WCJC Testing Centers offer both the TCEQ and TEAS exams which may allow for you to earn occupational licensing. Learn more about these professional testing services, as well as where and how to schedule an exam.
TCEQ tests are given by special appointment at either the Richmond or Wharton Campus Testing Centers. Please refer to the schedule at your desired testing location under "Schedules and Contact Info" on the Testing Services mainpage for available dates and times.
The mission of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. TCEQ's goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.
Additional information can be found at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) website.
TCFP tests are given by special appointment at the WCJC Richmond and Wharton Campus Testing Centers. Please refer to the schedule at your desired testing location under "Schedules and Contact Info" on the Testing Services mainpage for available dates and times.
Contact Testing Staff at the appropriate center to schedule a testing appointment. An appointment must be made. There are no walk-ins. Appointments can be made via phone or email.
The mission of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) is to aid in the protection of lives and property of Texas citizens through the development and enforcement of recognized professional standards for individuals and the fire service.
Additional information can be found at the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) website.
SFFMA tests are given by special appointment at the WCJC Richmond and Wharton Campus Testing Centers. Please refer to the schedule at your desired testing location under "Schedules and Contact Info" on the Testing Services mainpage for available dates and times.
Contact Testing Staff at the appropriate center to schedule a testing appointment. An appointment must be made. There are no walk-ins. Appointments can be made via phone or email.
The mission of the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas (SFFMA) is to promote, unify, represent, and educate the Fire Service of Texas.
Additional information can be found at the State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas website.
Before scheduling an appointment, you must complete your application process with TCEQ and receive confirmation of your approval to test, either through a letter or your online account.
You have four attempts to pass the exam in a year's time. Your approval period must be active, and you must still have attempts available, in order to schedule a test.
Examinees must complete their certification application with TCFP before scheduling their exam. On test day, examinees will need their TCFP Exam Eligibility form which they can access on their FIDO account after TCFP application completion.
Examinees must register their account in the SFFMA PORTAL and schedule the desired exam with SFFMA once eligible. Once SFFMA has approved your exam, contact the WCJC Testing Center you wish to test at in order to schedule your appointment. WCJC Testing Center must receive confirmation and testing information from SFFMA before your exam can be delivered.
You must make an appointment to test by calling or emailing the Testing Center of your choice. Contact the Testing Staff at the appropriate center to schedule an appointment:
To make an appointment, you must provide the following information:
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to allow time to process your payment. All personal items, including cell phones and smart devices, will be stored during your test. Cell phones must be powered off when stored. Storage space is limited, so please bring as little with you as possible. The Testing Center is a gun-free zone, pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code.
TCEQ license examinations are timed ranging from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the exam. Your results can be printed immediately upon test completion for your records.
A retest fee of $25 will be required for each attempt at a TCEQ exam. Testing staff will notify you if same-day retakes are available. TCEQ limits attempts to two per day.
Please bring three things on test day:
Please review the TCEQ website for exceptions. Current exceptions include: Municipal Solid Waste exam applicants are allowed to use training manuals and notes (open book exam). Landscape Irrigator exam applicants are allowed to bring engineering ruler/scale and graph paper.
Please bring three things on test day:
Please bring three things on test day:
Students applying for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) or the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) are required to take the TEAS. The TEAS is a multiple-choice assessment of basic academic knowledge in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English Language usage. Each of the four sections is timed for a total of 209 minutes.
Test results are available immediately upon completion of the assessment and are available to the student through their ATI student account. WCJC applicants will attach a copy of their score report to their application. WCJC Testing staff will not send score reports to the WCJC Nursing department or to any other institution of higher education.
The test has four sections:
Students are responsible for checking with the school and nursing program to which they are applying for the policy regarding waiting periods, testing limitations, and score requirements.
If you're taking the TEAS at WCJC but plan to attend another school, you should set your primary school in your ATI account to WCJC while you are taking the TEAS exam at WCJC. When you've completed TEAS testing, you can change your primary school back to the institution that you are planning to attend.
Test accommodations are processed through WCJC. Students who qualify for ADA accommodations must submit the appropriate paperwork through the WCJC Disability Services Office several weeks before their TEAS testing appointment for processing and approval. After WCJC Disability Services Office has approved your accommodations, please contact the WCJC Testing Center where your TEAS exam is schedule to set up your accommodations for the exam.
Registration and payment for the TEAS are done online through ATI. You'll need to create an ATI account. Through this account, you can register and pay for the exam, see your results, and find study aids. WCJC Testing staff cannot register students over the phone, through e-mail, or in person. Read detailed instructions for registering for the TEAS. The TEAS test fee is $107 to be paid online to ATI.
Students can take part of the TEAS exam if their nursing program allows them to just retake sections, but students must register for the complete TEAS exam. There is no way to register for only part of the TEAS exam. Students taking the TEAS exam for the first time must take the full exam.
The TEAS is a crucial part of the nursing application. Therefore, testers should prepare thoroughly for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to use a combination of study guides and online resources to prepare. The ATI site offers a study guide that many testers find helpful. In addition to the materials provided by ATI, here are additional sites that offer TEAS study assistance:
Testing starts precisely at 8:30am. You must be checked in before testing begins. You are encouraged to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to allow time for traffic and parking. Students who arrive late will not be able to test.
Parking at the Sugar Land campus is by permit only. To avoid a citation, visitors must park within the gated area of Lot 4 in the Fort Bend Library parking lot. An hourly rate applies. WCJC is not responsible for citations.
On test day, students should bring as few personal items as possible. All personal items, including but not limited to cell phones, fitness bands, purses, digital or smart watches, keys, and water bottles, will be stored and unavailable to the tester during the test. Cell phones must be powered off when stored. Calculators and all electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room.
What to Bring:
J.M. Hodges Learning Center (Library), Second Floor
Phone: 979-532-6386
Email: whartontesting@wcjc.edu
