OREGON BACKFLOW TRAINING

Become certified as a Backflow Assembly Tester

CCC offers five-day backflow tester certification courses approved by the Oregon Health Division. Only certified testers can perform the annual backflow assembly test required by the Oregon Plumbing Code and Water Purveyors. The Department of Human Services requires proof of high school diploma or GED certificate in order to complete the certification process.

For students seeking to earn credit toward a CCC degree, please visit www.clackamas.edu/wet for program and registration information.

Five-Day Backflow Tester Course - 3.0 CEUs

Approved by OESAC for 3.0 Drinking Water Relevant CEUs 1.5 Wastewater CEUs

Approved Landscape Construction Professionals CEH: 40 Technical Hours

Successful completion of this course qualifies you to apply to the State of Oregon for certification as a Certified Backflow Assembly Tester. During the class, you will learn to test all approved backflow assemblies. In addition, you will learn proper installation, troubleshooting, and basic repair methods.

Schedule

Class meets in-person M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location

Clackamas Community College, Training Center B, Room T150

19600 Molalla Ave.

Oregon City, OR 97045

YOUR INSTRUCTOR RECOMMENDS LOOKING THESE BACKFLOW TESTING VIDEOS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE ATTENDING

https://www.wetrc.org/backflow-testing-videos-and-procedu

Student Expectations:

These workshops are Clackamas Community College courses.

All participants of this workshop will be campus students and expected to comply with the Clackamas Community College Student Code of Conduct guidelines to maintain a professional and respectful environment.

Classroom Environment:

This course is held in a classroom with an open-plan setting and no heating.

Please dress appropriately for cold or wet weather conditions as necessary.

Required materials:

Students should bring written utensils and a notepad, notebook, or paper for note-taking.

Prerequisites:

A High School Diploma or GED is not required to participate in this workshop.

However, it is required when applying for a Backflow/Cross Connection license with the State of Oregon.

REFUND & CANCELATION POLICIES:

CCC provides full refunds if you drop your classes on time. We do not provide partial refunds.

To receive a full refund, you must drop this workshop or request a refund at least 48 Hours Before the class begins.

Special Circumstances Refunds may be considered for emergencies or extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the organizers.

CCC Course Cancelations:

Workshops may be canceled due to insufficient registration, unforeseen events, or other factors.

If this workshop does get canceled, participants will be notified (through e-mail) and full refunds will be provided.

Contacts for Course Questions:

Enrollment, Refunds, or Administrative Concerns:
Amber Steele, Administrative Assistant, at amber.steele@clackamas.edu.
Course Content or Instructional Questions:
For questions about course materials, curriculum, late arrivals, or Backflow-specific topics, Matt LaForce, Instructor, at laforce@clackamas.edu.

Registrations are closed

Five-Day Backflow Tester Course - 3.0 DW CEUs 1.5 WW CEUs