OSSFs (Septic Systems): Approved Education Providers

Call or write these companies and institutions to inquire about course schedules and availability. The number of training hours approved for each course is noted in parentheses. Licensees now must complete a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education before their license expires.

Capitol Area Regional Environmental Task Force
(Provider Code: 0633)

512/916-6040, Chris Masey
Course Code: 0861, Basic Environmental Law (4 hours)

Clear Water Company
(Provider Code: 0021)

1-800-759-8005, Richard Shults
Course Code: 0789, Leaching Chamber Systems (8 hours)
Course Code: 0821, Aerobic Treatment System O & M (8 hours)

Comal County
(Provider Code: 0644)

830/608-2090, Robert Boyd, P.E., boydro@co.comal.tx.us
Course Code: 0657, How to Obtain an OSSF Permit (Part 1) (8 hours)
Course Code: 0658, How to Obtain an OSSF Permit (Part 2) (8 hours)

Engitech, Inc.
(Provider Code: 0309)

979/822-6711, Clark Benson, PE
Course Code: 0849, Evaluating Soils for On-Site Sewage Facilities (8 hours)

Environmental Training Systems
(Provider Code: 0396)

979/798-4085, Richard Hansen
Course Code: 0311, Electrical Wiring and Connections (8 hours) Note: This course also provides 8 hrs. credit for the Landscape Irrigators license.
Course Code: 0790, OSSF Basics, Rules and Permitting Requirements (2 hours)
Course Code: 0791, Understanding Soils for Treatment and Disposal of Wastewater (6 hours)
Course Code: 0904, Troubleshooting & Repair of Aerobic Treatment Units, Electrical Controls, Spray or Drip Disposal (8 hours)
Course Code: 0958, The Competitive Edge in Business—A Contractor’s Toolkit for Financial Success (8 hours)
Course Code: 1134, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Subsurface Disposal Systems (8 hours)

Flowrite Training in Texas
(Provider Code: 0467)

1-817-426-3214, James "Rick" McNair
Course Code: 0231, Confined Space Awareness (8 hours). Course also gives credit to Water, Wastewater, BPAT, LI, UST, WTS, and CSI.

Metroplex Training Center
(Provider Code: 0613)

1-817-366-2160, Charles Ansley
Course Code: 0231, Confined Space Awareness (8 hours). Course also gives credit to Water, Wastewater, BPAT, LI, UST, WTS, and CSI.

P.E.R. Consulting
(Provider Code: 0430)

1-800-237-2503, Wanda Parker
Course Code: 0850, On-Site Sewage Facilities Refresher (8 hours)

Skillworks, Inc.
(Provider Code: 0602)

508/393-3973, Kenneth J. MacLean
Course Code: 0103, Math in the Plant-Whole Numbers (5 hours) (Correspondence Course)
Course Code: 0104, Math in the Plant-Fractions (6 hours) (Correspondence Course)
Course Code: 0110, Math in the Plant-Area and Volume of Common Figures (2 hours) (Correspondence Course)
Course Code: 0116, Water Chemistry (3 hours) (Correspondence Course)
Course Code: 0118, Industrial Safety and Health, (8 hours) (Correspondence Course)
Course Code: 0121, Basic Electricity and Electronics (10 hours) (Correspondence Course)

Texas A&M Sea Grant College Program (TAMU-SG)
(Provider Code: 0409)

979/845-7694, Joani Groce, j-groce@tamu.edu
Course Code: 0798, Evaluation of Shallow Groundwater (8 hours)
Course Code: 0784, Soil Evaluation Short Course (8 hours)
Course Code: 0923, Exit the TCEQWeb-Based Soil and Site Basics (8 hours online)

Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) Exit the TCEQ
(Provider Code: 0189)

979/845-7694, Kay Sanders
Course Code: 0236, Basics of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (8 hours)
Course Code: 0238, Overview of Advanced Wastewater Treatment Systems (8 hours)
Course Code: 0240, Drip Distribution Systems for Dispersal of Effluents (8 hours)
Course Code: 0798, Evaluation of Shallow Groundwater (8 hours)
Course Code: 0784, Site and Soil Evaluation (8 hours)
Course Code: 0783, Overview of On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems (8 hours)
Course Code: 0785, Constructed Wetland Systems (8 hours)

Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Exit the TCEQ
(Provider Code 0193)

1-800-824-7303
Course Code: 0417, Installer I Basic Training Course (13 hours)
Course Code: 0418, Installer II Basic Training Course (21 hours)
Course Code: 0419, Site Evaluator Basic Training Course (17 hours)
Course Code: 0420, Designated Representative Basic Training Course (24 hours)
Course Code: 0821, Aerobic Treatment System O & M (8 hours)
Course Code: 0426, Water Utility Safety (Note: Must complete entire class to receive 8 hours OSSF credit)

Texas On-Site Wastewater Association (TOWA) Exit the TCEQ
(Provider Code: 0408)

888/398-7188, Tim Taylor
Course Code: 0656, Basic Maintenance Provider (16 hours)
Course Code: 0824, TOWA Chapter Meetings (2 hours/meeting)
Course Code: 0878, Hi-Strength Wastewater Course, (up to 8 hours)
Course Code: 0821, O & M of Aerobic Treatment Units (8 hours)

Travis County, Transportation and Natural Resources
(Provider Code: 0453)

512/854-7581, Robert Morriss, PE
Course Code: 0896, Low-Pressure Dosed Drainfield Design Workshop (4 hours)
Course Code: 1143, Drip and Surface Application Design (4 hours)
Course Code: 1144, Mound Design (4 hours)

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Below are Water Utility Safety Class Providers.
(Classroom Course Code: 0426 or TRWA's On-line Course Code: 1132)

This is a 20 hour Water/Wastewater course, but it also contains 8 hours OSSF credit. A licensee must complete the entire class for 8 hours of OSSF credit. Some providers may not allow OSSF individuals to attend.


Richard Shults
Clear Water Company
Provider Code: 0021
1-800-759-8005
Spicewood

William L. Drake
Provider Code: 0319
915/692-6836
Merkel

Kenneth P. Gillis
Provider Code: 0383
1450 Walker Rd
Conroe, TX 77302

Bessie Orr-Williams
Environmental Training Center
Provider Code: 0254
281/682-3937
Houston

Wendy Allen
Galveston College
Provider Code: 0636
409/944-1339
Galveston

Bessie Orr-Williams
Houston Community College
Provider Code: 0281
713/718-7303
Houston

Joey Miller or James Wills
J2 Utility Services
Provider Code: 0532
512/698-7287
Hutto

Rhonda Harris
Pro-Ops, Inc.
Provider Code: 0087
1509 Livingston Drive
Plano, TX 75093

Bill Lawson
Lawson Training Service
Provider Code: 0066
512/258-0977
Cedar Park

Jerry Lovelady
Provider Code: 0216
361/528-3969
Taft TX

Willie R. Gooden
Rago Training
Provider Code: 0253
281/253-7608
Hempstead

Michael Vollmar
Texas Rural Water Association (TRWA) Exit the TCEQ
Provider Code: 0503 (On-line code)
512/472-8591
Austin

Mark Rich
Hydro Tex Training Services
Provider Code: 0505
817/455-2307
Rosebud

Dennis King
Enviromental Services
Provider Code: 0621
214/991-5405
Grand Prairie

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