Class Information for Continuing Education
APPROVED TRAINING / COURSES
The NCOWCICB has adopted a professional growth hours pre-approved policy. The goal is to assist contractors and inspectors in their professional careers. Prior to taking classes, contractors and inspectors can now select classes that the Board has already reviewed and approved for continuing education for renewal of certifications.
Pre-approved course are available to you as listed below. Contact information for each provider is listed at the bottom.
The NCOWCICB has opted to not give “deemed approved” status to any organization or agency. All proposed classes need to be submitted to the Board for approval.
Anyone attending these classes must register with the entity offering the class. Contact information for the providers are listed at the bottom of this page.
Please contact NCOWCICB prior to attending any class not listed below to assure class has been approved for credit hours.
Class fees are paid to the provider. For new applicants go to home page click on How to Receive Certification to open the application and step by step instructions
"To register for the onsite wastewater evaluator certification class send an email to ncseptictank@gmail.com
The 18 hour introduction class and Inspector classes are offered by two providers, NCSTA and NCSU. Send an email to the two providers to be placed on their list for these classes. The providers will notify you when they have availability. ncseptictank@gmail.com and soils_training@ncsu.edu
The class dates and locations are set by the providers. The information is posted on our website as we receive it from the providers.
| Date | City | Provider | Class | Hours | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27-28 | Hickory | NCSTA | 33rd Annual Convention | 6 hrs | All Certifications |
| February 9 | Hillsborough | Orange County Env. Health | Continuing Education Workshop | 6 hrs | Certifications |
| March 15 | Chapel Hill | Chatham County Env. Health | Continuing Education Workshop | 6 hrs | All Certifications |
Contact Information for Providers
NC STATE UNIVERSITY CLASSES (NCSU):
E-mail: soils_training@ncsu.edu
Visit its website at: go.ncsu.edu/soilsacademy
Phone: 919-513-1678
NORTH CAROLINA SEPTIC TANK ASSOCIATION (NCSTA):
Phone: 336-416-3564
E-mail: ncseptictank@gmail.com
Visit website: www.ncsta.net
JOHNSTON COUNTY Environmental Health
Contact: Todd Ramsey
Email: ehapplications@johnstonnc.com
Phone: 919-989-5180
SOIL SCIENCE SOCITY OF NC (SSSNC):
Contact: Jeff Vaughan
E-mail: jvaughan@agriwaste.com
CHATHAM COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH:
Contact: James Tiger
E-mail: james.tiger@chathamcountync.gov
Phone: 919-545-8316
GRANVILLE-VANCE DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT:
Contact: Suzanne Knott
E-mail: sknott@gvdhd.org
Phone: 252-492-5263
ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
Contact: Ian Olson
E-mail: iolson@orangecountync.gov
Phone: 919-245-2369
JACKSON COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Contact: Travis Monteith
Phone: 828-587-8246