Public Works Academy

 
 

Courses are offered in-person only. Click on the class types below for session dates and registration.

Water Distribution

Details

Course Hours: 20 hours
Instruction Type: In-Person
Instructor: Mark Rich, Hydrotex Training Services
Location: NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Instruction Time: Day 1 & 2, 8 am to 5 pm; Day 3, 8 am to noon
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for these courses.

Dates

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September 15-17, 2026 (Registration closes Aug. 31)

Cost

$310
TEEX manual, Day 1 lunch, and Day 2 lunch included
100% refund for withdrawal 14 days prior to session start date
50% refund for withdrawal 5 days prior to session start date
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals within 4 days of the class date

Objectives

The objective of this course is to review sources and characteristics of water, public health, distribution system hydraulics, water mains and services, valves and hydrants, pumps and motors and meters and services.

Accreditation:

This course is required for the D Water License and meets the requirements established by TCEQ for licensing in the Water Industry in the State of Texas. The provider for the course is TCEQ-approved Hydrotex Training Services.

Topics:

  • Water Distribution System
  • Water Mains
  • Service Lines
  • Valves
  • Fire Hydrants
  • Water Storage
  • Pumps and Motors
  • Water Meters
  • Construction
  • Operation of the Distribution System
  • Calculations
SW3P - Plan Reviewers

Details

Course Hours: 4 hours
Instruction Type: In-Person
Instructor: Lee Stimpson
Location: NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Instruction Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for these courses.

Dates

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August 18, 2026 (Registration closes Aug. 4)
November 4, 2026 (Registration closes Oct. 21)
February 3, 2027 (Registration closes Jan. 20)
June 2, 2027 (Registration closes May 19)
August 25, 2027   (Registration closes Aug. 11)

Cost

$80
100% refund for withdrawal 14 days prior to session start date
50% refund for withdrawal 5 days prior to session start date
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals within 4 days of the class date

Objectives

The objective of this course is for participants to be able to read, interpret and effectively review construction site erosion and sediment control plans and Stormwater Pollution Control Plans (SW3Ps), explain the deficiencies of SW3Ps to property developers, designers and contractors and to understand the State requirements for TPDES construction general permits.

Target Audience:

Municipal plan reviewers, designers, engineers, property developers and other personnel involved with the responsibility of preparing or reviewing plans for preventing stormwater pollution during construction

SW3P - Field Inspectors

Details

Course Hours: 4 hours
Instruction Type: In-Person
Instructor: Lee Stimpson
Location: NCTCOG Offices, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Instruction Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for these courses.

Dates

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August 18, 2026 (Registration closes Aug. 4)
November 5, 2026 (Registration closes Oct. 21)
February 4, 2027 (Registration closes Jan. 20)
June 3, 2027 (Registration closes May 19)
August 26, 2027   (Registration closes Aug. 11)

Cost

$80
100% refund for withdrawal 14 days prior to session start date
50% refund for withdrawal 5 days prior to session start date
No refund for no-shows or withdrawals within 4 days of the class date

Objectives

The objective of this course is for participants to understand how construction site temporary Best Management Practices (BMPs) operate, recognize deficiencies in erosion and sedimentation control plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SW3Ps), understand how to perform an efficient and effective site inspection for erosion and sediment control plans and SW3Ps, and recognize an improperly installed or maintained temporary BMP.

Target Audience:

Municipal and private inspectors, contractors, engineers and other personnel involved with the responsibility installing, inspecting or maintaining BMPs to prevent stormwater pollution during construction
Contact the TDI Staff

Staff

Emily Cook
Program Administrator
(817) 704-5614

Patrick Shinkle
Senior TDI Manager
(817) 608-2370

Addresses

Training & Development Institute of
North Central Texas Council of Governments
616 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
www.NorthTexasTDI.org
northtexastdi@nctcog.org