Upcoming Trainings

IOWWA lists known upcoming training events below.   For IOWWA trainings, information is provided concerning the approved hours for continuing education so check the event description.    For trainings other than those offered by IOWWA, the "Register Now" button provides a link to the designated site. 

Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (CIOWTS) Credential 
Continuing Education: You will need a total of 12.0 CE hours for renewal of the CIOWTS Certification in each 2-year credential cycle. Continuing education must be earned during the two-year credential cycle.   Events listed on the IOWWA website are pre-approved for the credential.  IOWWA will accept up to 6 CE hours of online training per CIOWTS credential cycle and 2 CE hours per credential cycle for county contractor meetings (even if multiple county contractor meetings are attended).  Detailed information concerning the CIOWTS credential can be found on the "Certification" page.

Iowa Department of Public Health – Continuing education hours earned for the IDPH plumbing licensing Plumbing and Plumbing Code Disciplines are approved the CIOWTS Credential. Submit via email to  contactus@iowwa.com the date, location, instructor, course title and CE hours earned.

Note: For those with the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer license, refer to the Iowa DNR Operator Certification website to check your Iowa DNR Time of Transfer continuing education hours:  https://programs.iowadnr.gov/opcertweb/pages/opmenu.aspx

IOWWA - Septic Pumping and Inspection Workshop

IOWWA - SEPTIC PUMPING AND INSPECTION WORKSHOP
Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Schedule: Check-in 7:30 AM; Workshop 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Lunch included.
Instructors: Rick Miene, Miene Septic Service and Wayne Vanden Berge, Advance Pump & Equipment
Location: Miene Septic Services, 3450 Clear Water Lane, Robins IA 52328 Approximately 1.5 mile off I-380 taking exit 28.
Continuing Education: 6.0 hours approved for CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer Inspectors.
Miene Septic Service, 3450 Clear Water Lane, Robins, IA
Cost: Members: $125.00 / Non-Members: $125.00
Attendees will be in the field learning about the basic functions of a pumper truck. The class will visit three sites where the tanks will be pumped and inspected. Instructors will review and perform the steps in completing a time of transfer inspection.
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IOWWA - Certified Installer Overview Course

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW - Nov. 6-7, 2023
Monday, Nov. 6: Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (lunch included)
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Continental breakfast 7:30 AM / Workshop: 8:00 AM – Noon (lunch included)
Instructors: Dr. Sara Heger, Univ. of MN and Troy Resor, R & R Septic Solutions
Location: Ziegler CAT Education Center, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona IA
Continuing Education: 12.0 CE hours approved for CIOWTS Credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License
Ziegler CAT, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona, Iowa
Cost: Members: $284.00 / Non-Members: $409.00
Installation Overview Course: Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Ziegler CAT, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona, Iowa 50009
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IOWWA - CIOWTS Credentialing Test (payment only)

IOWWA Credentialing Test - Nov. 7, 2023 at Ziegler CAT, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona IA
Tuesday, Nov. 7: Test check-in from 12:30 – 1:00 PM, instructions at 1:00 PM
Test will start at 1:15 PM – Basic (2-hour time limit)
The completed CIOWTS application must be submitted prior to Oct. 20, 2023.
NOTE: If less than one (1) year of onsite wastewater installation experience, completion of the Installation Overview Course is required.
Ziegler CAT, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona, Iowa
Cost: Members: $184.00 / Non-Members: $209.00
IOWWA Credentialing Test - November 7, 2023 at Ziegler CAT, 1500 Ziegler Drive NW, Altoona IA
The completed CIOWTS application must be submitted prior to Oct. 20, 2023. A confirmation will be sent via email approximately one (1) week prior to the test date. The counties in Iowa that require the CIOWTS credential use the Basic Level.
NOTE: If less than one (1) year of onsite wastewater installation experience, completion of the Installation Overview Course is required.
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DMACC ONSITE WASTEWATER TRAINING

The "Register Now" will re-direct you to the DMACC Onsite Wastewater Training Center website. Workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Fees are determined and paid to DMACC.

Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
The "Register Now" will re-direct you to the DMACC Onsite Wastewater Training Center website. Workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Fees are determined and paid to DMACC.
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Infiltrator Water Technologies Webinars

Infiltrator Water Technologies "upcoming" webinars are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Infiltrator Water Technologies training web site. NOTE: Continuing education hours are available for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer licensing. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Infiltrator Water Technologies "upcoming" webinars are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Infiltrator Water Technologies training web site. NOTE: Continuing education hours are available for the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer licensing. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)

NOWRA online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the NOWRA website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to NOWRA. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
NOWRA online workshops are approved for the CIOWTS credential and the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer License. Refer to the NOWRA website for course titles, registration and fees. Fees are paid directly to NOWRA. If you have questions about the Iowa DNR Time of Transfer approved workshops, contact Cory Frank, Iowa DNR. Email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone 515-689-7941.
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ORENCO SYSTEMS - Onsite Wastewater Webinars

Orenco Systems has scheduled webinars that are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now" link to be re-directed to the Orenco training web site. Trainings listed in the "Residential Webinars" are approved for the CIOWTS continuing education. NOTE: CE hours are available for Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Contact Cory Frank, email: cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
Virtual
Cost: Members: $0.00 / Non-Members: $0.00
Orenco Systems has scheduled webinars that are approved for the CIOWTS credential continuing education. Select the "Register Now!" link to be re-directed to the Orenco training web site. Trainings listed in the "Residential Webinars" are approved for CIOWTS continuing education. NOTE: CE hours are available for Iowa DNR Time of Transfer. Contact Cory Frank at cory.frank@dnr.iowa.gov or call 515-689-7941 for pre-approval.
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