Extension Program – Infrastructure

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to adapt leadership styles, apply emotional intelligence, and implement the WeCare leadership model to effectively lead teams. Learners will explore how self-awareness, relationship management, and leadership adaptability influence performance, communication, and engagement. Through practical application, participants will strengthen their ability to lead with empathy, accountability, and purpose in dynamic environments. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator LicenseBasic Water Works Operations is designed to provide an overview of water utility system responsibilities, public relations, water quality, production, disinfection, distribution, and water utility safety.NOTE: This course is taught in English. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course has been approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to fulfill 20 credit hours in the following operator license area(s): – Water Operator License Groundwater Production is designed to provide an overview of the origins and sources of groundwater, its physical and chemical characteristics as well as treatment protocols. In addition to these topics, students will discuss considerations for well location, construction issues, and factors related to spring-fed systems versus aquifers.NOTE: This course is taught in English. Show less

The Customer Service Inspector/Cross Connection Control course is primarily designed to provide the necessary training for individuals who have met the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requirements and wish to obtain a customer service inspector license. The holder of the customer service inspector license may perform a Customer Service Inspection (CSI) as outlined by the rules and regulations provided by the TCEQ. Other licensed individuals may also receive valuable information relating to their field. The participant, during this course, will gain the necessary information and understanding of the federal, state, and local rules and regulations as they pertain to the Customer Service Inspector (CSI), Plumbing Inspector, Water Supply Protection Specialist (WSPS), Water Purveyor, and Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT). During this course, the participant will learn how to find and eliminate cross-connections. The participant will also learn ways to identify water piping, solder, and flux that exceed the allowable lead (Pb) limits, as set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the TCEQ. The participant will also learn the proper installation and application of Backflow Prevention Assemblies.NOTE: This course is taught in English. Show less

**PLEASE NOTE** This course DOES NOT fulfill any Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) licensing credit hours. However, it does meet TCEQ requirements for an “instructor course” for both Organization and Use of Training Materials and Instructional Design and Evaluation.The Instructional Design and Evaluation course is designed to expand the knowledge of experienced trainers, introducing them to various aspects of Instructional Design utilizing practical applications to include methods and skills needed to design, develop, modify, and evaluate curriculum.NOTE: This course is taught in English. Show less

The goal of this professional development course, ICS 300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, is to provide training on and resources for overall incident management skills for personnel who require intermediate application of the Incident Command System (ICS).

ICS400 is intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents).  Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don’t happen often.  Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command.  The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents. Show less