Backflow Certification Training
Obtain training to obtain the gawp backflow prevention assembly tester gbpat certification you must take a 32 hour basic backflow prevention assembly tester course.
Backflow certification training. Wits is privileged to host the awwa certification exams at our facility in sunnyvale. Initial and renewal backflow tester certification courses are also approved for renewal credits for certified water operators. People who test backflow prevention devices need to be trained and certified. Dec 7 8 2020 advanced testing and diagnostic procedures is an advanced backflow renewal certification course focused on troubleshooting and recommended for experienced testers.
8 hour re certification courses cannot be concurrent with 32 hour courses and must be continuous on one day. Ca nv section awwa bf tester certification examination will be offered saturdays at the same location as the workshop. Is affiliated with backflow prevention specialists inc. Has no affiliation with awwa.
Afterwards their certification is valid for three. People must complete a four day training course. Each course runs monday through thursday. The awwa exam is given by the awwa at the facility and date of their choosing.
We are a california corporation in the business of training and certifying backflow technicians and. 32 hour courses must include four 8 hour days but they do not need to be consecutive and can include weekends. The iapmo backflow prevention institute provides professional training and certification in backflow prevention and cross connection control. Check out more information about our course offerings on the course description page.
The backflow program with prwa provides backflow tester and assembly repair training certification and management level training for beginning and maintaining a backflow program in your water utility as required by the pa dep public water supply manual. They get certified when the course is complete. Water industry training specialists inc. These courses include backflow prevention assembly tester repairer and cross connection control surveyor program administratorspecialist and fire sprinkler system backflow tester.
Contact hours are also available upon completion of our courses. Training and certifying backflow technicians and cross connection control inspectors home about courses instructors resources faqs contact. Certification is from the new york state department of health nysdoh. Backflow prevention assembly testers certification course this course is designed for plumbers and other related mechanical contractors.
Gwwi offers the 32 hour backflow prevention assembly tester training course several times throughout the year.