RPZ | Backflow Prevention – ASSE 5110 Backflow Tester | RPZ Certification | 40 Hour Course & Exam

Qualify under new Minnesota training requirements (ASSE accredited).

This course trains plumbers, sprinkler fitters, utility personnel, maintenance personnel and industrial and private water purveyors in procedures for testing and troubleshooting of back flow prevention assemblies. You will learn about the need for water supply protection, the potential hazards of cross-connection and the methods, devices and assemblies available to protect the water supply. State and local rules and regulations will be discussed.

In hands-on workshop sessions, you will learn to test and troubleshoot backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow test gauges will be available for your use.

• Introduction to Cross-Connection Control and Backflow prevention
• Backflow Prevention methods
• Review of RPZ, DCVA, SVB and PVB assemblies
• Backflow Prevention devices
• Testing
• Troubleshooting

Upon completion of the course, the participants will receive sufficient information and skills to pass the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE) Examination. On the last day of the training the certification examination will be administered. This consists of a written examination and a hands-on examination. The exam for an initial tester certification consists of 100 questions. Presently, the initial certification candidate must demonstrate the field test procedure for a reduced pressure principle assembly, double check valve assembly, pressure vacuum breaker assembly, and spill-resistant vacuum breakers without notes or assistance.

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification pre-requisite: Five years of industry-related experience.

Where to Go:
Anoka Technical College 
1355 West Hwy 10
Anoka, MN 55303