Certification Courses

This 5-day program covers aspects of cross connection controls and backflow preventer assembly testing as published in the AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control 2007 Manual published by the Western Canada Section American Water Works Association (WCS AWWA) and is followed by the BCWWA Backflow Assembly Testers Certification Exam, agenda items include:

Introduction to Cross Connection Controls

• Causes of backflow
• Health aspects
• Legal aspects
• Recommended backflow prevention procedures
• Application of backflow prevention procedures
• Types of backflow preventers
• Recommended installation procedure
• Recommended cross connection control program start up
• Review and practice of the testing process for:
  • Reduced Pressure Backflow Assembly
  • Double Check Valve Assembly
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly

Final Exam upon successful completion provides BCWWA Backflow assembly tester certificate

• 100 multiple choice questions ( requires 75% to pass )
• Practical demonstration of ability to test valves as listed above

**NOTE: Registration for the exam is separate, please go to www.bcwwa.org to register for the exam (2 weeks prior to program)**

** Note: Upon request the course manual can be shipped in advance upon receipt of full payment. **