Interdisciplinary Professional Programs
College of Engineering

Backflow Preventer Repair

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. To register for this course or other cross-connection and backflow prevention courses visit: Backflow Preventer Repair

This practical course dives into the essential tools, techniques, and safety practices for repairing backflow prevention assemblies. Participants will work directly with RPZs, double checks, and vacuum breakers from multiple manufacturers to gain real-world repair experience. With a focus on troubleshooting and test procedure review, this course is ideal for professionals looking to expand their capabilities and reduce downtime in the field.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and apply the correct tools and procedures for repairing various types of backflow preventers.
  • Diagnose common failure modes and implement effective repair strategies.
  • Perform hands-on repairs and review testing protocols to ensure compliance and functionality.

Who Should Attend:

  • Certified backflow testers seeking to expand their repair expertise.
  • Licensed plumbers involved in cross-connection control and device maintenance.
  • Water utility professionals and contractors responsible for backflow prevention systems.

Upcoming dates coming soon!

Take course number RA01834 when it’s offered next.

Course Details: RA01834

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Course Outline

The next offering of this course is with Madison College.

Please see: Backflow Preventer Repair

Program Director & Instructors

  • Program Director

    Benjamin Jordan

Total Credits:
CEU 1.4, 

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.

Course Notes

This course does not provide ASSE repair certification, if you need to earn ASSE repair certification, sign up for the course ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Repair Course and Exam.

Past Courses

  • Mar. 5-6, 2025 - Face-to-Face (D388)

  • Oct. 23-24, 2024 - Face-to-Face (D381)