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Course Details
Course Name: Septic System Inspections in New Jersey
Course Code: EW0204WB22
Date of Most Recent Offering: May 24 & 25, 2022
Course Overview
For many homeowners, septic systems are out-of-sight and out-of-mind, but YOU as a professional must convey to them how critical these systems are to their health and safety. In this course, you will learn the steps and procedures to properly inspect and report on septic systems in New Jersey. The course has been designed to identify the steps of the inspection sequence, as well as to provide information on related science and research on the function of individual system components.
Featured Topics
Developed using NJDEP’s septic protocol for system inspections, specific topics will include:
- The pros/cons and applicability of various test methods;
- Alternative technology systems; and
- Report writing essentials and tips.
Join course coordinator Wayne Ingram, PE, PLS, PP and other knowledgeable/experienced professionals from the onsite wastewater industry for this valuable course.
Who Should Attend?
This course provides an in-depth introduction to the subject of septic system inspections and can also serve as a great refresher if you are re-entering the field. Past participants have included:
- Department of Public Works Superintendents
- Engineers
- Environmental Planners
- Environmental Scientists
- Excavation Company Owners
- Health Inspectors
- Home Inspectors
- Project Managers
- Registered Environmental Health Specialists (REHS)
- Septic Company Owners
- Septic Installers
- Wastewater Operators
Meet Your Instructor
Faculty Coordinator
Wayne Ingram, PE, PLS, PP
Wayne J. Ingram is Project Consultant, Civil/Site, for French & Parrello Associates (FPA) with more than eleven years of experience in civil site engineering and planning. Mr. Ingram has extensive professional engineering experience, including expert testimony, in site plan engineering, including conceptual site planning, traffic circulation design, sanitary sewer systems, storm water management facilities, wetlands/stream encroachment delineation and permitting, septic system design and local and state approvals. His professional experience also includes design of vapor mitigation systems, alternative wastewater system design, and preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans. Mr. Ingram has developed, designed, prepared and provided expert testimony on all aspects of site development plans, including existing facility expansions, site modifications, and the new construction of various commercial and residential facilities.
Student Reviews
Most useful aspect of the course: “Question/answer sessions. Speakers were clear and well prepared.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned] What is expected from Health Departments in this process, which will be used the next time we have a septic tank removal.”
– Past Participant
“Very in-depth information about different circumstances found during inspection.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Septic System Inspections in New Jersey was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 8 Technical Contact Hours
NJ Health Officers and Registered Environmental Health Specialists (HO/REHS): Rutgers University, NJAES, Office of Continuing Professional Education has been approved by the New Jersey Department of Health as a provider of NJ Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Participants who complete this course will be awarded 8.0 CEs.
NJ Professional Engineers: 8 Continuing Professional Competency (CPC) Credits
NJ Wastewater Operators (C, N, or S) ONLY: 8 TCHs (Approval# 01-122001-20)
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Septic System Inspections in New Jersey, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Program Coordinator: Suzanne Hills
848-932-7234
suzanne.hills@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.