Basic Water Works Operations

Water Works employee check equipment

Basic Water Works Operations, EPCT 1015, course is a 20-Hour Introductory training that covers the water treatment and distribution process for supplying clean drinking water to homes and businesses from water purifications plants and facilities. 

This course also prepares students for their entry level Class D operators licensing exam that is required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) in order to enter employment as s Class D Operator in a public works department of municipality and companies in the private sector of a water treatment plant or facility.

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Total Program Tuition:  $349

*Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.

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Course topic include

  • Module 1: Introduction and Orientation
  • Module 2: Water Utility Operators
  • Module 3: Public Relations
  • Module 4: Water Quality
  • Module 5: Ground Water Product
  • Module 6: Surface Water Production
  • Module 7: Disinfection
  • Module 8: Distribution
  • Module 9: Safety
  • Module 10: Calculations

 

TCEQ License revocation Rules

To receive a new license or registration, or to renew an existing license, you must be in compliance with child support payments, and TCEQ fees or penalties.

For more information please visit tceq.texas.gov/licensing/default 

 

TCEQ Testing Center Information

Houston Community College

1300 Holman St.

Houston Tx 77004, RM 211

Email: central.testing@hccs.edu

Phone: 713-718-6011

 

Note: Students/candidates must complete the Occupational Licensing Electronic Application (OLEA) and its requisites before registering for TCEQ testing at HCC.

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Fees: $35 per attempt, per exam

 

Successful students received

An HCC Certificate of Completion in Basic Water Works Operation

 

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