Online Education Opportunities
Thanks to our partner NOWRA, we can now offer online classes to our membership. There are a few classes approved and more will be coming.
To see course descriptions and cost, go to NOWRA's Online Learning Academy Website.
Be sure you are a member of Missouri Smallflows! You can save money on these course fees. You can call our office or email us to check your membership status. Phone: 417-631-4027 or contact@mosmallflows.org
To see course descriptions and cost, go to NOWRA's Online Learning Academy Website.
Be sure you are a member of Missouri Smallflows! You can save money on these course fees. You can call our office or email us to check your membership status. Phone: 417-631-4027 or contact@mosmallflows.org
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Need to know how many CEUs each class is worth?
Check out our CEU Breakdown Sheet that itemizes the CEUs for every license. This will help you determine which classes to enroll in. Note: DHSS has the policy that the same course will not count for CEU credit when taken in two consecutive renewal periods (6 years).
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Announcements on Current Courses
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Missouri Math Review 101 - 1 Hour Course
This course examines Missouri standards for calculations on daily flow, tank volumes and soil treatment area (STA). Step-by-step calculations are shown along with quizzes to practice math problems. Basic Installers and brand new installers will benefit from taking this course. This course was created by Tammy Trantham of Missouri Smallflows Organization.
Course Learning Objectives
1. Reviewing and practicing calculations for daily flow rules in Missouri.
2. Reviewing and practicing calculations for tank sizing rules in Missouri.
3. Reviewing and practicing calculations for calculating volume of concrete septic tanks.
4. Reviewing and practicing calculations for soil treatment area (STA) with given soil loading rates.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector = 1.0, OSE: 0, Perc. Testers: 0
Course Learning Objectives
1. Reviewing and practicing calculations for daily flow rules in Missouri.
2. Reviewing and practicing calculations for tank sizing rules in Missouri.
3. Reviewing and practicing calculations for calculating volume of concrete septic tanks.
4. Reviewing and practicing calculations for soil treatment area (STA) with given soil loading rates.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.0; Select Criteria: Basic = 1.0, Advanced = 1.0, Inspector = 1.0, OSE: 0, Perc. Testers: 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar Recordings
Missouri Inspection Webinar 1 Recording: The Basic 4: Information, Summary, Setback, and an Understandable Diagram
Description of Course: The first section of our course will cover the forms that are needed to complete every report. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. Discussion on the use of phone interview, assessors’ records, and online support. Additionally, drawing tools used on the excel form. The students will use guided practice to complete forms as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 2 Recording: Tanks, The World of Tanks
Description of Course: The second section of the inspector forms course will cover, the different styles of tanks, septic, ATU, pump and holding tanks. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. The students will use guided practice to complete a selected form as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 3 Recording: Inspecting the various Soil Treatment Systems
Description of Course: The third section of the course will use guided practice. The instructor will select an inspection form with pre-selected issues for the students to discuss as the instructor guides students through filling out the form.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 4 Recording: The Most Overlooked Items when Completing the Inspection Forms
Description of Course: The fourth and final section will use guided practice. The instructor will review with the student’s dye testing forms, demonstrate how to use the internet to find longitude/latitude and elevation. Also, referencing the instructor training manual, the use of the alternative dye test. Next the importance of communication in the comment section with examples of getting to the point. Last item, the use of the inspection vs using the evaluation forms.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Description of Course: The first section of our course will cover the forms that are needed to complete every report. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. Discussion on the use of phone interview, assessors’ records, and online support. Additionally, drawing tools used on the excel form. The students will use guided practice to complete forms as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 2 Recording: Tanks, The World of Tanks
Description of Course: The second section of the inspector forms course will cover, the different styles of tanks, septic, ATU, pump and holding tanks. The instructor will lead the students through proper gathering of information needed to successfully complete the forms. The students will use guided practice to complete a selected form as the course progresses.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 3 Recording: Inspecting the various Soil Treatment Systems
Description of Course: The third section of the course will use guided practice. The instructor will select an inspection form with pre-selected issues for the students to discuss as the instructor guides students through filling out the form.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
Missouri Inspection Webinar 4 Recording: The Most Overlooked Items when Completing the Inspection Forms
Description of Course: The fourth and final section will use guided practice. The instructor will review with the student’s dye testing forms, demonstrate how to use the internet to find longitude/latitude and elevation. Also, referencing the instructor training manual, the use of the alternative dye test. Next the importance of communication in the comment section with examples of getting to the point. Last item, the use of the inspection vs using the evaluation forms.
Missouri DHSS CEUs: General: 1.5; Select Criteria: Basic = 0, Advanced = 0, Inspector = 1.5, OSE = 0, Perc Tester = 0
NOWRA A to Z Course Module
From the brand-new service technician, to the seasoned local inspector, there is something for everyone in the NOWRA A to Z Overview course. Participants will gain an understanding of the varying contaminants in wastewater and how to determine wastewater loading for treatment. They will also learn the differences between a variety of onsite technologies; recognize important site considerations and distribution methods; and understand effective management techniques for decentralized systems.
NOWRA Installer Academy Modules
The longevity and performance of decentralized wastewater treatment systems depends on proper siting, design, installation, and operation and maintenance. An error in any phase of this process produces a weak link and may result in premature system malfunction. Now, the online NOWRA Installer Academy addresses the critical need for outreach education and training specifically designed for the professional installer.
The curriculum discusses the various treatment and distribution technologies currently available for onsite wastewater management and establishes a benchmark for conducting installation. Data collection on these activities is facilitated through the use of detailed installation checklists developed in conjunction with industry stakeholders. The checklists describe proper installation techniques and steps for commonly used technologies. In addition to the installation checklists, a startup checklist is included for many of the technologies. The activities on the startup checklists help to verify proper installation and clear the system for operation.
The curriculum discusses the various treatment and distribution technologies currently available for onsite wastewater management and establishes a benchmark for conducting installation. Data collection on these activities is facilitated through the use of detailed installation checklists developed in conjunction with industry stakeholders. The checklists describe proper installation techniques and steps for commonly used technologies. In addition to the installation checklists, a startup checklist is included for many of the technologies. The activities on the startup checklists help to verify proper installation and clear the system for operation.
NOWRA Troubleshooting Module
No matter what our role is in the decentralized industry we are sometimes faced with systems experiencing problems or out of ordinary situations. This course walks through a typical treatment train starting with the flow coming from the structure and then walks through component troubleshooting including septic tanks, pumps and controls, soils, media filters, aerobic treatments units and finally soil treatment units.
This national training course with nine different instructors includes video recorded at the 2019 NOWRA mega-conference and contains various formats including video guided PowerPoint presentations, videos, technical documents and internet links to associated materials. The students set their own pace for training and can either take the 10-hour class in its entirety or break it into smaller sections based on how many hours they need or their interest. The hours assigned for each section are based on the time it took others who piloted the material to complete the course, and the theoretical time it should take to go through the materials. Even though everyone learns at a different pace, it should always take
participants the amount of credit hours offered and may take longer.
This national training course with nine different instructors includes video recorded at the 2019 NOWRA mega-conference and contains various formats including video guided PowerPoint presentations, videos, technical documents and internet links to associated materials. The students set their own pace for training and can either take the 10-hour class in its entirety or break it into smaller sections based on how many hours they need or their interest. The hours assigned for each section are based on the time it took others who piloted the material to complete the course, and the theoretical time it should take to go through the materials. Even though everyone learns at a different pace, it should always take
participants the amount of credit hours offered and may take longer.
NOWRA Design Course Overview - Part 1
NOWRA has developed 7 courses in the critical area of design of decentralized systems. These courses lay the groundwork for design and will be expanded over the next several years. This national training course with five different instructors includes various formats including video guided PowerPoint presentations, videos, technical documents, and internet links to associated materials.
The students set their own pace for training and can either take the 10-hour class in its entirety or break it into smaller sections based on how many hours they need or their interest. The hours assigned for each section are based on the time it took others who piloted the material to complete the course, and the theoretical time it should take to go through the materials. Even though everyone learns at a different pace, it should always take participants the amount of credit hours offered and may take longer. The Design curriculum is made up of the following courses which can be taken as an entire bundle, in smaller bundles or as individual courses.
The students set their own pace for training and can either take the 10-hour class in its entirety or break it into smaller sections based on how many hours they need or their interest. The hours assigned for each section are based on the time it took others who piloted the material to complete the course, and the theoretical time it should take to go through the materials. Even though everyone learns at a different pace, it should always take participants the amount of credit hours offered and may take longer. The Design curriculum is made up of the following courses which can be taken as an entire bundle, in smaller bundles or as individual courses.
NOWRA Onsite Mega 2020 Module
NOWRA has developed several courses from the proceedings of the 2020 Onsite Wastewater Virtual Mega-Conference. These courses cover a wide variety of topics and were selected due to their continued relevancy to the decentralized industry.