This page answers the most common questions about Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certification and recertification, course requirements, and the registration process. If you don’t see your question here, our team is happy to help.
How The Training Process Works
Choose Your Course Select either the 40-hour Certification or 32-hour Recertification course based on your licensing status.
Register & Pay Online Securely complete your registration using a credit card.
Complete the Background Check All students must pass a TCEQ criminal background check prior to licensing.
Attend In-Person Training Participate in hands-on instruction using real backflow assemblies and testing equipment.
Take the Written Exam Complete the state-written exam at a TCEQ-approved community college or testing facility.
Course Information
The course fee includes all required books, instructional materials, training equipment, and hands-on instruction. There are no additional material or equipment fees charged by NAWSC.
No. All NAWSC courses are conducted in person to meet TCEQ requirements and ensure proper hands-on training.
Yes. The 40-hour Certification and 32-hour Recertification courses run concurrently each month at the same location.
Classes are currently offered once per month. Additional dates and locations may be added in the future.
Eligibility & Requirements
No prior experience is required for the 40-hour Certification course. The course is designed to prepare new testers for licensing.
No. All NAWSC courses are conducted in person to meet TCEQ requirements and ensure proper hands-on training.
Is the TCEQ license fee included in the course cost?
Exams & Licensing
No. The written exam is administered separately by TCEQ at approved community colleges or testing facilities after the course is completed.
If you do not pass the written exam, TCEQ will provide guidance on retesting. Course completion remains valid, but exam requirements are governed by TCEQ.
No. NAWSC provides state-approved training. Licenses are issued directly by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Registration & Policies
Registration and payment are completed online using a credit card. Select your course and training date to get started.
Rescheduling and cancellation policies depend on the final refund policy, which will be provided by NAWSC. Please contact us directly if you need assistance.
Yes. Class sizes may be limited to ensure quality instruction and hands-on access to equipment. Early registration is recommended.
Still Need Help?
If you have questions about course eligibility, scheduling, or the licensing process, our training team is happy to assist.
NAWSC offers a Cross-Connection Control (CCC) Administration Program for utility, municipal, and privately owned water distribution systems to support enforcement of their cross-connection control programs. Ours is a complete start-to-finish outsourced solution - from sending compliance notices to tracking final compliance results.
