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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
345309
Section Schedule
Jan 08, 2026 to Jan 09, 2026
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
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 01, 2026
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
350509
Section Schedule
Oct 08, 2026 to Oct 09, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 08, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 01, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 01, 2026
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
350508
Section Schedule
Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 08, 2026
Instructors
  • Mark Krouse
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
350506
Section Schedule
Oct 22, 2026 to Oct 23, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 22, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
350507
Section Schedule
Oct 29, 2026 to Oct 30, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 29, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Oct 30, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Instructors
  • Mark Krouse
Section Title
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Re-certification
FIS ID
350505
Section Schedule
Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 12, 2026
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Nov 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • Levine Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
CLASS  
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
CEUs
1.2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Julian Broome
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