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Morrison Backflow Education and Training Courses
ABPA NEW TESTER CERTIFICATION COURSE
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never been certified BEFORE? THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!
This is a week long, 40 hour course. We use our near 20 years of experience in the Backflow industry and apply what we know about unique learners to design our teaching to help you LEARN what you need to know to pass the Tester Certifiation Exam. Individual student attention, hands-on teaching, and opportunities within the instructional time to do what we are teaching you, set our instruction apart. Our course costs are for the instruction, additonal costs and registration is required for the ABPA testers certification.
- Course topics include:
- USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition Test Procedures
- Hydraulics
- Assembly operation
- Rules, regulations, and how to troubleshoot issues
- How to safely test devices
RENEW YOUR ABPA TESTER CERTIFICATION
Classes are Wednesday afternoons, and all day on Thursday and Fridays, 20 hours total.
Class Times: Wed. 1 – 5 p.m., Thur. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Exam to be administered by ABPA on Saturday following class
This class will prepare the student to take the Re-Certification Exam and provide an opportunity to practice the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition test procedures in a classroom setting.
The class is intended for those who already hold a Tester Certification. A 100 question multiple choice written examination and a practical examination will be administered by the ABPA following the class. Please bring the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition Manual with you to class. If a book is needed, please contact our office.
This class will prepare the student to take the Re-Certification Exam and provide an opportunity to practice the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition test procedures in a classroom setting.
The class is intended for those who already hold a Tester Certification. A 100 question multiple choice written examination and a practical examination will be administered by the ABPA following the class. Please bring the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition Manual with you to class. If a book is needed, please contact our office.
ABPA CCC SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION
Classes are all day on Thursday and Fridays, 16 hours total.
Class Times: Thur. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.Exam to be administered by ABPA on Saturday following class
This class will prepare the student to take the ABPA CCC Specialist Exam.
The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is needed by administrative authorities throughout North America to assure that Cross-Connection Control programs continue to protect the drinking water. The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification Committee completed the task of establishing criteria for what a Cross-Connection Control Specialist needs to know. Once a person has been trained, an examination protocol had to be developed to verify the applicant's knowledge that may be used to administer a Cross-Connection Control program in accordance with the need to know criteria.
This class will prepare the student to take the ABPA CCC Specialist Exam.
The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is needed by administrative authorities throughout North America to assure that Cross-Connection Control programs continue to protect the drinking water. The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification Committee completed the task of establishing criteria for what a Cross-Connection Control Specialist needs to know. Once a person has been trained, an examination protocol had to be developed to verify the applicant's knowledge that may be used to administer a Cross-Connection Control program in accordance with the need to know criteria.
Backflow Repair
Classes are all day on Thursday and Fridays, 16 hours total.
Class Times: Thur. & Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This is an advanced class for anyone holding a current backflow tester certification (ABPA or ASSE) that is looking to develop repair skills. Primarily wet-lab focused, participants will learn practical approaches to repairing commonly seen issues with backflow prevention assemblies, including instruction on disassebly, cleaning, and part replacement.
This is an advanced class for anyone holding a current backflow tester certification (ABPA or ASSE) that is looking to develop repair skills. Primarily wet-lab focused, participants will learn practical approaches to repairing commonly seen issues with backflow prevention assemblies, including instruction on disassebly, cleaning, and part replacement.
2025 COURSE DATES
ABPA Backflow Tester Certification:
Jan 13th - Jan 17th; Exam January 18th, 2025 - FULL
Feb 3rd - Feb 7th; Exam February 8th, 2025
Mar 3rd - Mar 7th; Exam March 8th, 2025
April 7th - April 11th; Exam April 12th, 2025
Sept 8th - Sept 12th; Exam September 13th, 2025
Oct 6th - Oct 10th; Exam October 11th, 2025
Nov 3rd - Nov 7th; Exam November 8th, 2025
Dec 8th - Dec 12th; Exam December 13th, 2025
ABPA CCC Specialist Certification:
May 2025 - check back for more information soon!
Backflow Repair:
March 27th - 28th, 2025
Registration Form - All 2025 Courses
STEP 1: Sign up for one of our classes. Complete the form above and push the yellow button to send us your registration.
STEP 2: A confirmation email will be sent once the class registration has been reviewed. We will reach out to confirm dates of the course and to make sure you are enrolled in the correct course.
NEW ABPA TESTER CERTIFICATION STEP 3: Submit tuition payment. Course Costs: $950, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam and the ABPA full certification course manual (USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition Manual)ABPA TESTER CERTIFICATION RENEWAL STEP 3: Submit tuition payment. Course Costs: $500, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam. If you need a USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition manual, there will be an additional cost.ABPA SPECIALIST STEP 3: Submit tuition payment. Course Costs: $850, includes the $50 facility fee for the Saturday exam. A training manual is provided.
NEW ABPA Tester Certification: This class is intended for those who do NOT hold an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification.REQUIRED for NEW Tester Certification: The Student must complete and submit the Backflow Assembly Tester Certification Application and ABPA exam fee 14 days prior to the exam date. Failure to complete this step will mean you won't have a test option at the end of your course and you won't have the opportunity to become a Certified Tester. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Tester Certification Exam. The ABPA Tester Certification Examamination is split into two parts: a written section consisting of a 100 multiple choice questions, and a performance examination. ABPA is paid directly for the cost of the exam through the provided registration link.
ABPA Tester Certification Renewal: This class is intended for those who already hold an ABPA Backflow Tester Certification. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Tester Certification Exam. The ABPA Tester Certification Examamination is split into two parts: a written section consisting of a 100 multiple choice questions, and a performance examination. ABPA is paid directly for the cost of the exam through the provided registration link. You must have the USC FCCC&HR 10th Edition manual with you at class.
ABPA SPECIALIST Certification: This class is intended for those who administer and supervise cross connection programs.
The Cross-Connection Control Specialist is needed by administrative authorities throughout North America to assure that Cross-Connection Control programs continue to protect the drinking water. The American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification Committee completed the task of establishing criteria for what a Cross-Connection Control Specialist needs to know. Once a person has been trained, an examination protocol had to be developed to verify the applicant's knowledge that may be used to administer a Cross-Connection Control program in accordance with the need to know criteria. The Student must complete and submit the Backflow Assembly Specialist Certification Application and pay the ABPA exam fee 14 days prior to the exam date. Failure to complete this step means you won't have a test option at the end of your course and will not have the opportunity to become a Certified Specialist. Upon confirmation of tuition payment you will receive an email with a link to register with the ABPA for our private ABPA Specialist Certification Exam. The ABPA Specialist Certification Examamination is a written multiple-choice exam covering subjects contained in the ABPA Specialist Need-to-Know Criteria.
While we provide individual attention to each of our students, we cannot guarantee that a student will pass the Backflow Tester or Specialist Certification exam. Refunds will not be given to students who do not pass the exam.
While we provide individual attention to each of our students, we cannot guarantee that a student will pass the Backflow Tester or Specialist Certification exam. Refunds will not be given to students who do not pass the exam.