Virginia Backflow Tester Certification Courses
40-Hour Backflow Class Schedule ($1,000)
Richmond, VA – Monday 04/28/25 through Friday 05/02/25
Fredericksburg, VA – Monday 05/19/25 through Friday 05/23/25
Chantilly, VA – Monday 06/02/25 through Friday 06/06/25
Newport News, VA – Monday 06/23/25 through Friday 06/27/25
There is an exam with the state after taking the course, more info on how to schedule and prepare for the exam on our DPOR test prep page - on this page we have links to the applications and more info on the difference between the 40 and 16 hour course.
16-Hour Backflow Class Schedule ($500)
Do a Private Course or Host A Public Course
No course scheduled in your area ? We have two additional programs available, links to more info below:
Private Course - We can come to your location and train only your staff, bring all props, handouts, equipment, etc., Minimum of 10 students
Host a Course - Similar to a private course, we come to your facility and train your staff, but also you allow other local technicians to attend. No minimums for these and you get 2 free students.
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Approval
Our 40-hour and 16-hour courses are approved through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation ( DPOR ) as vocational training related to the State Backflow Prevention Device Worker license ( requirement 13 on the DPOR application downloadable here ) Our registration with DPOR can be found here
We have a breakdown for the state test and access to all of the applications on our DPOR Test Prep page
Which Backflow Prevention Test Procedures Should I Use ?
We have found the USC 10th Edition testing procedures to be the most efficient, often with additional procedures required on the RP for some water purveyors. On our YouTube Channel, we created a series of videos explaining the testing procedures and how to prepare for practical exams:
Testing the Reduced Pressure Principle ( RP ) - By the Book
Testing the Double Check Valve Assembly ( DCV ) - By the Book
Testing the Pressure Vacuum Breaker ( PVB ) Assembly - By the Book
Tips and Tricks for taking Backflow Practical Exams
The USC 10th Edition Textbook can be purchased at www.uscfoundationstore.com