- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course will teach students about the principles of backflow prevention and the testing of backflow prevention assemblies. This course will also prepare students to write the Cross Connection Control certification exam with the BCWWA. It is recommended that students be employed in a water or health related field when registering for this course. Students who want to attempt the BCWWA certification examination will need to pay a separate examination fee directly to the BCWWA. Exam registration is required two-weeks prior to the exam date. Students need to register first for this course at BCIT and pay their tuition to confirm their seat. They then need to register for the exam with the BCWWA and pay the exam fee. Contact information for the BCWWA can be found at www.bcwwa.org/. Registering for the exam without completing registration for this course at BCIT does not guarantee a seat in the exam. Students should ensure that they register for the exam date that matches the last day of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$1,077.12
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of PPGS 0175 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68917
Duration
Tue Apr 23 - Tue Jun 11 (8 weeks)
- 8 weeks
- CRN 68917
- Domestic fees $1077.12International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23 - Apr 25 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Apr 30 - May 02 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby |
| May 07 - May 09 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| May 14 - May 16 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby |
| May 21 - May 23 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| May 28 - May 30 | Tue, Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby |
| Jun 04 | Tue | 17:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Jun 06 | Thu | 17:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby |
| Jun 11 | Tue | 15:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
Robert Steiner
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$1077.12
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Students are required to register for the certification exam with the BCWWA two-weeks prior to the exam date. Students must first register for this course with BCIT, and then register for the exam with the BCWWA. Those who register for the exam without registering first with BCIT will not have a seat to write the exam. The exam will take place on the final day of the course, which is June 13 at 3:00 PM. Students must contact BCWWA at 604-433-4389 to determine their eligibility for the exam. This has a hybrid course delivery, and students will require a computer with a stable internet connection. Days 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13 and 14 will be online. Days 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 and the exam day will be in-person. Students are required to have the most recent version of the Canadian Cross Connection Control Manual, which can be purchased either from the BCWWA or the BCIT Burnaby Campus Bookstore.
Status
In Progress and Full
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the physics of water in motion as well as water while in a static condition.
- Explain the physics which cause backflow conditions in a water delivery system.
- Differentiate between Potable and Non-Potable water delivery systems.
- Define the National, Provincial and Municipal requirements for backflow control.
- Identify the various types of backflow preventers and backflow prevention methods.
- Select the correct backflow preventer/ method for the backflow condition present
- Explain the installation requirements for all backflow preventers.
- Apply the current national test requirements for testable backflow preventers.
Effective as of Winter 2022
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