Description

Course Description

• TREEO FDEP OCP 04251051 : CEUs: 1.2 DS DW WW
• FBPR CILB (Construction): # 0000995; Course #0000710; Hours 7
• Start: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m (Off-site times may vary)
• Approval for The Water Tower location only: 6 W/WW CE's
• Course coordinator: Marta Keilhauer mkeilhauer@treeo.ufl.edu 
• Phone: (352) 392-9570 or (352) 294-3878

This two-day course updates students on guidelines for acceptable practices for testing and annual inspection of backflow prevention assemblies used in cross connection control programs. Students review information in the classroom to prepare for the written exam. They also work with staff in the wet lab to refresh tester skills. Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers hold valid certification for two-years from the date of initial certification and/or recertification. We give a third year as a grace period. Once the three years have passed, you will need to take the Initial certification again.

Qualified Reciprocity Upon successful completion of the course and exam (80 question), Georgia Backflow Certificates can reciprocate to UF TREEO Backflow Certificates. You must bring a copy of your existing Georgia Backflow Certificate as confirmation that you are already a tester. 

Special Notice To Florida Licensed Drinking Water, Wastewater and Distribution System Operators: Operators requiring CEUs toward renewal of their licenses cannot take the same course in the renewal cycle 2021-23 that they took during the renewal cycle 2019-2021. Taking the same course in back-to-back renewal periods is prohibited by the FDEP Operator Certification Program. Operators will need to wait until the renewal period 2023-2025 if they want to take the same course again and receive CEU credits.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO NON-TREEO TESTERS- UF TREEO will no longer accept Tester Certifications from other providers. To become a UF TREEO Backflow TESTER,  you will need to attend our Initial Backflow Assembly Tester Training and Certification to become UF TREEO Certified. 

Recertification will be awarded after successful completion of a hands-on lab test (RP and DC) and a 50-question written exam. UF/TREEO testers may use written instructions during the hands-on portion of the exam with a 10-point penalty.

The exam will consist of a written portion (1-hour time limit) and a hands-on evaluation (1-hour time limit)

Special Note for RECERTIFICATION DATES -Starting Aug 01,2018, we will no longer extend RECERT DUE dates to match people that attend early Recertification classes. Please try to attend a Recertification class close to your RECERT DUE Date or Expiration date.

The Recertification date will be set 2 years from the time you attend the class.

Daily breaks are provided.

You are on your own for lunch.

If you do not pass the final exam and hands-on testing, you are able to return to re-test. A fee of $100 will be charged and must be paid prior to receiving your certificate.

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain the basic hydraulics of a backflow condition and the differences between backflow due to backpressure and backsiphonage
• Describe the different types of backflow prevention assemblies and what backflow conditions they protect against
• Demonstrate the proper field test procedure for the reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly
• Demonstrate the proper field test procedure for the double check valve.

Please Note: You must be present for entire course time to receive continuing education credit and certificate of attendance.

Prerequisites

This is for current and valid TREEO Tester certificate holders seeking renewal. Students must be a current TREEO Backflow Tester certificate holder in order to take this recertification course. We no longer accept outside Tester certificates. Please contact Marta Keilhauer with questions.

Register

Register via the TREEO website: Backflow Prevention Recertification | University of Florida