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WWW500 - Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's School - 40.00 Hours | |||||
| Start Date | End Date | Location | Class Number | ||
| 6/3/13 | 6/7/13 | Bryan, TX USA | EU WWW500 92 | [register] [details] | |
| 8/5/13 | 8/9/13 | Mesquite, TX USA | EU WWW500 95 | [register] [details] | |
| 8/26/13 | 8/30/13 | San Antonio, TX USA | EU WWW500 96 | [register] [details] | |
| 9/16/13 | 9/20/13 | Pearland, TX USA | EU WWW500 88 | [register] [details] | |
| 9/30/13 | 10/4/13 | North Richland Hills, TX USA | EU WWW500 90 | [register] [details] | |
| This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division to get the latest schedule. | |||||
Course Description
WWW500 - Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's School - 40.00 Hours
Prerequisites
None.Description
This 40-hour course (TCEQ # 1200) provides the required 40-hour Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved course along with the TCEQ approved “hands-on” practical and written test administered at the conclusion of the course to be considered for licensure by TCEQ as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, (BPAT). To successfully complete this course, a participant must complete all elements of the course, to include passing the hands-on practical and written tests.
Completing this course provides:
- 40 hours of continuing education credits for licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers
- 12 hours of continuing education credits for licensed Water and Wastewater Operators
- 12 hours of continuing education credits for licensed Landscape Irrigators
- 12 hours of continuing education credits for licensed Customer Service Inspectors
- 100 hours of training credit to an applicant for a Plumbing Inspectors license (through TSBPE)
Topics
- Terminology/Definitions
- Methods of Preventing Backflow
- Case Histories
- Hydraulic Principles
- Safety
- Protecting the Public and Private Water Supply
- Regulations
- Assembly Approval and the Approval Process
- Limiting Tester Liability-NIIO
- Field Test Equipment
- Test Procedures
- Component Requirements
- Troubleshooting
Audience
- Individuals wishing to obtain a BPAT license
- Individuals wishing to obtain continuing education credit
- Individuals wishing to obtain a Plumbing Inspector’s license
- Plumbers
- Plumbing Inspectors
- Irrigators
- Water Operators
- Fire-line Contractors
- Customer Service Inspectors
- Individuals wishing to obtain information regarding Backflow
Other Information
NOTE: To be considered for licensure by TCEQ as a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, the participant must meet the TCEQ Qualifications for Initial License.
These Qualifications are:
- Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificate
- Complete a 40 Hour Training Course
- Pass an Examination
- Work at Least Two Years in an Approved Area
The Approved Areas are:
- Operating or Maintaining a Public Drinking Water System
- Installing or Repairing Residential, Commercial, or Industrial Drinking Water
- Treatment Equipment
- Installing or Repairing Lawn Irrigation Systems
- Performing Activities Requiring a Master or Journeyman Plumbing License
NOTE: Law Enforcement Officers please remember to provide us your PID number so we can ensure that you get TCLEOSE credit.
Price
Please click on "details" above for individual class pricing.