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Backflow Tester Course - WS

Member $880 / Non-member $1,010
Please, Register by:
 September 21, 2021

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Email a manual paper-registration form
 to schickarmane@ca-nv-awwa.org if the orange and blue Online-Registration buttons are not visible below. Education Course Registration Form.

Seats Are Limited to #10
 per class in West Sacramento due to social distancing. Do not wait until the last month before you are up for recertification. Claim your spot earlier in the year.  All registrations close 2 weeks prior to class date if we do not meet a minimum requirement. Please, register early to ensure the production of classes will be hosted.

Refunds are not permitted within 14-Business Days of the course, and 20 days before an exam.
Submit a transfer or refund form if needed before 14-business days of class. 

Education receipts
 for classes are from schickarmane@ca-nv-awwa.org
Receipts are not needed at entry to attend a Course. Bring your notes and kit!

Exam receipts
 with exam details will come from 
genriquez@ca-nv-awwa.org
Receipts are needed at entry to attend the exam.



Education
Backflow Tester Course details:
10/04/2021 - 10/08/2021
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday-Friday
4.0 CEU’s available, based on attendance
Course: REHS Approved
 
Coordinator: Michelle Van Dommelen
mvandommelen@ca-nv-awwa.org

Site Location:
Dr. Kenneth D. Kerri Training Center
3920 West Capitol Ave, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95691
Instructor: Randy Valenzano 

Prerequisites: It is suggested to bring your own test kit, tools and accessories. Some are available if you do not have one yet.
Course Description: This course (half lecture and half hands-on training) provides the testing and maintenance methods for backflow prevention assemblies.  Participants will learn how to recognize various backflow preventers and the proper procedures for testing each assembly under a variety of test conditions.  This course will review all the rules, codes and regulations on the backflow requirements. 

Note:
Lunch is on your own | 
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Dress in layers for HV/AC.

Parking: 
Please do not park directly in front of our neighbors doors. 



Certification is generally needed after a Course. If you are only looking for a refresher of information, see our education schedule for Backflow Refresher workshops to obtain 8.0 contact hours, or a two-day refresher for 16.0 contact hours.
 
Certification ExamEnrollment in the Education class does not guarantee a seat in the Certification exam. All certification exams have a separate application and fee. Certification exam applications must be submitted to the Certification Department 20 days prior to the exam date.
Certified Backflow Assembly Prevention Testers Certification
Contact Gina Enriquez; genriquez@ca-nv-awwa.org OR Steven Garner; sgarner@ca-nv-awwa.org for exam details and certification information. 

BPAT Certification Exam Application
Gina Enriquez | Certification Specialist 
Certification's exam fee & application are separate from education backflow tester course. 




Covid-19 noticePersonal and community safety and health is a Section top priority.  In-person activities are being conducted following CDC, regional and local guidelines. By registering for this event, you are hereby agreeing that you have read and agree to the “Workshop Prerequisite Requirements Guidelines”. Visit our page to view the Requirement Guidelines.

MembershipJoin AWWA and the CA-NV Section
Visit the Section's Membership page to download a membership application

When
10/4/2021 - 10/8/2021
Where
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Dr. Kenneth D. Kerri Training Center 3920 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 100 West Sacramento, CA 95691
Online registration not available.
 

Refund Policy

Requests for refunds and transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Full refund of fee paid (minus 25% handling fee) will be issued for cancellations received more than 15 days prior to class start date. All fees are non-refundable thereafter. Transfers are based on availability. No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date. A 100% refund or credit of your registration fee will be issued if a class is canceled by the Section.

Transfer Policy

Requests for transfers must be made in writing and are subject to the following conditions: Transfers are based on availability.  No transfer requests will be authorized if they are not received more than 15 days prior to class start date.