Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

This is the TCEQ approved 40-Hr course that is required for those applying for a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) license. Material will be presented through classroom instruction, instructor demonstration, as well as instructor lead hands-on training. Students will receive their own new copy of USC’s Manual of Cross-Connection Control 10th edition. This course provides continuing education hours for various other TCEQ water licenses, see details below.

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester

  • TCEQ 1200
  • 40 hour
  • in-person
  • $895

In this course, students will learn about the history and principles of cross-connection control and backflow prevention, hydraulics in backflow, methods of backflow prevention, and the procedures to properly test and maintain backflow prevention assemblies. After instructor demonstrations, students will then have the opportunity to practice their skills on a variety of industry approved backflow prevention assemblies utilizing some of the leading industry test kits. There will be a “hands-on” practical exam administered at the end of this course.

  • Students do not need their own gauge to attend
  • Students need to bring a valid government issued photo ID
Additional Licensing Info
40 Hour

Additional Information

Please read all of the information listed below prior to enrolling in this course.

Attendance

  • This is a five day, 40 hour course
  • Students must attend the entire course in order to receive credit for this course
  • Class Times will be from 8:00 AM to 5 PM every day

CEU Credits Towards Other TCEQ Licenses

  • 12-Hrs. Customer Service Inspector
  • 12-Hrs. Irrigation/Technician License
  • 12-Hrs. Water Treatment Specialist
  • 12-Hrs. Water/Wastewater Operators

Rescheduling & Cancellations

  • Course enrollments can be transferred to another class if requested more than 5 business days prior to original course start date, and is subject to availability.
  • Courses can be rescheduled 1 time for no fee if requested 5 business day or more prior to start date.
  • Any cancellation requested within 5 business days prior to class, will only receive a 50% refund of that course price.
  • Students who "no-show" to any course will not be entitled to any refund, transfer or reschedule for that course.
  • For last minute hardships, please call to discuss options.

Legal Notice

Pursuant to H.B No. 1508, Brazos Valley Water Protection hereby informs you that:

  • Specific criminal history can negatively impact or determine a person's eligibility to receive or renew an occupational license from TCEQ. Completing courses provided by Brazos Valley Water Protection in no way guarantees a person's eligibility to test for, be awarded or to renew an occupational license.
  • TCEQ RG-521 contains the current guidelines that outline the consequences of having criminal convictions on your ability to obtain and hold and occupational license.
  • Other guidance on occupational license denials, warnings, suspensions or revocations is provided to the TCEQ in 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 30.33.
  • For those with any felony or misdemeanor convictions or deferred adjudications, please contact TCEQ Licensing Division for more information regarding a criminal history evaluation letter.

If you have failed to consult with the TCEQ or exercise your rights for review prior to this course, and are determined later to be ineligible for a license due to criminal history, you are not entitled to any refund or reimbursement by Brazos Valley Water Protection for course costs, fees associated with application or license, travel expenses or any other incidental expenses associated with attending this course.