ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam

Starting in June 2025, this course, and other courses related to cross-connection control and backflow prevention, are being offered in partnership with Madison Area Technical College (Madison College). We will provide the same high quality training, but Madison College will be handling course registration and course coordination.

Register for this course or other cross-connection and backflow prevention courses

The ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam is intended for those who already have ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification who need an ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).

This certification is required for Minnesota Licensed plumbers who want to obtain a Minnesota Backflow Prevention Rebuilder Certification

Upcoming dates coming soon!

Take course number RA01494 when it’s offered next.

What You Will Learn:

Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively. Practice backflow preventer repair in hands-on lab sessions. Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).

Who Should Attend:

Plumbers and cross-connection control testers who already have the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification and who need to earn an ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer certification (ASSE 5130).

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Course Details: RA01494

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Course Outline

Backflow prevention devices and assemblies—terminology and applications

Repair Tools and Procedures

Repair Safety

Troubleshooting—identifying cases of failure and proper repairs

Hands-on repair practice on RPZ, double check, spill-resistant vacuum breaker and pressure vacuum breaker assemblies

Review of backflow preventer test procedures

Program Director & Instructors

  • Benjamin Jordan

    Program Director

    Benjamin J. Jordan, PE, is a program director with Interdisciplinary Professional Programs in the transportation sector. He has over 35 years of experience in civil engineering and public works. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a Master of Public Affairs degree with a Certificate in Public Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.

  • Program Director

    Benjamin Jordan

Total Credits:
CEU 2.2
PDH 22

Course Administration

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Payment Options

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

  • Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
  • Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
  • You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Enroll over the phone and pay by credit card.

  • Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
  • Provide the registrations representative with:
    • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
    • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

Pay by Check

Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

  • Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
  • Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
  • Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
  • You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

Pay by Purchase Order

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

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