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Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training

Build expertise and open the door to new opportunities in the onsite wastewater industry. Gain the technical knowledge, practical skills, and field experience to help you succeed in the onsite wastewater industry.

Why Choose our tRAINING?
  • Start learning immediately with self-study modules upon registration
  • Engage with instructors during live, virtual training sessions
  • Hands-on field training ensures you apply what you’ve learned
  • Build practical skills you can apply immediately
  • Training recognized nationally and provincially through the New West Partnership Agreement and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Our Courses

Onsite Wastewater Fundamentals (OW – F)
Begin your learning with self-paced foundational content covering key concepts in onsite wastewater systems. Upon registration, you’ll receive immediate access to materials so you can start right away and build the knowledge needed for the courses that follow.

37.5 Hours (estimated) – Self-Study

Prerequisite: None

Course Fee: Click “Register Here” Button to see fee details

Next Intakes: Start Any-time

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Onsite Wastewater: Science & Theory (OW-ST)
Participate in live, instructor-led online training focused on:

  • Site and soil evaluation
  • Understanding soil science
  • Effluent strength
  • Key factors influencing system design and installation

37.5 Hours – Live Instructor Led (Online)

Prerequisite: Onsite Wastewater Fundamentals

Course Fee: Click “Register Here” Button to see fee details

Next Intakes:

July 27-30, 2026

November 23-27. 2026

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Onsite Wastewater: Application of Science to Practice (OW-AP)
This instructor-led online course focuses on applying scientific principles to real-world system design and installation.
You’ll engage in:

  • Practical design exercises
  • Real-world scenarios
  • Interactive discussions with instructors

30 Hours – Live Instructor Led (Online)

Prerequisite:  Science & Theory

Course Fee: Click “Register Here” Button to see fee details

Next Intakes:

August 10-14, 2026

December 7-10, 2026

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Onsite Wastewater: Site & Soil Evaluation Field Workshop (OW – SS)
This one-day, hands-on field workshop allows you to apply your knowledge under the guidance of an industry professional.

  • Conduct site and soil evaluations
  • Practice real-world assessment techniques
  • Build confidence in field conditions

7.5 Hours – Live Instructor Led (Field Workshop)

Prerequisite:  None

Course Fee: Click “Register Here” Button to see fee details

Next Intakes:

May 22, 2026 – Chilliwack, BC

June 13, 2026 – Campbell River, BC

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Who is THIS TRAINING For?

Perfect for:

  • Contractors, landscapers & excavators expanding services
  • New entrants to the onsite wastewater industry
  • Entrepreneurs starting a business

No prior experience required — just a willingness to learn!

What You’ll Learn
  • Site & soil evaluation
  • Designing onsite wastewater systems
  • Installing & maintaining onsite wastewater systems
  • Inspecting & troubleshooting existing systems

ROWP Application Pathway

WCOWMA-BC delivers these four courses to support individuals pursuing registration as a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP).


The full course pathway is designed to:

  • Align with the core competency requirements for practice, and
  • Support applicants in meeting education-related components of the ASTTBC assessment process

ASTTBC is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing applications and granting ROWP designation.

We encourage you to visit ASTTBC for full details.

Training Registration

Click here to register for courses

For questions, contact our office:

604-424-4462
1-855-872-2645

training@wcowma-bc.com

Meet the Trainers
Darryl Brizan
Liesbeth Glotze

Field Training / Workshops

Site & Soils Evaluation Field Days

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Dates and Locations:

May 22, 2026 – Chilliwack, BC
(nearly full)

Mound Installation Field Day

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Installation Field Day Workshop

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Maintenance
Provider Parts I & II

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Virtual Classroom
New dates will be posted soon.
Check back regularly for updates.

Maintenance Provider Practical Two-Day Workshop

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Dates & Location:

Practical day session details coming soon. Check back regularly for updates.

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Darryl Brizan

Darryl Brizan is a Professional Engineer with more than four decades of experience in British Columbia and the Yukon. His career has focused on the design and construction management of onsite sewage disposal systems, water systems, stormwater management, and residential subdivisions. His expertise spans the full range of municipal and civil engineering, from infrastructure studies and detailed design to project delivery and construction oversight. Over the years, Darryl has provided engineering services for hundreds of residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects, working with private clients, First Nations, and government agencies.

A graduate of UBC’s Civil Engineering program and a Professional Engineer since 1984, Darryl has contributed to the development and review of provincial onsite sewage standards and served in advisory roles with EGBC, BCOSSA, and COTRA. His commitment to advancing the industry is matched by his dedication to his community, where he has been actively involved as a coach, club president, and long-standing Rotarian—recognized as Rotarian of the Year in 1999. Darryl continues to bring technical excellence, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to his work, championing safe, practical, and sustainable engineering solutions.

Liesbeth Glotze

Liesbeth Glotze has developed extensive expertise in onsite wastewater systems through a hands-on career spanning nearly three decades in British Columbia. Originally from the Cariboo, her practical, community-oriented perspective was shaped by years of ranching, running an excavation company and raising three boys. After becoming a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP) in 2004, Liesbeth specialized in system design and installation for rural and residential projects. Her professional background includes accounting, which has supported her work in project management and regulatory compliance.

Now based in Kamloops, Liesbeth enjoys guiding new professionals and has been actively involved with the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association of British Columbia (WCOWMA-BC). Since 2022, she has served as a trainer, helping new practitioners gain practical skills and a better understanding of fieldwork realities. Her commitment to the industry is further highlighted by her 5-year commitment as a WCOWMA-BC Board of Directors Member, where she contributed to practitioner support and industry development.

 

Outside of her professional life, Liesbeth enjoys gardening and spending time with her chickens—activities that reflect her connection to the land and the lifestyle that has shaped her career. Her approach to work is steady, hands-on, and rooted in the values of service, sustainability, and family.

Site & Soils Evaluation Field Days

Site and Soils Evaluation Field Days are offered for those interested in learning more about performing detailed site visits and designing systems for difficult situations and soils. These training workshops provide information on assessing soil structure, texture, and consistence, assessing site conditions and constraints, logging information and applying that knowledge to the design of onsite wastewater systems. This provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as practicing hand texturing and sampling. These field workshops are a requirement for those completing the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program and also add value for experienced designers and installers wishing to continue their education.

May 22, 2026
Chilliwack, BC (nearly full)

June 13, 2026
Campbell River, BC

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Mound Installation Field Day

This practical training workshop is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience building a sand treatment mound.

Practitioners who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be able to take their new knowledge and apply it on-site. Experienced designers and installers should also consider this opportunity to continue their education.

Dates to be Announced

INSTALL TRAINING FIELD DAY

Installation Field Days provide new and experienced installers with the opportunity to learn new techniques and installation practices.  Field days may be offered for systems such as subsurface trench systems either gravity or pressure distribution, seepage beds, or combined treatment systems, depending on the site and soils available and the regulatory framework.

Dates to be Announced

maintenance provider parts I & II

WCOWMA-BC is offering a four-day (30 hour) virtual training program designed to help maintenance providers expand their knowledge  in onsite wastewater system operations.

This highly recognized training program is divided into two parts.

It is geared towards those with prior knowledge of onsite wastewater treatment systems and who wish to expand upon existing knowledge to provide more comprehensive maintenance services.


Part 1 – Introduction to Operation and Maintenance

Participants will learn about:

  • Business aspects of operation and maintenance including: site safety, contracts, and tools of the trade
  • Maintenance assessments and troubleshooting issues of conventional systems, including trenches, beds, mounds, and at-grades
  • Introduction to aerobic tank system

Part 2 – Advanced Operation and Maintenance

Participants will build upon Part 1 concepts and expand their scope to include maintenance and troubleshooting for:

  • Aerobic Treatment Systems
  • Drip irrigation
  • Single-pass and re-circulating media filters
  • Various dosing schematics working with control panels
  • Business Practice Review for Maintenance Providers

Each part concludes with an exam to evaluate understanding and certify successful completion. Registration includes all 4 days.

Completion Recognition

Receive a WCOWMA-BC Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing all 4 days of training.

This training is recognized by ASTTBC as supporting your application for Maintenance Provider ROWP (Onsite Wastewater Practitioner). Please note that additional requirements may apply.

Recognition and Listing

  • Eligible to apply for your Maintenance Provider ROWP Stamp through ASTTBC (subject to meeting all ASTTBC requirements).
  • Gain visibility on the WCOWMA Locate-a-Pro webpage, helping connect you with homeowners seeking qualified Maintenance Practitioners.
Registration Is Now Closed

Dates to be Announced

Maintenance Provider Practical Two-Day Workshop

This two-day workshop will focus on the assessment, maintenance, and repair of onsite wastewater systems. Prior to the two days of practical training in the field, students will participate in a webinar to review the maintenance requirements in the SPM, along with ASTTBC’s practice guidelines for Maintenance Provider. Following the two days of practical training in the field, students will participate in a webinar to review proper maintenance assessment reports.

Four or five onsite wastewater systems will be assessed, and recommendations for maintenance and repair provided to the homeowner. These systems will include a combination of Type 1 and Type 2 gravity, Type 2 pressure and potentially a Type 3 system.

Students may be able to use this training toward needed experience quotas, and/or professional development credits. 

Course Outcomes

  • Review of the maintenance requirements under the Sewerage System Regulation – webinar
  • Review of the maintenance requirements of the Standard Practice Manual – webinar
  • Overview of the reporting documentation for maintenance inspection – webinar
  • Maintenance processes and procedures for Type 1, 2 – practical field training

Dates & Location: 
Practical day session details coming soon. Check back regularly for updates.
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Training

WCOWMA-BC provides excellent training opportunities for those working in the onsite wastewater industry, whether already engaged in the industry or planning to enter it. The Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program provides a solid base for those wishing to work as Planners and/or Installers.

This program is recognized in the Western Provinces through the New West Partnership (formerly TILMA) and federally through the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

Additional field and classroom training sessions are available for continuing education purposes. For information on upcoming training opportunities, contact the WCOWMA-BC office.

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