Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 8:00am-3:00pm

According to the Canadian Standards Association, a cross connection is defined as any actual or potential connection between a potable water system and any source of pollution or contamination. Cross connections are present in every water system; depending on the size of the system, hundreds or thousands of potential cross connections can exist. 

Students and/or working professionals from a variety of professions and trades are encouraged to take the backflow assembly tester certification course. Courses prepare students for the backflow assembly tester certification exam and are accredited by the BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA).

Sat: 8:00AM-3:00PM 

Cross connection certification tickets are valid for 5 years. Individuals must go through re-certification training and examination before the expiration of their active back-flow prevention ticket. Successful recertification will validate backflow prevention for another 5 years.

IMP: Please note there is an additional fee for the BCWWA Tester Recertification Exam that you must register for and pay online for the exam directly with BCWWA as soon as possible, and no later than the Friday prior to your course in order to be eligible to take the exam.

This course is available for StrongerBC future skills grant. Please contact CPS@kpu.ca on how to apply.