Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator License
The Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator License allows you to do the following work:
- Design conventional onsite sewage systems suitable for the soils
- Certify sites that are suitable for alternative onsite sewage systems
- Evaluate soils and soil properties:
- In relationship to the effect of these properties on the use and management of:
- Soils and locations for alternative onsite sewage systems
- In relationship to the effect of these properties on the use and management of:
How to Get the Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator License in Virginia?
- Fulfill one of the qualifications listed below:
Qualification 1
- No prerequisites are needed
- Education required
- Have a master's or bachelor's degree
- Documented qualifying experience
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Authorized onsite soil evaluator
- Professional Engineer
- Alternative onsite soil evaluator
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
Qualification 2
- No prerequisites
- Education required
- Have an associate's degree
- Documented qualifying experience
- Have three years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Authorized onsite soil evaluator
- Professional engineer
- Alternative onsite soil evaluator
- Have three years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
Qualification 3
- Prerequisites
- Hold a conventional onsite soil evaluator license, interim alternative onsite soil evaluator license, journeyman alternative onsite soil evaluator license, or authorized onsite soil evaluator license
- No education required
- Documented qualifying experience
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Authorized onsite soil evaluator
- Professional Engineer
- Alternative onsite soil evaluator
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Prerequisites
Qualification 4
- No prerequisites are required
- No education requirements
- Documented qualifying experience
- Have four years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Authorized onsite soil evaluator
- Professional engineer
- Alternative onsite soil evaluator
- Have four years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
Qualification 5
- Prerequisites
- Be a Virginia licensed professional soil scientist
- No education requirements
- Documented qualifying experience
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Authorized onsite soil evaluator
- Professional Engineer
- Alternative onsite soil evaluator
- Have two years of full-time experience evaluating site and soil conditions and designing alternative onsite sewage systems, verified by one or more of the following:
- Prerequisites
- Fill out the experience verification form and attach it to the trade license application
- Send these documents to the DPOR Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators and Onsite Sewage System Professionals:
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Richmond, Virginia 23233-1485
(804) 367-8595 - After being approved by the board, apply for the PSI© exam
- If applying online:
- Sign in or create an account in PSI©
- Fill out the requested information
- Schedule and pay for the test
- If applying by phone:
- Complete the application and call: (855) 340-3910
- If applying online:
- After passing the test successfully, expect the license via mail to the registered address
Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator License Exam Prep Course
Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator License Exam
Below is all the information related to the trade exam, including the official reference lists.
Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator Trade Exam
- Testing Method: Computer-based testing
- Testing Company: PSI©
- Number of Questions: 60
- Types of Questions: Multiple choice
- Time Allowed: 150 Minutes
- Minimum Passing Score: 45 Questions
- Subjects Involved (No. of Questions):
Site and Soil Evaluation (11)
- Describing land characteristics
- Describing soil characteristics
- Documentation of characteristics
- Limiting features
- Sanitary surveys
Perform Security and Safety Procedures (3)
- Pathogens
- Personal protective equipment
- Source contamination
- Trench and excavation Safety
Design (11)
- Controls for pumps, systems, etc
- Conveyance
- Dispersal
- Conventional dispersal
- Alternative dispersal
- Distribution
- Documentation of the design
- Loading rates
- Conventional loading rates
- Alternative loading rates
- Wastewater characteristics
- Treatments
- Conventional treatments
- Alternative treatments
- Wastewater treatment processes
- Setbacks
Inspections (4)
- Evaluate equipment
- Blowers and compressors
- Check and evaluate the capacity of the equipment
- Pipes and fittings
- Tanks and infrastructure
- Evaluate equipment
General Science and Mathematical Principles (9)
- Mathematics
- Basic arithmetic
- Unit conversions
- Usage of formulas
- Mechanical principles
- General science
- Mathematics
Administrative Knowledge and Procedures (7)
- Monitoring/reporting requirements
- Recordkeeping
- Record and evaluate data
Laws and Regulations (15)
- Standard practices for quality
- State laws relating to licensure
- Wastewater regulations
- Conventional
- Alternative
- Well water regulations
- PSI© Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator Official Content Outline
Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator Book Set
This set of books includes all required references for the Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator and exam. Orders placed before 2 PM are shipped the same day via UPS, and a tracking number is emailed before 3 PM.
VIRGINIA MASTER ALTERNATIVE ONSITE SOIL EVALUATOR - BOOK SET WITHOUT TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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VIRGINIA MASTER ALTERNATIVE ONSITE SOIL EVALUATOR - BOOK SET WITH TABS INCLUDES ALL BOOKS FOR TRADE AND BUSINESS EXAMS
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Virginia Master Alternative Onsite Soil Evaluator Exam Books
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