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Backflow Short-Term

Gain the knowledge to test, inspect, and maintain backflow prevention systems safely and accurately.

Gain the knowledge to test, inspect, and maintain backflow prevention systems safely and accurately.

Prepare for Certification and Compliance

Ozarks Tech’s Backflow Prevention course prepares you to inspect cross-connection and backflow systems and to take the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers exam.

Training covers:

  • Backflow system inspection and maintenance

  • OSHA, USEPA, and ASSE compliance standards

  • Missouri and Arkansas regulatory requirements

This course is designed for individuals with at least five years of plumbing or related industry experience who want to expand their credentials and ensure water system safety through proper backflow prevention practices.

Training Options

PLMS 100: Backflow Prevention Certification Prep & Exam (ASSE 5110)

Duration: 1 Week
Credits: 0
Cost: $649

This state-approved course is designed to teach individuals how to perform the inspection of cross-connection and backflow prevention systems in order to successfully pass the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers exam. This course and exam comply with MO, AR OSHA/USEPA and ASSE requirements for Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers.

Prerequisite(s): At least five (5) years of experience in a plumbing, pipefitting or related industry field.

  

Backflow Prevention Recertification Prep & Exam (ASSE 5110)

Duration: 1 Day
Credits: 0
Cost: $395

This refresher course will cover the knowledge and skills necessary to re-certify those who were previously certified to perform the inspection of cross connection control and backflow prevention systems. Certification cannot be more than 6 months expired. Provide a copy of your certification card which will be submitted to ASSE upon completion of the course and exam.

Prerequisite(s): Previous backflow certification card; certification cannot be more than 6 months’ expired. You must provide a copy of your certification card which will be submitted to ASSE upon completion of the course and exam.

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Short-Term Course Cancellation & Refunds

Short-Term Course Cancellation & Refunds

If Ozarks Technical Community College cancels a short-term course, a full (100%) refund will be issued.

If a student needs to withdraw from or switch a course, they must notify us at least ten (10) business days before the course begins. Requests made within ten business days of the start date are not eligible for a refund.

Refunds are issued through Nelnet and sent to your My Refunds designation. If you have not set up My Refunds, a check will be mailed to you. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process.

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