Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester — BPAT

Description

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers are responsible for the field testing and the troubleshooting of backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow Prevention Assembly Testers present assembly test results to their client and / or to the public water supplier.

Certifying Organization

California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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