South Carolina Septic Installer School
How to become a Licensed Septic Installer in South Carolina:
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SC does not require you to take any classes to become a licensed septic installer. Our team offers a 3 day septic installer school in NC that serves as an excellent introduction to Septic Installation. We recommend attending an installer school as a way to get started in the industry. You can register on this page for upcoming classes.
We have put together a quick online review course designed to help you prepare for the SC Installer Exam. This course is optional but many find the videos, practice text and resources helpful for passing the SC DES Exam.
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To obtain a license as a septic system installer, you must pass an examination with a score of 80% or higher. The exam covers topics outlined in Regulation 61-56, Onsite Wastewater Systems. Study this regulation thoroughly, and when you feel prepared, contact your local Environmental Affairs (EA) office to schedule your exam appointment.
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Once you pass the examination, please submit an application to your local EA office and pay the $100.00 licensing fee.
SC Septic Installer
Exam Review and Practice Exam
Meet your instructor
Jonathan Godfrey
Jonathan is a leading expert in onsite wastewater systems and septic industry education. He holds a BS in Business Management and a Master's in Extension Education from North Carolina State University.
Jonathan's career spans nearly every side of the onsite wastewater industry, including environmental health, operation and maintenance, design and permitting, manufacturing, and system installation. Over the years he has developed curriculum and training programs for multiple state associations and presents regularly at industry conferences across the United States. His focus is on building hands-on training for certification and continuing education that is engaging, practical, and delivers real value to the septic businesses that attend.
Today, Jonathan is the Education Director of Onsite Wastewater Professionals (OWP), a national training and certification organization serving septic installers, inspectors, and operators. He also operates a Certified Organic farm, and received the Steinbeck Achievement Award in 2018 for his contributions to the industry.
Limited
Tier 1
Standard
May install all gravity-fed residential onsite wastewater systems. This level is not authorized to conduct repairs on existing systems.
Exam Required for License and $100 Fee
8 Hours of Continuing Education Required Every Two Years
Advanced
Tier 2
Advanced
May install all Tier 1 systems plus pumps, grease traps, systems with curtain drains, elevated infiltration systems, mound systems, commercial systems , large systems, and community systems.
This level is authorized to conduct repairs on existing systems.
Exam Required for License and $100 fee
12 Hours of Continuing Education Required Every Two Years
Unlimited
Tier 3
Unlimited
May install all Tier 1 and 2 systems plus all Standard 610 - Specialized Onsite Wastewater Systems.
This level is also authorized to conduct repairs on existing systems.
Requires 3 years in-state or 5-years out of state experience as an installer.
Requires proof of bond and insurance
Exam Required for License and $200 fee
18 Hours of Continuing Education Required Every Two Years