Cross-Connection Certification
Course Overview
Boost your plumbing expertise by exploring cross connection. Knowledge of the natural laws that govern water flow allows you to predict how it will behave. Become a specialist for backflow assemblies, allowing you to install, troubleshoot, repair, and test. Discover the different backflows, and why they happen, once identified, determine hazard levels, and choose the proper assembly/device. Whether it be premise, area/zone or fixture isolation, your knowledge will allow you to assess the protection required. Test your knowledge in the course exam.
After completion, the specialist will be certified for a five (5) year period, before the certification expires, the specialist will have to take a recertification course. CSA standards are reviewed, including the NPC and the B64.10
Recommended for Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Sprinklerfitters and those having experience with potable piping systems.
Comprehensive Online Learning with Hands-On Training
Our Cross Connection Control Specialist course offers a flexible and thorough learning experience, combining the convenience of online education with essential hands-on training.
Course Structure:
- Online Learning: Complete the majority of the coursework online at your own pace, providing you with the flexibility to balance your studies with other commitments.
- Hands-On Training: Attend a single, intensive 10-hour hands-on class where you will gain practical experience and test various physical devices to ensure you master the necessary skills.
- Final Examination: The final exam will be written, assessing both your theoretical knowledge and practical competencies.
This hybrid approach ensures you receive comprehensive education and hands-on experience, equipping you with the skills required to become a certified Cross Connection Control Specialist.
COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
- A minimum overall score of 50% is required to pass.
- A minimum score of 75% on the Written Assessment is required to pass.
DELIVERY METHOD
This course employs a variety of delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, or blended teaching platforms. Collaborative exercises, assignments, seminars, labs, discussions, audio/visual presentations, case studies, and other activities may be utilized to enhance learning.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Students are expected to act responsibly and uphold the principles outlined in our Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy. This includes preserving company property, taking responsibility for their education by staying informed of academic requirements and policies, respecting others, and meeting expectations for attendance, assignments, deadlines, and appointments.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
Canadian Water Protection Ltd. is dedicated to fostering equity and creating learning environments that promote a sense of belonging, respect, and dignity for all individuals. We recognize that every member of our community plays a vital role in championing equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we provide the necessary resources and support to address barriers meaningfully.
TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
At Canadian Water Protection Ltd., we honor and acknowledge that the land on which we learn, work, and live is Treaty Six territory. We strive to learn from history and the wisdom of the First Peoples in Canada. Through ongoing education, we aim to advance truth and reconciliation and work towards a better future together.
