SCHEDULE

EVERY UPCOMING CLASS, ONE PAGE.

Pick the date that lines up with your TCEQ renewal cycle. Seats remaining are live — when a class fills, it disappears from the list automatically.

REGISTER

RESERVE YOUR SEAT.

Select an upcoming class instance, enter your operator details (license # required — we never collect SSNs), acknowledge the TCEQ eligibility statement, and complete payment. The form walks you through each step.

QUESTIONS

BEFORE YOU REGISTER.

WHAT CREDENTIALS DO OSSF TECHNICIANS NEED IN TEXAS?

Texas OSSF roles are licensed or registered through TCEQ under 30 TAC Chapter 30, Subchapter G — including Designated Representative, Site Evaluator, Installer I and II, Apprentice, Maintenance Technician, and Maintenance Provider. Our coursework covers the framework for each category so you can identify the right path before sitting for an exam.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD A SEPTIC SYSTEM BE INSPECTED?

Inspection cadence varies by system type, soil conditions, and household load. Aerobic systems carry mandated maintenance schedules under TCEQ; conventional systems still benefit from regular pumping and visual checks. The maintenance course covers cadence by system type in detail.

WHAT ARE ROUTINE PUMPING SCHEDULES?

Routine pumping intervals depend on tank size, household occupancy, and water-use habits. The TCEQ-approved maintenance curriculum walks through how to calculate intervals using sludge depth measurements rather than calendar guesses.

WHAT IMPACT DO HOUSEHOLD HABITS HAVE?

Major factors include water volume, fats/oils/greases, garbage disposal use, harsh cleaning chemicals, and disposal of non-biodegradable items. Helping homeowners understand their impact is the single biggest lever an operator has to extend system life — and it's covered in detail in the maintenance course.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING ON CLASS DAY?

A government-issued photo ID, your TCEQ license number (if applicable), and a notebook. Course materials and refreshments are provided. Field demonstrations may include outdoor work — dress for Texas weather and bring appropriate footwear.