Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers Course

A series of lectures followed by guided exercises in a wet lab will provide understanding of field-testing methods on 4 backflow prevention assemblies: pressure vacuum breakers, spill resistant vacuum breakers, reduced pressure principle assemblies, and double check assemblies. Students will gain knowledge in hydraulics, backflow and back siphonage, types of cross connections, and degrees of hazard and state and federal regulations. Friday afternoon participants can take a written exam and on Saturday morning can take a practical exam administered by the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). Passing scores on both the exams will result in certification by ABPA as a backflow prevention assembly tester. For more information on ABPA see the back of this training announcement or go to their website www.abpa.org.

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What Is It?

Proctors are used in the ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Program to observe and evaluate the performance examinations. The proctor needs to fully understand, and be proficient with, the backflow prevention assembly field test procedures. It isn’t enough to just be a proficient Tester, Proctors also need to know the rules and policies of the ABPA examination process. They are trained to administer a fair and impartial hands-on performance exam. The Proctor will be appointed by the Administrator for a specific examination date and location. Complete Proctor qualifications are available on the ABPA website.

How Do I Become A Proctor?

You must currently be an ABPA certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester, and you should have completed at least one ABPA Tester re-certification. You must also successfully complete a proctor training program.

Do I Have To Take a Test?

Yes, after attending an 8-hour Proctor Training class. The Proctor Applicant shall observe a mock performance exam, during which the person performing the field test procedures may make deliberate errors in the field test procedure and recording of data. The Proctor Trainee shall identify all errors and record them on a form.

What Do I Get?

A qualified proctor applicant who successfully completes the Proctor Training Program will receive a wall certificate containing your name, date, and number. A wallet card is also provided. Each day you act as a proctor, you are eligible to receive a Proctor Compensation fee of up to $100.

Do I Still Have To Maintain My Tester Certification?

Yes. However, your Tester re-certification fee (every three years) will be waived as long as you comply with the Proctor Qualification Requirements. Contact the home office for your promo code to waive your fee when registering for an exam.

Water Quality, Chlorine, Valves and Future Regulations

 Sidney 10/23/24

REGISTRATION/Sign-In: 7:45 am – 8:00 am

Session Training Starts @ 8:00 am

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM:  0.2 Water CECs (Bobbie Schular, MRWS)

• Eliminate stagnant water in tanks
• How to look for leaks
• Water audit

 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: 0.2 Dual CECs (Ross Lehner, Hawkins)

• Chlorine Properties
• Chlorine Safety
• Chemical Dosage Calculations
• Chemical feed rates

 12:00 AM – 1:00 PM LUNCH

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: 0.2 Dual CECs (Nate Weisenberger, AE2S)

• PFAS Regulation Overview
• Selecting the Right Valve for the Job
• Future Regulatory Landscape 

CECs: 0.6 TBA FEE: $60 Members $90 Non-Members

Disinfection, Sampling, and Source Water

Malta 10/24/2024

REGISTRATION/Sign-In: 8:30 am—9:00 am

 Session Training Starts @ 9:00 am

 9:00 – 11:00 am –Disinfection Basics – 0.2 Dual CECs (Nate Weisenburger, AE2S)

• Part 1: Regulatory Overview
• Part 2: Strategies/Equipment
• Logistics of Switching to Chloramines

 11:00 – 12:00 am – Sampling, Monitoring and Reporting Water and Wastewater 0.1 Dual CECs(Robin Frazen, MRWS)

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch on your own

1:00 – 2:00 pm – Sampling, Monitoring and Reporting Water and Wastewater cont. 0.1 Dual CECs (Robin Frazen, MRWS)

2:00 – 4:00 pm – What is in your source water? 0.2 Water CECs (Kristi Kline, MRWS)

CECs: 0.6 TBA FEE: $60 Members $90 Non-Members

This 2-hour class identifies the importance of SOP’s (Emergency Response Plans, Emergency Action Plans) and proper steps to take to minimize mistakes and the important information decision makers need to have. Along with who needs to be notified and guiding your systems thru boil orders. We will also explain the differences between a Boil Water Advisory, a Boil Water Order and a Do Not Drink Order.

CECs: 0.2 Water TBA FEE: $20 Members $30 Non-Members