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Jul 06, 2025
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MMT 208 - Backflow Tester Certification
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course offers comprehensive backflow prevention and testing training, adhering to the international standards of American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE). Students engage in laboratory exercises to test and observe backflow prevention devices, exploring the historical development, correction methods and various types of cross-connections. Completion of this course prepares students to earn the ASSE Backflow Tester Certification.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify new and traditional cross-connection control devices.
- Identify a range of testing equipment utilized in backflow prevention.
- Use standard test procedures and adhere to industry regulations.
- Describe common cross-connections in HVAC and irrigation systems.
- List criteria for installing devices on water reuse systems.
- Diagnose issues posing risks to potable water systems.
- Disassemble backflow prevention devices.
- Repair backflow prevention devices.
- Apply industry-wide regulatory laws at federal and state levels.
Listed Topics
- Basic concepts and definitions
- Back siphonage, back pressure and fluid dynamics
- Cross-connections
- Public health and drinking water safety
- Backflow prevention mechanisms
- Regulatory standards including the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
- Design and function of backflow test kits
- Testing methodologies for backflow prevention
- Pressure assemblies and vacuum breakers
- Thermal expansion in plumbing systems
- Troubleshooting techniques for backflow issues
- Backflow preventer models and applications
- Proper drainage considerations
- Fire protection system backflow requirements
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Information Literacy
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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