Course Fee:  $1,100.00 (includes initial exam fee*)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The course is for preparation for the ASSE tester certification.

STATEMENT OF PREREQUISITES:

5 Years plumbing experience or in a water related industry

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance is required and roll will be taken at each session. There will be a strong correlation between course attendance and success passing the ASSE administered examination.  NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.  IF THE STUDENT’S JOB INCLUDES SNOW REMOVAL, PLEASE ENSURE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE SO THE STUDENT CAN REMAIN IN CLASS AND BE PRESENT FOR THE EXAM.  ANY MISSED CLASS TIME WILL REDUCE  THE STUDENT’S ABILITY TO PASS THE EXAM. Each student is responsible for the materials provided during lecture.

It is each student’s responsibility alone to acquire lecture notes for missed courses. Excused absences must be cleared with the course instructor so arrangements can be made.

Study outside of class is highly recommended

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

• Knowledge of each of the test procedures used to test the following valves: Reduced Pressure Type, Double Check Type, Pressure Vacuum Breaker, Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker, Reduced Pressure Type Detector Assembly and Double Check Type Detector Assembly
• Successfully test the following valves utilizing the ASSE 5000 series test procedures: Reduced Pressure Type, Double Check Type, Pressure Vacuum Breaker and Spill-Resistant Vacuum Breaker
• Understand the various safety issues related to testing backflow prevention assemblies
• Explain the theory of the causes of backpressure and backsiphonage
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Regulations that affect Cross-Connection Control

METHODOLOGY:

Course lectures and Laboratory instruction

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Credit Students

• Passing the ASSE written exam with a 70% or better.
• Passing the ASSE Practical exam for the PVB, SVB, DC and  RPZ

REQUIRED TEXTS:

• Cross-Connection Control Workbook – provided during course
• A.S.S.E. Series 5000 test procedures – digital download at ASSE
• A.S.S.E. Guide to Cross-Connection Protection Devices and Assemblies – digital download at ASSE

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

Per ASSE Guidelines for Cross-Connection Control Certification:

Certification to Standard 5110 for Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers is available only to individuals who have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the installation or service of plumbing, mechanical, fire sprinkler, lawn irrigation or a related industry field using potable water. Certification shall consist of a minimum of forty (40) hours of instruction and exams.

REGISTRATION:

Registration and payment must be received 2 weeks prior to course start date.  No cancellations or refunds within 2 weeks of course start date.

COURSE NOTES:

• STUDENT MUST BE SPONSORED BY A COMPANY/EMPLOYER. OUR CLASSES ARE OFFERED ONLY BUSINESS TO BUSINESS.
• SEAT IS HELD ONLY WITH PAYMENT.
• NO REFUNDS/CREDITS ISSUED WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF CLASS START DATE.
• THE CLASS IS FILLED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
• TOTAL CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 8 STUDENTS
• IF STUDENT FAILS THE EXAM, THE COST OF RETEST IS $200.00 AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

Course Cancellation – If minimum enrollment is not met, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the course.