On behalf of MassDEP, NEIWPCC offers Title 5 System Inspector and Soil Evaluator certification classes and exams.

System Inspector (SI) Certification Class

Title 5 System Inspectors ensure your septic system is running efficiently and verify your system has been properly maintained. Title 5 inspections are required each time ownership is transferred.

The summer 2025 class is now being planned for July.

To receive notifications about upcoming classes, please email us to be added to our notification list. This list ensures you receive timely updates when new classes are scheduled and open for registration. Registration paperwork is available only when a class is scheduled and is not accessible online year-round.

Please note: Being on the notification list does not guarantee a spot in the next class; it simply informs you of upcoming opportunities. To secure a place in a class that is currently full, you must join the waitlist. You can do this by:

  1. Canceling an existing registration for a class, which allows you to join the waitlist for a different session.
  2. Submitting an application for a class that has reached its capacity (10 spots) but remains open for registration.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out.

Course Registration

The SI certification course takes place every July and January with the exams at the MassDEP office in Worcester, MA. This class is accepting new registrations. If you want to be put on the notification list for the next available class, please email title5@neiwpcc.org.

Please note that a System Inspector Application/Eligibility form (in the registration packet) with proof of eligibility must also be submitted with any certification class registration form.

NEIWPCC offers this course at least twice a year.

How to Register:
Gather all required paperwork in advance so you can submit everything as soon as registration opens.
Register early—space is limited!
What You Need to Submit:
Completed registration form
Payment or proof of municipal payment (town payment request accepted; purchase orders are NOT)
Eligibility application and proof of eligibility
Copy of a government-issued ID
Important Notes:
Incomplete applications will not be processed or considered registered.
Registrations are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, based on complete paperwork and full payment.
No invoices will be generated.
After Approval:
Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about the course, including:
Zoom link
Downloadable materials
Directions and logistics
Course Info:
You’ll need a computer with internet and audio access to attend.
This course does NOT count toward Title 5 Training Contact Hours.
The registration fee covers the course, handouts, manual, and exam.
Where to Submit:
Email your complete registration to title5@neiwpcc.org.

Course Eligibility

You are considered eligible for the SI certification course if you have at least one of these qualifications:

If you don’t fit any of the eligibility criteria, you cannot take the class per Massachusetts State Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.300). Your paperwork will be returned to you.

Class Signup

To be put on the notification list for the next available Title 5 class please email title5@neiwpcc.org.

Makeup Exam

To be put on the notification list for the next makeup exam please email title5@neiwpcc.org.

Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineers, Certified Health Officers, and Registered Sanitarians are not required to take the course and examination in order to become certified MA Title 5 System Inspectors, but must submit the pre-approval application form along with eligibility proof and application fee.

Soil Evaluator (SE) Certification Class

Title 5 Soil Evaluators help ensure that a homeowner selects a septic system best suited to the soil conditions at the property.

The spring 2025 class is now full.

To receive notifications about upcoming classes, please email us to be added to our notification list. This list ensures you receive timely updates when new classes are scheduled and open for registration. Registration forms will not be available online. To receive a registration packet, you must be on the notification list. Packets are only emailed once a class is scheduled and are sent exclusively to individuals on the notification list.

Please note: Being on the notification list does not guarantee a spot in the next class; it simply informs you of upcoming opportunities. To secure a place in a class that is currently full, you must join the waitlist. You can do this by:

  1. Canceling an existing registration for a class, which allows you to join the waitlist for a different session.
  2. Submitting an application for a class that has reached its capacity (10 spots) but remains open for registration.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out.

How to Register:
Gather all required paperwork in advance so you can submit everything as soon as registration opens.
Register early—space is limited!

What You Need to Submit:
Completed registration form
Payment or proof of municipal payment (town payment request accepted; purchase orders are NOT)
Eligibility application and proof of eligibility
Waiver
Copy of a government-issued ID

Important Notes:
Incomplete applications will not be processed or considered registered.
Registrations are approved on a first-come, first-served basis, based on complete paperwork and full payment.
No invoices will be generated.

After Approval:
Once your registration is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about the course, including:
Downloadable materials
Directions and logistics

Course Info:
You’ll need a laptop/table with internet access to attend.
This course does NOT count toward Title 5 Training Contact Hours.
The registration fee covers the course, handouts, manual, and exams.

Where to Submit:
Email your complete registration to title5@neiwpcc.org.

Course Details and Registration

This multi-week course includes three classroom sessions, three field sessions, a written exam and a field exam. NEIWPCC offers this program in the spring and the fall.

Course Eligibility

You are considered eligible for the SE certification course if you have at least one of these qualifications:

If you don’t fit any of the eligibility criteria, you cannot take the classes per Massachusetts State Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.300). 

Makeup Exams

A SE Makeup Written Exam and a SE Makeup Field Exam will be offered in the fall. Email title5@neiwpcc.org to be put on the notification list.

Class Signup

To be put on the notification list for the next available Title 5 class please email title5@neiwpcc.org.

NOTE: NEIWPCC reserves the right to postpone or reschedule any course due to insufficient registration or inclement weather conditions.

For additional information on Title 5 and septic systems, refer to the MassDEP website.