NC Approved Training (WW)
The NC Operator Certification program does not conduct schools or training classes.
For ANY QUESTIONS about trainings: contact the training providers.
The WPCSOCC has approved remote (virtual) Continuing Education through Dec 31, 2026. Certification Schools need to be in-person.
The type of operator required for a wastewater system is dependent upon the facility classification, which is determine by the treatment outlined in the facility permit. Use this page and your permit # to determine the type of operator needed or contact us for help.
The type of operator certification matches the facility classification. For example: SI classification requires SI operators; WW1 classification (biological wastewater) requires WW1 operators.
Information for Training Providers
Continuing Education Approval Application (NEW Application - March 2025)
- Online Training Questionnaire Does NOT have to be a live class (can be asynchronous)
- Webinar Training Questionnaire - LIVE (synchronous)
- Please submit applications 30 days prior to courses for which you are seeking approval.
- Wastewater and Drinking Water are separate programs: use the same application but send it in a separate email to either contact listed on the application.
- Courses can NOT include sales pitches and/or endorsements.
Instructions & Requirements for training providers.
Rosters
- Training Providers commit to submit rosters within 15 days of class completion. Without Roster submittal, Operators will not get credit.
- Roster Template Suggestion (as long as all the info is included, you can use your own format)
- Email Roster to: certadmin@deq.nc.gov
- Wastewater training providers can also use the online Roster Submittal Program website . (Drinking water providers have to use the online roster submittal program.)
- Roster Submittal Instructions
- This is different than the Operator Portal but you still will need an NCID.
Becoming a Certification School Provider: If you are interested in becoming a Certification School Provider, use this application. Staff will develop an application packet and present it to the WPCSOCC on your behalf. Contact us and we can help you with your application and other required information. Contact patrick.beggs@deq.nc.gov
Every operator is required to obtain 6 hours of approved continuing education each year.
1. Find Approved Continuing Education Classes with this report. Some training providers list their approved classes ahead of time.
2. Not all classes get listed in the report above. For more classes and for most online classes, contact training providers directly; some training providers are listed below. Make sure you get a NC CE# before you take a class. Without a CE # it it NOT an approved course. If you are a continuing education provider and would like your website listed below, please contact renee.thompson@deq.nc.gov . Courses need to be approved by the NC Operator Certification Program and assigned a course #. Ask the course provider for the approved NC course #. It will be in this format: CE######## (CE with 8 digits following). Get the course # BEFORE taking the course.
3. To find the # of continuing credits you have or need:
- enter your operator # in this form , or
- search this report of all active operators for your name (400+ page pdf, alphabetical order, updated weekly on Sunday)
Providers submit class rosters but Operators are responsible to keep track of their classes.
Keep your certificates until the end of the year as proof of hours.
Some Continuing Education Providers:
(Get an NC CE# before you take a class.)
- 360 Water
- Approved Environmental
- CEU Plan
- EHS Management Solutions
- Erin Gallimore - EG Worldwide
- Jade Learning
- NC One Water
- NC Rural Water Association
- NC Septic Tank Association
- NC Statewide Safety Conference
- NCSU Wastewater Management Program
- Onsite Wastewater Professionals
- NC Waterworks Operators Association
- TPC Training
- Veolia Academy
- Walters Environmental
- Water Ops Education
- Water Otter
To be eligible to take a NC Wastewater Operator Certification Exam, applicants need to participate in the appropriate certification school.
Find a list of: Scheduled Wastewater Operator Certification Schools.
Not all schools get listed; to find additional schools, please contact training providers directly.
- Cape Fear Community College
- Coastal Carolina Community College (CS / WW)
- Erin Gallimore - EG Worldwide (WW)
- Gaston College (WW)
- James Sprunt Community College (WW)
- Johnston Community College (WW)
- Law & Company (PC)
- Montgomery Community College (WW)
- NC Rural Water Association (CS / WW / LA / SI)
- NC One Water (CS / PC / WW)
- NC Waterworks Operators Association (PC1)
- NCSU (LA / SI / SS)
- Onsite Wastewater Professionals (SS)
- Wilkes Community College (CS, PC, WW)
- Wilson Community College (WW)
- or any other providers listed in the Scheduled List link above.
Math Formula Sheets (same as those given out at the exam) can be found on our Downloads page.
Needs to Know (NTK) and some available training manuals can be found on our Downloads page.
If you are a certification school provider and would like your website listed above, please contact patrick.beggs@deq.nc.gov
If you are interested in becoming a Certification School Provider, see the Information for Training Providers tab.
The NC Rural Water Association has a Wastewater Operator Apprenticeship Program. Check is out HERE.
- The type of operator required for a wastewater system is dependent upon the facility classification, which is determine by the treatment outlined in the facility permit.
- The type of operator certification matches the facility classification. For example: SI classification requires SI operators; WW1 classification (biological wastewater) requires WW1 operators.
- To look up a permitted facility and see its classification, current operators, click HERE.