Soils Course Information

• One-day, hands-on course includes a morning classroom and afternoon field session.
• Covers Onsite Wastewater System Installation Manual 2.8.2 approved field methods for soil classification and percolation tests.
• Available to all current certified installers who have not yet taken the soils course and participants of the certified installer course.
• All certified installers must take this in-person soils course once. The Department will conditionally certify installers until this course is reasonably expected to be completed.

2026 Course Information

• The in-person spring soils course for 2026 is scheduled! To reserve a spot in the location nearest you, please fill out the form below. Registrants will receive additional information upon confirmation.
• Additional course dates may be added in an area depending on demand.
• A fall course may be offered based on demand.

Soils Course Dates

• Wasilla: Tuesday, June 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. AKST - Day is full. Please contact Tony Sonoda, 907-451-2109, to see if there is still available space.
• Wasilla: Wednesday, June 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. AKST
• Soldotna: Friday, June 5, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. AKST
• Fairbanks: Tuesday, June 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. AKST
• Fairbanks: Wednesday, June 10, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. AKST