Backflow Training Associates

Backflow Training Associates (BTA) offers an assortment of classes approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for becoming a licensed backflow prevention assembly tester (BPAT) and to earn the continuing education credits required for license renewal. These classes are held in the Houston area.

BTA staff has numerous years of experience in the backflow industry. Our primary goal is to train the best backflow technicians in the business. We offer comprehensive courses and hands-on training carefully designed to prepare novice testers for real life testing experiences, as well as to fine tune the skills of seasoned testers. All our classes have been reviewed and approved by TCEQ.

BTA's expansive wet lab features numerous makes and models of backflow assemblies. Our students have ample opportunity to practice their testing ability, as well as to troubleshoot, on multiple malfunctioning backflow preventers. We also provide an assortment of test gauges for student use during class, which helps them to later determine which one they will want to purchase for their business.

Most classes are conducted in the classroom at our office in Spring, Texas. However, throughout the year we conduct classes at various other locations. For information about scheduling a special class for your group of 12 or more contact our office.

At BTA we work hard to make our classes informative and interesting. We know that you have choices when it comes time to select a backflow training school. We want every student to feel that he or she has made an excellent decision by choosing BTA, and that they will return to us year after year for continuing education credit hours.

This TCEQ Approved Course Code 1192 meets the standard required as a part of the 24 hours of continuing education needed for license renewal.

The 16 hour Troubleshooting & Repair Course is designed to update current BPAT licensed testers with codes and regulations and also to assess their abilities to determine problems and master solutions with hands-on demonstrations in our unique wet lab. Discussion of issues that occur while on the job and a sharing of approved methods for troubleshooting and repair will be discussed and demonstrated, giving testers ample opportunity to practice their skills on a variety of assemblies.



May 16 - 17, 2012 - Spring, TX


For information on the Troubleshooting & Repair Course via email, click here.

This TCEQ Approved Course Code 1201 meets the standard required as a part of the 24 hours of continuing education required for BPAT license renewal.

The 8 hour Refresher Course is designed to review and update licensed backflow testers with current changes in regulations, codes, gauge and backflow technology. The course consists of classroom and hands-on training in our extraordinary wet lab. Testers will receive a detailed parts and information manual that contains parts and repair information on all backflow prevention assemblies.

The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Licensing Course provides training and information necessary to become qualified to test backflow prevention assemblies. This course is approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

The course consists of classroom and practical training with the opportunity for each student to complete hands-on experience in our wet lab on a variety of backflow preventers. Both a written and practical skills test will be administered upon completion of this course.

Two years of water related experience is required to qualify for the BPAT License.

Approved areas of work experience are: testing and repair of backflow prevention assemblies, public water system operations, installation/maintenance of water treatment equipment, installation/maintenance of lawn irrigation systems, or performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license. Up to 1 year of the experience requirement may be substituted with 1 year of college (32 semester hours) or 20 hours of additional approved training credits.

Course Fee $675.00 includes textbook and test. Test gauges are available for the use of students who do not have their own.

Backflow Training Associates
Registration and Cancellation Policy

Each student must complete a registration form.  A space will be reserved only after
payment for that class has been received.

Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, purchase order, 
Mastercard, Visa, American Express, mail, telephone or fax.  We do not accept
credit card information via the internet.

Because class size is limited, no refund will be issued to a student who 
does not attend class and does not cancel the registration.

Cancellations made 2 days prior to the class will receive a full  refund. 
Any cancellations after that will be assessed a $50.00 handling fee.

In the event Backflow Training Associates cancels a class, all  students 
will be given the option to attend at a rescheduled date or receive a full refund. 

All returned checks are subject to a $40.00 returned check fee.

For a registration form, click here.

Has your backflow license expired? 

You may reapply for your license upon successful completion of the written 
and practical skills portion of the 40 Hour Backflow Assembly Tester Course.

This will be offered on the final day of our 40 hour class.

You must pre-register in order to attend.



Course fee is $100.00

Contact:

Backflow Training Associates
Phone: 832.229.7120
Fax: 281.370.8810

Email Us

If you would like to make comments or ask questions about BTA courses, your input would be appreciated. You may give your name or contact us anonymously. If you are a BTA graduate and would like to endorse one of our classes in our advertisements, we would be most grateful. May we use your name?

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	Backflow Training Associates (BTA) offers an assortment of classes approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for becoming a licensed backflow prevention assembly tester (BPAT) and to earn the continuing education credits required for license renewal. These classes are held in the Houston area. BTA staff has numerous years of experience in the backflow industry. Our primary goal is to train the best backflow technicians in the business. We offer comprehensive courses and hands-on training carefully designed to prepare novice testers for real life testing experiences, as well as to fine tune the skills of seasoned testers. All our classes have been reviewed and approved by TCEQ. BTA's expansive wet lab features numerous makes and models of backflow assemblies. Our students have ample opportunity to practice their testing ability, as well as to troubleshoot, on multiple malfunctioning backflow preventers. We also provide an assortment of test gauges for student use during class, which helps them to later determine which one they will want to purchase for their business. Most classes are conducted in the classroom at our office in Spring, Texas. However, throughout the year we conduct classes at various other locations. For information about scheduling a special class for your group of 12 or more contact our office. At BTA we work hard to make our classes informative and interesting. We know that you have choices when it comes time to select a backflow training school. We want every student to feel that he or she has made an excellent decision by choosing BTA, and that they will return to us year after year for continuing education credit hours. Troubleshooting & Repair Course - 16 CEU hours This TCEQ Approved Course Code 1192 meets the standard required as a part of the 24 hours of continuing education needed for license renewal. The 16 hour Troubleshooting & Repair Course is designed to update current BPAT licensed testers with codes and regulations and also to assess their abilities to determine problems and master solutions with hands-on demonstrations in our unique wet lab. Discussion of issues that occur while on the job and a sharing of approved methods for troubleshooting and repair will be discussed and demonstrated, giving testers ample opportunity to practice their skills on a variety of assemblies. Course Fee $275.00 May 16 - 17, 2012 - Spring, TX For information on the Troubleshooting & Repair Course via email, click here. For a registration form, click here. Back to top BPAT Practical Skills Refresher Course - 8 CEU hours This TCEQ Approved Course Code 1201 meets the standard required as a part of the 24 hours of continuing education required for BPAT license renewal. The 8 hour Refresher Course is designed to review and update licensed backflow testers with current changes in regulations, codes, gauge and backflow technology. The course consists of classroom and hands-on training in our extraordinary wet lab. Testers will receive a detailed parts and information manual that contains parts and repair information on all backflow prevention assemblies. Course Fee: $150.00 May 18, 2012 - Spring, TX For information on the BPAT Skills Refresher Course via email, click here. For a registration form, click here. Back to top Backflow Assembly Licensing Course - 40 Hours TCEQ Approved Course Code 1200. The Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Licensing Course provides training and information necessary to become qualified to test backflow prevention assemblies. This course is approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The course consists of classroom and practical training with the opportunity for each student to complete hands-on experience in our wet lab on a variety of backflow preventers. Both a written and practical skills test will be administered upon completion of this course. *Two years of water related experience is required to qualify for the BPAT License.* Approved areas of work experience are: testing and repair of backflow prevention assemblies, public water system operations, installation/maintenance of water treatment equipment, installation/maintenance of lawn irrigation systems, or performing activities requiring a master or journeyman plumbing license. Up to 1 year of the experience requirement may be substituted with 1 year of college (32 semester hours) or 20 hours of additional approved training credits. Course Fee $675.00 includes textbook and test. Test gauges are available for the use of students who do not have their own. Location: Spring, Texas June 04 - 08, 2012 - Spring, TX For information on the BPAT Licensing Course via email, click here. For a registration form, click here. Back to top Backflow Training Associates Registration and Cancellation Policy Each student must complete a registration form. A space will be reserved only after payment for that class has been received. Payment may be made by cash, check, money order, purchase order, Mastercard, Visa, American Express, mail, telephone or fax. We do not accept credit card information via the internet. Because class size is limited, no refund will be issued to a student who does not attend class and does not cancel the registration. Cancellations made 2 days prior to the class will receive a full refund. Any cancellations after that will be assessed a $50.00 handling fee. In the event Backflow Training Associates cancels a class, all students will be given the option to attend at a rescheduled date or receive a full refund. All returned checks are subject to a $40.00 returned check fee. For a registration form, click here. Back to top Has your backflow license expired? You may reapply for your license upon successful completion of the written and practical skills portion of the 40 Hour Backflow Assembly Tester Course. This will be offered on the final day of our 40 hour class. You must pre-register in order to attend. Course fee is $100.00 Contact: Backflow Training Associates Phone: 832.229.7120 Fax: 281.370.8810 Email Us Back to top Contact Us Backflow Training Associates 18610 Tomato St Bldg D Spring, Texas 77379 832-229-7120 phone 281-370-8810 fax Click for email Click for Google Maps If you would like to make comments or ask questions about BTA courses, your input would be appreciated. You may give your name or contact us anonymously. If you are a BTA graduate and would like to endorse one of our classes in our advertisements, we would be most grateful. May we use your name? Back to top