PDT-SoilSc-43 - Preparing for the NHDES Subsurface Designer and Installer Exams
Course Description
This six-week course will focus on the design and installation of onsite septic systems in the State of New Hampshire. The course outline will follow the Env-Wq 1000 rules and will help students prepare for the NHDES Subsurface Bureau’s designer and installer exams in the spring. The class modules will be 2 hours per night from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with instruction and classroom exercises, followed by questions and answers. Students should plan on brining a hard copy of the Env-Wq 1000 rules.
The modules are broken down below:
- February 21st: Introductions, pre-test, soils
- February 28th: Benchmarks, survey, 50% rule
- March 6th: Lot loading, Min. distances, nitrates
- March 13th: Sewer lines, septic tanks, D-box and const. requirements
- March 20th: Grease tanks, pump stations, dry wells, beds and trenches
- March 27th: Final re-cap, Q & A
The Instructor is Christopher Albert: a licensed septic system designer, wetland scientist and evaluator with over 30 years of experience in the private sector. He is chairman of the Licensure Board for Septic System Evaluators and vice chairman of the Licensure Board for Natural Resource Scientists.
Please Note: This is NOT a State DES sanctioned class.
The instructor and/or UNH Professional Development & Training do not guarantee passing the state designer or installer exams upon completion of this course.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Soil Science Certificate Program : One Required
- Wetland Certificate Program : Electives