North Dakota Rural Water Systems Association - Training Schedule
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40-Hour Backflow Preventer Tester Certification Course
08/18/2025 - 08/22/2025
About the Course:
This intense five-day course offers instruction on acceptable test procedures for testing backflow prevention assemblies. Certification enables the tester to test initial installations as well as perform the annual testing of assemblies. The 40-hour course consists of classroom instruction and hands-on practice Monday through Thursday, with certification exams given on Friday. Students must pass both the written and hands-on exams in order to receive certification as an approved Backflow Preventer Tester.
Certification is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance. Individuals must renew their certification within six (6) months of the printed expiration date. Recertification up to six (6) months after the expiration date is permitted, but the certification is not valid between the expiration date and the renewal date. NO INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS, OR TESTS SHOULD BE DONE DURING THE EXPIRED PERIOD. Failure to recertify by six (6) months after the expiration date will result in the individual having to retake the initial course and exam.
Class Notes:
Hands-on instruction includes a demonstration of the proper testing procedure along with attendee practice.
The examination includes a written component followed by a hands-on practical component. Attendees must pass both the written and hands-on practical exam without instructions to receive certification.
Daily breaks are scheduled and attendees are responsible for their own lunch. Monday Registration begins at 7:30 am.
*Backflow Prevention trainings qualify as continuing education credits for North Dakota water and wastewater operators. Small system operators may also qualify for operator reimbursement for the trainings.*
Cost:
$1390 Registration Fee
Refunds:
Refunds requested more than 14 days prior to the course start date – course fee minus a $50.00 processing fee.
Refunds requested 14 – 7 days prior to the course start date – course fee minus $250.00 processing fee.
Refunds requested fewer than 7 but more than 2 days prior to the start date – course fee minus $400.00 processing fee.
Refunds requested within 2 days of the start date – no refunds will be issued.
Classes cancelled or rescheduled by Backflow Prevention Services will be entitled to a full refund.