Course Details

Institute:Camosun College

Length of the program:42 hrs.

This course is for plumbers, pipe fitters, sprinkler fitters, and steam fitters and others involved in the installation, maintenance, and testing of backflow prevention devices. Participants will learn the hydraulic principles of backflow and the testing of backflow prevention assemblies. Successful completion provides certification through the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA). Test sessions for BCWWA are conducted on the last Saturday of the course.

IMPORTANT: While the ProSIT test fee is included in the tuition of this course, BCWWA collects their exam registration and fee separately. Registration with both ProSIT and BCWWA is required at least two weeks prior to test date. To make sure you are registered properly, follow these instructions:

- Register for the Backflow Assembly Full Course and Tester Certification on this page.
- Go to the BCWWA webpage to pay the exam fee (approximately $130).
- Allow 2 weeks for BCWWA to process your payment and ship your exam to ProSIT.

Required for class:

- The AWWA Canadian Cross Connection Control Manual.
- Note all of the Camosun lab spaces and shop spaces require CSA approved foot wear.

Trade:Construction Trades
Mode:In Person
Funded by:n/a