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    ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 3-7, 2024 (D369)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Oct. 21-25, 2024 (D379)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    • Mar. 3-7, 2025 (D386)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,595
    Earn the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification by completing the ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Course and Exam. The ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification meets Minnesota and Michigan backflow prevention tester certification requirements. You must have five years of experience in plumbing or a related industry to take the exam.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01409

    Cross-Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 3-7, 2024 (D368)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,295
    • Oct. 21-25, 2024 (D378)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,295
    • Mar. 3-7, 2025 (D384)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,295
    This course provides practical training through hands-on sessions that will teach you how to test backflow prevention assemblies and identify and resolve problems with backflow prevention assemblies. Backflow theory; selection of backflow prevention methods, devices and assemblies for specific applications; and state and local agency rules and regulations will also be discussed. Participation in this course and successful completion of the hands-on and written examinations fulfill the training requirements for registration as a Cross-Connection Control Tester in Wisconsin and for certification in several other states.
    Customizable
    RA00447

    Using Warnings and Instructions to Increase Safety and Reduce Liability

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 3-6, 2024 (D211)
      Live Online
      $1,295
    Thoroughly developed warnings and instructions are the most cost-effective way to increase the safety of your product while decreasing your product liability exposure. Learn the current legal duty to warn, the latest ANSI standards that apply to product warnings, factors useful in evaluating effective warnings and instructions, and how to test and revise warnings and instructions.
    Discipline: Industrial
    RA00497

    Supervision and the Art of Supervising New

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 4-6, 2024 (D080)
      Madison, WI or Live Online
      $1,695
    Learn the latest techniques in conflict resolution, effective communication, and team building to capitalize on traditional traits and characteristics of supervision. Participation in multiple case-study-practice sessions will ease implementation of your new knowledge after the course!
    Customizable
    RA01840

    Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 4-6, 2024 (D111)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $1,495
    Improve your understanding of the design, installation, and operation of plumbing systems, including municipal and domestic water supply, waste and vent, storm water, specialty gases, and equipment. Learn how to comply with the codes related to pipe sizing and layout, and coordinate your plumbing design and installation with the work of other consultants and contractors.
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01520

    ASSE Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester and Repairer Recertification

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 6, 2024 (D374)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $595
    • Oct. 24, 2024 (D383)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $595
    • Mar. 6, 2025 (D390)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $595
    Refresh your backflow assembly testing and repair knowledge and take the exam needed to recertify as an ASSE backflow assembly tester and repairer.
    RA01620

    Wisconsin Refresher Course Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention

    Upcoming Dates
    • Jun. 6, 2024 (D372)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $295
    • Oct. 24, 2024 (D382)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $295
    • Mar. 6, 2025 (D389)
      Face-to-Face Madison, WI
      $295
    Update your skills as a cross-connection control tester and earn the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services continuing education hours you need to renew your cross-connection tester registration in Wisconsin.
    Customizable
    Discipline: Mechanical
    RA01430
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