OWRP :: Registration Information

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An Application Request is posted on the OWRP web site to allow prospective registrants with Internet access to request an OWRP Application Package via our web site.

If you have reviewed the requirements for registration and your present qualifications meet the education and experiential requirements, click here to request an Application Package online...

The Sewerage System Regulation states that any person, with the exception of persons designated as a 'professional' by the regulation, carrying out site assessments, installations and maintenance services for Type 1 and Type 2 systems must be registered with ASTTBC as a 'registered practitioner'. As well, a 'professional' must supervise anyone doing installation and maintenance work on Type 3 systems.

ASTTBC, working with BCOSSA and MoHS, has outlined the requirements for registration as a 'registered practitioner'. Individuals who are certified and registered with ASTTBC receive the designation of... 'Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner' and may use the initials 'ROWP' after their name. Those providing onsite wastewater services may be able to get registered in one or more of four categories...

Planner
Installer
Maintenance Provider
Private Inspector

The Sewerage System Regulation makes registration mandatory for 'registered practitioners' in the categories of Planner, Installer and Maintenance Provider to a competency level for Type 1 and Type 2 systems. ASTTBC provides a voluntary certification to a competency level for Type 3 systems in the categories of Installer and Maintenance Provider, as an assistance guide to 'professionals' for selecting experienced practitioners for Type 3 projects.

Private inspection services are not currently regulated and are not covered by the Sewerage System Regulation. At the request of industry and as an additional service to the public in identifying competent practitioners, ASTTBC has provided a voluntary certification and registration in categories for Private Inspector - Residential and Private Inspector - Commercial.

It should be noted that a 'professional', as defined by the Sewerage System Regulation, does not need to be registered with ASTTBC. ASTTBC will, however, accept an application request from a 'professional' for registration as a ROWP, if requested.

To achieve registration with ASTTBC, an individual will be required to...

Complete an education and training program as approved by BCOSSA, or pass homestudy exam
Satisfy the Onsite Wastewater Registration Board (OWRB) as to the minimum experience required
Complete the ASTTBC Code of Ethics & Practice Exam, and a Professionalism in Practice training module
Submit references as to who can validate the work experience claimed

BCOSSA will set the standards for the education and training programs acceptable for registration. The training sessions are delivered through the Westcoast Onsite Wastewater Training Centre (WOWTC) and are offered throughout British Columbia.

Applicants who believe they are already competent in the field will be given the opportunity to write homestudy exams. Persons registered with ASTTBC as an Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or a Certified Technician (CTech) who wishes to offer onsite wastewater services will be required to secure registration as a Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner (ROWP).

All prospective registrants are encouraged to follow the prescribed process. The steps you need to take will depend on your present qualifications.

1.	Contact BCOSSA for information on training

2.	Acquire training through the Westcoast Onsite Wastewater Training Centre, write challenge exam(s) or document equivalent education

1.	Contact ASTTBC for application package

2.	Apply to ASTTBC for registration

3.	Onsite Wastewater Registration Board reviews and decides on registration application

4.	Registration certificate and practitioner stamp issued by ASTTBC

Once registered with ASTTBC the practitioner will be issued a 'certificate' and awarded the title of 'Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner'... ROWP. ASTTBC will issue a stamp to all those registered. The stamp will be used on official plans and documents filed with the Health Authorities.

Application Fee (non-refundable)	$	125.00
Stamp Fee	$	75.00	+
Registration Annual Renewal Fee	$	250.00	*

All of the above fees are subject to the Federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and this tax will be added. The Annual Renewal Fee will be adjusted each year for inflation and as required to ensure the Onsite Wastewater Registration Program is fully sustainable.

*	Current certified and registered regular ASTTBC members (AScT or CTech designation) have reduced OWRP registration annual renewal fees to an amount of $150.00.

*	The billing period for annual renewal fees is from June 1st to May 31st of each year.

+	The stamp remains the property of ASTTBC. When a registrant ceases being registered the stamp must be returned.

Service providers who become registered in the OWRP will be recognized as qualified practitioners within the industry. OWRP registrants will also have access to the group programs and services offered by ASTTBC. For more information, please visit... www.asttbc.org ...click on 'Services', then 'Member Services'.

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