Backflow Preventer Repair
Course Overview
Learn techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively with hands-on practice on a variety of testable assemblies. This course will give you credit for 20 hours of continuing education credits towards your DSPSWisconsin plumbing license.
In this course you will learn:
- Review backflow prevention assembly terminology, applications and limitations.
- Learn about tools and techniques that will help you to repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively.
- Practice repair hands-on with actual assemblies of several types from a variety of manufacturers.
Who Should Attend?
Practical training for plumbers, sprinkler fitters, facility maintenance personnel, and utility workers focusing on procedures for cross-connection control, backflow prevention, and testing of backflow prevention assemblies.
Fulfill Registration and Certification Requirements
Successful completion of this course fulfills the requirements in Wisconsin for the cross connection control tester registration hours.
Additionally, 20 continuing education hours are credited towards master plumber, journeyman plumber, and commercial plumbing inspector credential holders.
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Chuck is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with over 20 years in the plumbing industry and over 8 years of teaching experience. He has taught cross connection control tester certification courses for over 7 years. After completion of his registered apprenticeship Chuck received his Journey workers license. Chuck holds a master plumbers license, cross connection control tester certification, cross connection control surveyor certification, and an associate’s degree inTechnical Studies. Throughout his career, Chuck has worked with students from diverse backgrounds, helping them develop a strong knowledge base in plumbing and cross connection control this has given the student critical thinking skills that allow them to excel in their craft.
Chuck’s passion for cross connection and storytelling drives his approach to teaching. He believes in creating an engaging, student-centered classroom where every student feels valued and supported. His teaching philosophy centers around fostering a love for cross connection control, encouraging independent critical thinking about the subject, and developing the skills necessary for maintaining public health.
When Chuck is not teaching, you can find himoutdoors, sipping coffee, or enjoying time with his family. He’s also a big fanof travel and always planning the next adventure to learn about new culturesand ideas.

Upcoming dates
Schedule
Registration Date / Time /Location
6/11/2025 7:30am Central Standard Time
Room 141
Daily Schedule / Times
6/11/2025 7:30am - 5:00pm
6/12/2025 7:30am - 5:00pm
6/13/2025 7:30am - 12:00pm
Location
Madison Area TechnicalCollege
Commercial Avenue EducationCenter
2125 Commercial Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Schedule
Registration Date / Time /Location
10/22/2025 7:30am Central Standard Time
Room 141
Daily Schedule / Times
10/22/2025 7:30am –5:00pm
10/23/2025 7:30am –5:00pm
10/24/2025 7:30am – 12:00pm
Location
Madison Area TechnicalCollege
Commercial Avenue EducationCenter
2125 Commercial Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Schedule
Registration Date / Time /Location
03/18/2026 7:00am Central Standard Time
Room 141
Daily Schedule / Times
03/18/2026 7:30am –5:00pm
03/19/2026 7:30am –5:00pm
03/20/2026 7:30am – 12:00pm
Location
Madison Area TechnicalCollege
Commercial Avenue EducationCenter
2125 Commercial Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
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