Tester Recertification

About the course

The Review features classroom and hands-on instruction during the morning with hands-on practice and testing in the afternoon.

The Exam includes written and practical examinations administered beginning at 2:00 PM.  The written exam must be completed within one hour. The practical exam is limited to 30 minutes.

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Prerequisites

Previous BPS Course attendees: Attendee must possess a Certificate of Attendance from a previous 40-hour tester certification course offered by BPS.

Previous Non-BPS certified attendees: As a courtesy to previously certified testers, BPS will consider offering recertification to non-BPS certified testers if the prospective attendee can demonstrate knowledge of the backflow industry and testing procedures. The prospective attendee must show proof of certification by providing a copy of a previously obtained certification or recertification certificate.

2023 Courses:

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FULL – January 23, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – February 10, 2023 – New Orleans, LA – $395

FULL – March 24, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – April 14, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – May 19, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – June 23, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – July 28, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – August 14, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – September 22, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

October 19, 2023 – Grand Forks, North Dakota – $595

FULL – November 17, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

FULL – December 1, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

December 15, 2023 – Baton Rouge, LA – $395

Class Notes:

Classroom instruction includes:

  • Installation guidelines
  • Testing procedures
  • Review of cross connection control and backflow prevention general information

 

Hands-on instruction includes a demonstration of the proper testing procedure along with attendee practice.

Examination includes a written exam followed by a hands-on practical exam. Attendees must pass both written and hands-on practical exam without instructions in order to receive recertification.

Daily breaks are scheduled and attendees are responsible for their own lunch.