TOWA Annual Conference

March 17-19, 2025 in Galveston, TX

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EDUCATION COURSES

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• AMP/BMP Training
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Calendar Of Classes

Our AMP and BMP courses can earn you 16 CEU hours each toward all current OSSF licenses, even if you have taken the course in previous years. Both courses are two days, but if you need only 8 hours, the first day of either course may be taken.

2024/2025 BMP Class Schedule

All BMP classes will be held in San Marcos, Texas:

  • October 10-11, 2024
  • December 5-6, 2024
  • January 10-11, 2025 – (Different Location)
  • February 7-8, 2025 – (Different Location)
  • March 6-7, 2025
  • April 14-15, 2025
  • May 19-20, 2025
  • June 27-28, 2025
  • August 22-23, 2025
  • September 12-13, 2025
  • October 7-8, 2025
  • December 5-6, 2025

Registration details/options are noted below.

2024/2025 AMP Class Schedule

All AMP classes, except where noted, will be held in San Marcos, Texas:

  • May 2-3, 2024
  • July 26-27, 2024
  • December 16-17, 2024
  • March 17-18, 2025 (held in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Galveston, TX)
  • May 8-9, 2025
  • July 8-9, 2025
  • November 21-22, 2025

Registration details/options are noted below.

High Strength Wastewater Course

  • March 17-18, 2025 (held in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Galveston, TX)

Basic Maintenance Provider Course - San Marcos, TX

This class has limited seating and will fill quickly.

This two-day class is held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Please arrive early for signing in, a valid photo I.D. is required at sign in. Arriving early (7:15 to 7:45) will also allow time for everyone to be signed in and seated prior to the start of class each day.

Please follow all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines while attending this class.

BMP Course – $355.00 Fee
(CE Only Options Also Available)

There are three ways to register for BMP courses (choose one):

1) Register online for 2024 or 2025 dates

2) Download form and email to emmaalvarado8815@gmail.com

3) Download form and mail to TOWA at P.O. Box 885, Bridge City, TX 77611 – must be received by TOWA at least three business days prior to the class date.


Refund requests may be submitted in writing/via email prior to 15 days of the course and will be processed for the paid amount minus the merchant fees. No refunds for cancellations will be granted within 15 days of the course, but attendee names may be changed for others in the company. For other questions or an option of a future credit, please contact the TOWA meeting office at emmaalvarado8815@gmail.com.


Provided below for your information is a link to TCEQ’s Regulatory Guidance Document for your review and a link to TCEQ’s Criminal History webpage:

Occupational Licensing: Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Link to TCEQ’s Criminal History webpage

All OSSF registrations or license applications require a “Criminal Charges/Conviction Attestation Form” to be completed and submitted online.

The e-application for a Maintenance Technician Registration may be submitted prior to or after an enrollee attends the BMP course. It is at the discretion of the employer or individual.


Location

All BMP classes except January and February 2025 dates will be held at:
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Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 392-6450
Hilton Garden Inn
January and February BMP classes will be held at:
Hilton Garden Inn
2131 I-35, San Marcos, TX
(512) 878-4411 
Rate: $129 includes breakfast & parking
*Contact Krista with TOWA with any issues: (512) 626-3674*
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Make your reservations at the Embassy Suites as early as possible. Call and ask for the “Texas On-Site Wastewater” room block rate of $154.00 OR use the group codes noted for each class date to book online:
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  • October 10-11, 2024 – book online
  • December 5-6, 2024 – book online
  • January 9-10, 2025 – (Different Location)
Hilton Garden Inn
2131 I-35, San Marcos, TX
Call for reservations:
(512) 878-4411
Rate: $129 includes breakfast & parking
*Contact Krista with TOWA with any issues: (512) 626-3674*
  • February 6-7, 2025 – (Different Location)
Hilton Garden Inn
2131 I-35, San Marcos, TX
Call for reservations:
(512) 878-4411
Rate: $129 includes breakfast & parking
*Contact Krista with TOWA with any issues: (512) 626-3674*
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Other Hotels Nearby

Marriott Courtyard
625 Commercial Loop
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-359-7550
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Comfort Inn & Suites
1053 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-395-2063
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Comfort Suites
104 N Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-1006
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Holiday Inn
105 Bintu Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-805-1000

Advanced Maintenance Provider Course - San Marcos, TX

This class has limited seating and will fill quickly.

This two-day class is held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Please arrive early for signing in, a “Valid Photo I.D.”  is required at sign in. Please see the following link to the e-application and other documents on the TCEQ webpage. Arriving early (7:30 to 7:45) will also allow time for everyone to be signed in and seated prior to the start of class each day.

Please follow all COVID-19 social distancing guidelines while attending this class.


 

AMP Course – $525.00 Fee

(CE Only Options Also Available)

There are three ways to register for 2024 courses (choose one):

1) Register online for 2024 or 2025 dates

Note: March 2025 date is available only with an Annual Conference registration.

2) Download form and email to emmaalvarado8815@gmail.com

3) Download form and mail to TOWA at P.O. Box 885, Bridge City, TX 77611


Refund requests may be submitted in writing/via email prior to 15 days of the course and will be processed for the paid amount minus the merchant fees. No refunds for cancellations will be granted within 15 days of the course, but attendee names may be changed for others in the company. For other questions or an option of a future credit, please contact the TOWA meeting office at emmaalvarado8815@gmail.com.


To take the AMP course and Maintenance Provider License exam, an individual must hold one of the following licenses: Installer II, Class C or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator OR have three (3) years of experience as a registered maintenance Technician. Please reference all requirements for a Maintenance Provider License on the TCEQ website to determine if you are eligible.

Click here for instructions to access MP exam in Spanish. A Spanish version of the OSSF I and OSSF MP exams are now available via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).  The process for English and Spanish is the same.  Each exam question defaults to English, but there is a button in the upper left corner where a person has the option to view the question in Spanish.


Provided below is TCEQ’s Regulatory Guidance Document for your review and a link to TCEQ’s Criminal History webpage:

Occupational Licensing: Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Link to TCEQ’s Criminal History

All OSSF registrations or license applications require a “Criminal Charges/Conviction Attestation Form” to be completed and submitted online.

Starting September 9, 2016 – The Maintenance Provider “Occupational Licensing Application” is required to be submitted to TCEQ by e-application.  An e-application makes it easier for you to apply, by eliminating the paper application allowing you to complete your application online!

TCEQ Licensing Individual Information

AMP Test Results


Location

All AMP classes, except the March date, will be held in San Marcos, TX:

Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel & Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos TX 78666
(512) 392-6450

Make your reservations at the Embassy Suites as early as possible. Call and ask for the “Texas On-Site Wastewater” room block rate of $154.00 OR use the group codes noted for each class date to book online:


Other Hotels Nearby

Marriott Courtyard
625 Commercial Loop
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-359-7550
_______________________
Comfort Inn & Suites
1053 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-395-2063
_______________________
Comfort Suites
104 N Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-392-1006
_______________________
Holiday Inn
105 Bintu Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-805-1000

High Strength Wastewater Course

Held in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Galveston, TX March 17-18, 2025