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Virginia Center for Onsite Wastewater Training
2010 Course Schedule
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General Information
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Courses meet from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Upon completion, participants receive a Certificate, 1 College Credit which equates to 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEU).
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Courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. In order to receive a passing grade each student must have full attendance and participation.
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The tuition for in-state students is $88.65 for 1 credit hour.
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The cost for 2 lunches and breaks for the two days will be $20 payable on the first day of the seminar by check or cash only
Out Of State Students
The tuition fee indicated above is for in-state students. Tuition fees are higher for out-of-state students. A contract with your in-state company or agency will be required.
How to Register
Contact Lydia Shepherd at 434-292-3101 or by e-mail at Lydia.shepherd@southside.edu . You will receive a registration packet in the mail. Please return the completed packet and payment by the due date of two weeks before the class start date. Upon your acceptance for course enrollment, you will receive a confirmation with a class outline. Courses have a minimum limit of 10 and a maximum of 30 participants.
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Basic Training Modules
The following modules are generally offered in the Spring and Fall and are used to qualify individuals for the AOSE exam. The modules must be taken in sequence.
Pumps and Controls-
Field Days - Technology Demo and OSHA for Onsite Wastewater Contractors. Fields Days are designed to help contractors understand OSHA requirements that directly affect them and will explain treatment systems installed at the training center and demonstrate their use. The Primary focus of the training will be to help contractors understand new technology, OSE's, EHSs, and others are welcome to attend.
Understanding Water Movement in Soils - This class is oriented to soil scientists and those designing soil based dispersal systems. The class combines theory with an intuitive understanding of Darcy's Law.
Wastewater 101 - For designers of wastewater systems. The process begins with understanding the influent wastewater characteristics of your wastewater source. This class characterizes wastewater and the implications for a treatment system.
Effluent Dispersal Systems - The second part of Onsite System Design is returning the effulent to the environment in a safe and cost effective manner. This class is designed to address this need.
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If you have any comments or suggestions concerning our enrollment/registration process, please contact Don Alexander by E-Mail at don.alexander@southside.edu or (804) 356-3232.
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