Backflow CE

Cross-Connection Control Institute offers TCEQ-approved continuing education courses for licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers (BPAT). All continuing education courses must be completed prior to license renewal, which is required every two years.

License Renewal Reminder: TCEQ requires licensed BPATs to complete continuing education hours before renewing their license every two years. Contact us to find out which courses best fit your renewal requirements.

BPAT Practical Skills Refresher

8 Hours

This hands-on continuing education course is designed for licensed BPATs who want to sharpen their practical testing and repair skills. Students work directly with backflow prevention assemblies to reinforce proper testing techniques, troubleshoot common problems, and review documentation requirements.

Topics Covered

Review of testing procedures for all assembly types
Hands-on practical skills with backflow prevention equipment
Troubleshooting common assembly problems
Repair and maintenance techniques
Proper documentation and reporting

8 Hours TCEQ BPAT CE

Basics and Rules Relating to Backflow Prevention

8 Hours

This continuing education course covers the foundational principles of cross-connection control and the current Texas rules and regulations governing backflow prevention. Ideal for licensed BPATs who need to stay current with regulatory requirements and refresh their knowledge of assembly selection and compliance.

Topics Covered

Cross-connection control fundamentals
Current TCEQ rules and regulations
Types of cross-connections and hazard assessment
Proper assembly selection for various applications
Regulatory compliance and reporting requirements

8 Hours TCEQ BPAT CE

BPAT Hydraulics with Practical Skills

16 Hours

This continuing education course combines hydraulics theory with hands-on practical skills training. Students gain a deeper understanding of water system hydraulics and how it applies to backflow prevention assembly testing and performance. Includes time on actual equipment to reinforce advanced testing techniques.

Topics Covered

Water system hydraulics principles
Pressure and flow relationships
How hydraulics affects backflow prevention assembly performance
Advanced testing techniques
Hands-on practical skills with equipment

16 Hours TCEQ BPAT CE

24-Hour BPAT Continuing Education (Combined Course)

24 Hours

This combined course brings together the Basics and Rules Relating to Backflow Prevention and the BPAT Hydraulics with Practical Skills courses into a single efficient 24-hour continuing education offering. It is an excellent way to fulfill a large portion of your TCEQ renewal requirement in one session.

Topics Covered

Cross-connection control fundamentals and TCEQ rules
Regulatory compliance and reporting
Water system hydraulics principles
Advanced testing techniques
Hands-on practical skills with backflow prevention equipment

24 Hours TCEQ BPAT CE

For course schedules, registration, and pricing, please contact us.