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ADD-ON TRAINING COURSE: National Vacuum Truck Technician Training & Certification (Feb 3)
This is an optional ADD-ON COURSE to the Annual Conference Registration. You must be registered for the Annual Conference to attend this course.
The PA Septage Management Association (PSMA) will be joining with the PA Association of Sewage Enforcement Officers (PASEO) to offer a joint conference & trade show on Feb 2-4, 2025, in Camp Hill, PA (NEW VENUE!).
We have scheduled a variety of optional full-day and half-day training course options on Sunday (Feb 2) and Monday (Feb 3) for those attendees who want a more in-depth education on select topics. These Add-on training courses are at additional cost. Since you must be attending the conference to sign-up for these courses, they have been heavily discounted from their typical price. Add your desired Add-on training course(s) to your shopping cart and check-out.
View the full Attendee Conference Registration Brochure for descriptions of the various educational offerings & other details. See the full online Conference Attendee Registration to register for the conference.
NATIONAL VACUUM TRUCK TECHNICIAN TRAINING & CERTIFICATION COURSE
Monday, February 3, 2025; 10:30am-5:00pm
Description: If you own or operate a vacuum truck to clean septic tanks, aerobic Treatment units, holding tanks or grease traps, this one-day in-person training session is for you or your employees. Topics of instruction include: Truck equipment and components; Drive and control mechanisms; Basic pump truck operation; Pumps; Basic science of vacuum and pressurization; Basic and Advanced pump out skills and procedures; Materials to pump and avoid; Loading and unloading; Reasons to manage these materials; Manifests and reports; Government regulations; Safety, Spills and Emergency Response plans; Customer interaction and education. Individuals who complete the course work and achieve a passing grade on the exam administered at the conclusion of training become PSMA Certified Vacuum Truck Technicians. 6 PMSA SR1 CEUs. 2 SEO CEUs.
COURSE REGISTRATION FEE
Member Rate – $90
Non-Member Rate – $115
Note: Members of PASEO/PSMA/POWRA/PAPSS qualify for the member-rate
DEADLINE:
Registration Closes: Jan 30
Optional Add-On Training Courses:
Sun, Feb 2 – Troubleshooting Onlot Systems (full day)
Sun, Feb 2 – Confined Space Entry Training (full day)
Sun, Feb 2 – Operation & Maintenance (full day)
Sun, Feb 2 – Sewage Facilities Planning (half day – AM)
Sun, Feb 2 – Effluent Pump Sizing & Selection (half day – PM)
Mon, Feb 3 – National Vacuum Truck Technician Training (full day)
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