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SUMMARY:CPOW Soils Course - August 2025 (Pagosa Springs\, CO)
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Soil and Site Evaluation Course \nThis course is designed to meet the requirements of the Section 43.5.I.2.b of Regulation #43 for a Competent Technician.  Passing the course examination will demonstrate competency in the visual and tactile evaluation of soil.  Certificates of Competency will be provided to participants that pass this exam. *THIS COURSE IS A PRE-REQUISITE FOR THE CPOW DESIGN COURSE*  If you are planning to attend the CPOW Design Course\, you will need to have previously attended the CPOW Soils Course and obtained the Certificate of Competency from the class. \nBelow is the description of the course as it has been presented in the past. Changes to the schedule for our upcoming 2025 courses are possible. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MATERIAL COVERED FOR THIS CLASS DOES NOT COVER ANY INSTRUCTION IN SEPTIC DESIGN* \nDay one of the course is primarily classroom instruction on the items noted below\, along with a “hands-on” exercise where participants hand texture pre-determined samples of all soil types.  Day 2 includes a field component\, where participants will learn to apply the site evaluation principles learned from day one. \nDay One includes: \n\nBasic Principles of On-Site Wastewater Treatment (OWTS) siting and design\nRegulation specific requirements for conducting preliminary and field site investigations with “real world” examples\nBasic geology and soil formation processes\nPercolation test methods\nUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) soils classification system\nRelationship between soil types and movement & treatment of effluent\nBasics of how to identify limiting layers and high rock content (Type R soils)\nHands-on soil texturing\n\nDay Two includes: \n\nPreview of field site\nSite visit and test pit evaluation\nRe-cap of site visit\nReview and Q&A\nExam\n\nUpon successful completion of the course\, you will gain competency in the following activities: \n\nPrinciples of OWTS siting and design\nIdentification of:\n\nsoil types by hand texturing and observation\nSoil structure\nLimiting layers\n\n\nDetermining the most promising location for the soil treatment area infiltrative surface\n\nCertificates of Competency will be provided after completion of the course to participants that pass the exam at the end of Day 2. *CPOW Soils Certificates of Competency do NOT currently require CEU hours for renewal to remain valid* \n  \nCourse Location: \nArchuleta County Extension Building – Exhibit Hall \n344 US Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO 81147 \n  \nCourse Instructors: \nRoy Laws\, P.E.\nJefferson County Public Health – Retired\nEnvironmental Health Services Division \nMatt Hopkins\n285 Engineering \n  \nCost: \n2-day Attendance (Full Certification): $360 for CPOW members and $460 for Non-Members. \n1-Day Attendance (Certificate Renewal): $285 for CPOW Members & $385 for Non-Members. \n*A 1-day Attendance at this course qualifies for 8 CEU hours towards any current NAWT Certificate. Please note that each registration includes ONE (1) Certificate of Competency OR NAWT Renewal\, and any additional requested NAWT renewals are $75/each. \nYou must have a 2025 CPOW membership to receive member pricing. \n  \n*THE COURSE IS AT CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS NOW CLOSED* \nIf you would like to be added to the Waitlist for the course\, you can email Lisa Nicoll at cpow@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name\, any applicable Company Name\, Mailing Address\, and Phone Number. If any additional space becomes available in the class\, we will let folks on the list know accordingly. \n  \n*The CPOW Soils Course can be used to renew any current NAWT Certificate. NAWT Certificates require 8 CEU hours every 2 years to remain current.* \n  \nCPOW EXAM POLICY: \n\nIf the exam is not passed during the first attempt\, a second attempt will be allowed\, and will be scheduled after the first attempt. If the second attempt does not result in a passing score\, or if the rescheduled exam date is missed with no notification\, the participant will need to re-take the full course again\, but at the Audit/Observe rate ($210) due to the certification being paid for with the first registration. The registration for the next class will provide for two additional attempts to take the exam to obtain a passing grade.
URL:https://www.cpow.net/event/soils-course-august-2025/
LOCATION:Archuleta County Extension Building – Exhibit Hall\, 344 US Hwy 84\, Pagosa Springs\, CO\, 81147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:CPOW OWTS Design Class - Online Modules + In-Person Instruction - August 2025
DESCRIPTION:CPOW OWTS DESIGN COURSE\nOnline Modules ($310) + In-Person Instruction ($295) \nTOTAL CPOW MEMBER COST: $605 \n*YOU MUST BE A CPOW MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS* \n*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. \nThe 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. \nInstructors: \n\nChuck Cousino\, REHS – CDPHE\nRoger Shafer\, PE – SCG Enterprises\, Inc\n\nIn-Person Course Dates: \n\nAugust 28-29 \, 2025\n\nIn-Person Course Location: \n\n\n\nDouglas County Public Health\n\n100 Third Street\, Castle Rock\, CO 80104\nBOCC A & B Conference Rooms\n\n\n\n\n\nREQUIRED REGISTRATION FOR THE ONLINE MODULES CAN BE ACCESSED HERE. \n*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@nullcpow.net. \nONLINE MODULE COST: $310 for 11.5 hours of online module learning. \n\nCPOW Specific Design Material – 2.0 Hours\n\nHistory of OWTS Design\nLife Cycle Analysis\nInstallation Inspections\n\n\nWastewater Characteristics – 1.0 Hour\nDesign: Septic Tanks – 1.0 Hour\nUnderstanding Tank Buoyancy – 1.0 Hour\nDesign: Aerobic Treatment Units – 1.5 Hours\nDesign: Intro to Nitrogen Removal – 1.0 Hour\nDesign: Drip Distribution – 2.0 Hours\nMedia Filters – 1.0 Hour\nFate & Transport – 1.0 Hour\nDesign: Time Dosing & Flow Equalization – 1.0 Hour\n\n*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* \nTWO-DAY IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION COST: $295 for CPOW members \n*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.* \nOnline 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@nullcpow.net and include the registrant(s) Name\, any applicable Company Name\, Mailing Address\, and Phone Number. \n*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* \n*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 $100 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* \nINSTRUCTORS: \nChuck Cousino\, REHS\nRetired\, OWTS Professional\nChuck is enjoying retirement; most recently working as the OWTS Program 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. This includes 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. \nRoger J. Shafer\, P.E.\nPresident/General Manager\, SCG Enterprises\, Inc.\nRoger 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.
URL:https://www.cpow.net/event/cpow-design-course-aug-2025/
LOCATION:Douglas County Health Department\, 100 Third Street\, Castle Rock\, CO\, 80104\, United States
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