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Course Description

The focus of this course shall be to review basic skills and knowledge for a backflow assembly field tester for the purpose of recertification.

Course Outline

Review Hydraulic and Backflow Principles

1.

· Pressure

· Venturi effect

· Aspirator effect

· Backflow

· Cross-Connection

· Degree of Hazard

· Service Protection

· Internal Protection

· Review Mechanical Equipment for Cross-Connection Control and Field Testing

2.

· History of cross-connection control development

· Assembly approval and the approval process

· Air Gap

· Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)

· Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly (PVB)

· Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA) and Double Check Detector Assembly (DCDVA)

· Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly (RPA) and Reduced Pressure Principle Detector Assembly (RPDA)

· Special conditions that can effect operation of assemblies

· Unapproved devices

· Field test equipment

· Tester responsibility

Learner Outcomes

· Review and evaluate student for complete understanding and ability to perform accepted field-tests procedures for the pressure vacuum breaker assembly, double check    valve assembly and the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly.

· Review and discuss record keeping and backflow program responsibilities.

· Discuss new innovations in the field of cross connection control and backflow prevention.

Notes

Student must have Certification in Backflow Assembly testing. Student must bring a small flathead screwdriver and should dress for a wet lab environment. One hundred percent attendance is required and the re-certification exam is conducted by Charlotte Water. The student must pass both written and practical examinations to obtain Backflow Tester Certification.

Prerequisites

Student must be able to produce their certification in Backflow Assembly Testing to Charlotte Water, as requested.
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Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345300
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 09, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 02, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 02, 2025
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345302
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 17, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2025
Instructors
  • Mark Krouse
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345304
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 23, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 16, 2025
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345305
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 30, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 31, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 23, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 23, 2025
Instructors
  • Mark Krouse
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345306
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 13, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 06, 2025
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345307
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2025
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Dec 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 27, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 27, 2025
Instructors
  • Mark Krouse
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
345309
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 08, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jan 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Reg fee 0-24 hours non-credit $70.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $12.00 Mandatory
TECH Fee $5.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 01, 2026
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
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