Continuing Education Providers

Installers = 8 hrs; Pumpers = 6 hrs
Both Installing and Pumping = 8 hrs
Soil Classifiers = 30 hrs

Georgia Onsite Wastewater Association (GOWA) 2023-2024 Courses
Call 706-407-2552
8 hours classes available throughout the state, classes started in September 2025 and continue through January 2026.

North Georgia Technical College Wastewater Workshops
Call Vicky Frankum at 706-754-7716

Southeastern Building Trade Association (online and in-person classes)
Call 912-882-3424

Technical Learning College
Call 866-557-1746

For Portable Sanitation ONLY companies (no pumping of septic tanks), only the owner or their designee needs to get 6 hours of continuing education. 

General Certification Information

Installers and Pumpers: 

• Renewal Information
  Note: Renewals are due February 28, 2026; a $100 late fee applies if paid after the deadline.  
• NEW Certification Information
  Note: New contractors are required to take exams to become certified. 

Soil Classifier Information