Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester – TEMPLATE

This five-day certification course combines classroom instruction with hands-on practice covering all backflow prevention assembly types, testing procedures, troubleshooting, and applicable regulations.

Day 1

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Learning Objectives
  • Definitions and Terminology used in Backflow Prevention Assembly Certification
  • Basic Hydraulic Theory
  • Approved Test Gauges
  • Definitions and Terminology — Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly (DC, DCDA, DC-II, DCDA-II)
  • Double Check Assembly Testing Procedures Hands-On
  • Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker Assembly (SVB) Testing Procedures Hands-On
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (PVB) Testing Procedures Hands-On
  • Reduced Pressure Assembly (RP, RPDA, RP-II, RPDA-II) Testing Procedures Hands-On

Day 2

  • Exam 1 & Review
  • Non-Testable Backflow Devices & Methods
  • Elements of a Cross-Connection Control Program
  • DC Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • SVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • PVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • RP Troubleshooting Hands-On

Day 3

  • Exam 2 & Review
  • Equipment & Systems
  • Facilities
  • DC Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • SVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • PVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • RP Troubleshooting Hands-On

Day 4

  • Exam 3 & Review
  • California Plumbing Code
  • Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
  • Title 22
  • DC Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • SVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • PVB Troubleshooting Hands-On
  • RP Troubleshooting Hands-On

Day 5

  • Testing Fire Assemblies
  • Improper Installations
  • Review
  • Final Exams
  • Final Exam Review
  • Final Hands-On Test Procedures Hands-On
  • Program Evaluation & Completion