LOCATION OF THIS COURSE IS TO BE DETERMINED

CPOW OWTS DESIGN COURSE
Online Modules ($310) + In-Person Instruction ($295)

TOTAL CPOW MEMBER COST: $605

*YOU MUST BE A CPOW MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS*

*THE CPOW SOILS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THIS CLASS* If you have not attended the CPOW Soils Course previously, and do not have a Certificate of Completion from the class, you will not be able to attend this course. Please check the CPOW Events webpage for the next available CPOW Soils Course.

The CPOW OWTS Design Course is a completely updated course that was developed in response to the growing needs for a Colorado-specific, comprehensive, design course. The course is a hybrid of online modules, created by both CPOW and NOWRA, followed by a two-day, in-person classroom instruction with a field component. *The online modules are to be completed prior to attending the in-person portion.* The course presents science based principles of design, while including practical applications using the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulation 43 On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems requirements. In addition to being a useful course for Designers, other industry professionals, such as Regulators, Installers, and Service Providers can benefit from the course. There will be an exam at the completion of the course. A passing score is required to receive a CPOW completion certificate.

Instructors:

• Chuck Cousino, REHS – CDPHE
• Roger Shafer, PE – SCG Enterprises, Inc

In-Person Course Dates:

• August 28-29 , 2025

In-Person Course Location:

• • TBD
    • Location information will be updated when available

REQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE MODULES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE.

*YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE A USER PROFILE FOR THE NOWRA ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM TO OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE DESIGN MODULES. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEMBER ACCESS TO THE ONLINE MODULES CAN TAKE 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER REGISTERING YOUR PROFILE ON THE NOWRA PLATFORM* PURCHASING THE MODULES PRIOR TO YOUR MEMBER PROFILE BEING APPROVED WILL RESULT IN PAYING THE NON-MEMBER PRICE ($495) FOR THE BUNDLE. If you do not already have a NOWRA Platform Profile, you can create a User Profile HERE, just select “Sign-Up” under the login box. Your User Profile will be confirmed within 1-3 business days, and you’ll be able to purchase the CPOW Design Modules at the Member Price. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lisa Nicoll, cpow@cpow.net.

ONLINE MODULE COST: $310 for 11.5 hours of online module learning.

• CPOW Specific Design Material – 2.0 Hours
  • History of OWTS Design
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Installation Inspections
• Wastewater Characteristics – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Septic Tanks – 1.0 Hour
• Understanding Tank Buoyancy – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Aerobic Treatment Units – 1.5 Hours
• Design: Intro to Nitrogen Removal – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Drip Distribution – 2.0 Hours
• Media Filters – 1.0 Hour
• Fate & Transport – 1.0 Hour
• Design: Time Dosing & Flow Equalization – 1.0 Hour

*You will register for and complete the online modules at the website linked above. These online modules must be completed by August 26th, BEFORE attending the In-Person instruction. Failure to complete the Online Modules by August 26th may result in dismissal from the In-Person Instruction*

TWO-DAY IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION COST: $295 for CPOW members

*You must be a CPOW Member to attend this class. If you do NOT have a current 2025 CPOW Membership and do not select to add a 2025 Membership during the registration process, you will be invoiced accordingly for a 2025 CPOW Membership.*

Online registration is now available for the In-Person Instruction. Please click HERE to access the In-Person Instruction Registration. You can also email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@cpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name, any applicable Company Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number.

*REGISTRATION FOR THE IN-PERSON OPTION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM MDT ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25TH OR WHEN THE COURSE REACHES CAPACITY, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST*

*This class is being offered as an option to also obtain the NAWT Design Certification. If you wish to obtain the NAWT Design Certificate, you will need to select the corresponding option during registration and the additional $75 will be included in your registration costs. *YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE THE NAWT DESIGN EXAM AFTER THE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION TO OBTAIN THE NAWT DESIGN CERTIFICATION*

INSTRUCTORS:

Chuck Cousino, REHS
OWTS Coordinator, CDPHE, WQCD
Chuck is the Onsite Wastewater Coordinator at CDPHE. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from Ferris State University and has worked in the onsite wastewater industry his entire career; including over 20 years in the private sector, and over 20 years in the public sector. His extensive experience within the industry includes residential, commercial, and cluster system design, site/soils evaluation, system maintenance, system inspection, and regulatory development and oversight. Chuck is a trainer for many of the CPOW and NAWT classes. He has also chaired multiple national, state, and local associations and committees within the onsite wastewater industry.

Roger J. Shafer, P.E.
President/General Manager, SCG Enterprises, Inc.
Roger has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska; and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. He is registered as a professional engineer in Colorado and Alaska. Roger has over 35 years of engineering experience in the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Industry, and he has been an active member in CPOW since the origination of the organization.