be given to all participants upon arrival at the training site. Training topics include: gathering records and data, plan reading, evaluation methodology, septic tanks and treatment tanks, efflulent disposal areas, results of evaluation and interpreting your observations and administrative rules concerning conducting and reporting on your evaluation. You will also be provided with a copy of the administrative rules from the Office of Professional Licensing and Certification (OPLC) who manages the state licensing program to study as there will be some questions related to your responsibilities as a license-holder. The second day is a field session where participants will review working septic systems of various types and conduct group inspections of each system. A field exam will be given to test your knowledge of field inspection concepts and practices.
Cost: $750 (includes training manual, attendance certificate, continental breakfast, breaks and a deli lunch at the classroom, coffee and box lunch for the field session)
After completing the registration process, you will receive a confirmation from GSOWA which will include further detail about the training locations. All will receive a training manual which will be handed out as you check in for the training program. We will also share a link to the Board of Septic System Evaluators so that you can review the rules of that board, as there are some questions on the state exam related to those rules.