Wisconsin Backflow Tester Certification Courses

40-Hour Certification Course Schedule ($750)

We are currently offering private courses only in Wisconsin. We offer public courses in Iowa that have a similar format and can be set up to be valid for Wisconsin as well, otherwise we also offer private courses.

Check out our Iowa Page for open enrollment courses

Have a Private Course and get your technicians trained at your location and on your schedule. More info on our Private Course Page ( minimum of 10 students )

We hope to do more local courses in this area, but need instructors to teach them, BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR AND JOIN OUR TEAM .. more info on our Careers Page

Approvals and Registrations

We recently received formal approval from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, who regulate the licensing examinations and pre-requisite trainings for most trades and also backflow prevention testers in the state.

How Do I Become a Certified Backflow Tester in Wisconsin?

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers, especially those working with water purveyors in the state, are regulated by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. They require a student seeking certification to take a 40-hour course that is approved by the Department, where our submission has recently been approved.

https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/CrossConnectionControlTester/Default.aspx

Which Backflow Preventer Testing Procedures Should I Use?

There are a bunch of options when it comes to testing backflow preventers as far as which procedures to use. We have found that the ASSE 5000 Single Hose Procedures are most efficient if you can use them, and have fewer requirements as far as equipment, connector tees, and number of hoses and adapters needed.

On our YouTube channel, we created a series of videos where we test the four types of preventers using these procedures if you're not familiar with them:

Reduced Pressure Principle (RPZ) - ASSE 5000 Single Hose Procedures

Double Check Valve Assembly (DCV) - ASSE 5000 Single Hose Procedures

Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) - ASSE 5000 Single Hose Procedures

Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker (SVB) - ASSE 5000 Single Hose Procedures

Download These Procedures in PDF