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Backflow Assembly Tester Practical PPGS 1130

Piping, Plumbing, Gas Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Student transfers knowledge learned from prerequisite course to actual backflow prevention assemblies which is a requirement for BCWWA certification. Backflow Assembly Tester Certification examination fee is extra.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.5

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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to choose the appropriate backflow prevention assembly and test and troubleshoot backflow prevention assemblies using the following criteria:
    • Causes of backflow
    • Recommended backflow prevention procedures
    • Application of backflow prevention procedures
    • Types of backflow preventers
    • Recommended installation practices
    • Recommended testing procedures
    • Definitions and abbreviations
    • Backflow prevention assembly performance standards
    • Safety

Effective as of Fall 2003

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