On-Site Sewage Facilities (Septic Systems): Approved Education Providers

To obtain course schedules and availability, contact the entities listed below. The number of continuing education (CEU) hours that have been approved by TCEQ are noted in parentheses next to each course. The number of CEU hours required for your license renewal is listed on the OSSF Occupational License and Registration Information page. To find the number of CEU hours you currently have, visit to the TCEQ Search Licensing or Registration Information page.

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

512/916-6185, Ashley Fisher

Course Code: 0861, Basic Environmental Law (4 hours)

Clear Water Company
(Provider Code: 0021)

830/693-2905 and 512/470-0950, Richard Shults, dicklshults@hotmail.com

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: 0229, The Competitive Edge in Business—A Contractor’s Toolkit for Financial Success - Correspondence Format (8 hours)
Course Code: 1134, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Subsurface Disposal Systems (8 hours)

Flowrite Training in Texas
(Provider Code: 0467)

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)

817/517-4574, 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)

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)

Sun Communications
(Provider Code: 0666)

940/465-1088, John.Hallen

Course Code: 0431, Aerobic Treatment Systems (4 hours)
Available in Denton County only

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

281/218-0570, Rhonda Meyer

Course Code: 0923,Web-Based Soil and Site Evaluation (8 hours online)

Texas Agrilife Extension Service-TAMU (TX-AGRI)
(Provider Code: 0189)(Dr. Bruce Lesikar)

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: 0436, Analyzing Wastewater Systems for High Strength and Hydraulic Loading (16 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)
(Provider Code: 0193)

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)

Online Courses:
Course Code: 0566, Excavation Safety Awareness for Utilities (1 hour)
Course Code: 0577, Lockout Tagout for Utilities (1 hour)
Course Code: 0578, Confined Space Awareness (2 hours)

Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA)
(Provider Code: 0398)

972-461-9644

Course Code: 0807, Annual OSSF Workshop

Texas Excavation Safety System(TESS)
(Provider Code: 0408)

877/280-8636, Erika Hernandez

Course Code: 1183, Underground Facility damage prevention (TESS) (1 hour)

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

888/398-7188, Tim Taylor

Course Code: 0434, Advanced Aerobic Maintenance (AMP) (16 hours)
Course Code: 0656, Basic Maintenance Provider (16 hours)
Course Code: 0824, TOWA Chapter Meetings
Course Code: 0878, Hi-Strength Wastewater Course, (up to 8 hours)
Course Code: 0821, O & M of Aerobic Treatment Units (8 hours)

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.

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