- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course prepares students to write the BC Water and Waste Association Cross Connection Control recertification exam. Students will cover current practices and test procedures in preparation for the exam. Students should contact the BCWWA to confirm their eligibility for this course. Contact information can be found at www.bcwwa.org/. Registration is required two-weeks prior to the beginning of first day of class. 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. Registration for the exam is not automatically completed when a student registers for this course. 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)
- BCWWA Testers requiring certification must be within one year of expiration or still active.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$793.66
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Test and troubleshoot all testable backflow preventers.
- Appropriately install all testable and non-testable backflow preventers.
- On successful challenge of the BCWWA exam, the student will achieve recertification for a further 5 year period.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of PPGS 0165 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 89889
Dates
Jan 13 - Jan 29 Loading
- CRN 89889
- $793.66 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
3 weeks
Instructor
Robert Steiner
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students are required to register for the re-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 January 30 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 and 5 will be online. Days 3, 4 and 6 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
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.