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Why attend the training?
This course is designed to prepare participants to write the O.W.W.A. Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification Exam at the end of the course. |
This 5-day, 40-hour course is designed to prepare participants to write the Ontario Water Works Association “Cross Connection Control Specialist” certification exam and is offered at various times throughout the year. Course participants must already be working as licensed plumbers, steam fitters or engineers or be involved in the water distribution industry. Topics include: backflow mechanism, definition of cross connection, causes of backflow, backflow control, hazard classification and control, methods of backflow control and maintenance and testing procedures. The Ontario Water Works Association “Cross Connection Control Specialist” exam will be administered at the end of the course.
What is a cross connection?
A piping arrangement which allows the potable water supply to be connected to a contaminant source.
What is backpressure-backflow?
Backpressure-backflow is the reversal of normal flow in a system due to an increase in the downstream pressure above that of the supply pressure.
Are there regulations related to Backflow or Cross Connection conditions?
The Canadian Plumbing codes have prohibited any connection whereby the potable and non-potable water could mix. The Canadian Plumbing Code Committee continue to work on revising subsection 6.2 "Protection From Contamination".
Who should be taking this program?
Licensed plumbers, steamfitters, engineers or individuals involved in the water distribution industry.
What is a cross connection control program?
It is a cooperative effort between plumbing and health officials, water purveyors, property owners and certified testers, to establish and administer guidelines for controlling cross connections and implementing means to ensure their enforcement so that the public potable water supply will be protected.
What does the course content cover?
Backflow mechanism – definition and causes; Backflow control – hazard classification and methods of control; Typical hazards – chemicals on premises and recommended protection; as well as Maintenance and testing procedures – of assemblies, procedures and hints, use of Duplex gauge; Sight tube; Visual test; Differential pressure gauge and accuracy verification of test equipment.
Why attend the training?
This course is designed to prepare participants to write the O.W.W.A. Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification Exam at the end of the course. Participants also earn 3.5 Director's-Approved CE units ( Continuing Education units).
Course Details:
- Dates: Call for schedule
- Location: Stoney Creek Campus, 481 Barton Street E., Stoney Creek
- Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday
- Cost: $795.00
Above costs include manual and exam.
Registrations are taken on first come, first served basis. A wait list will be established in the event of cancellations and for future offerings. Participants are responsible for bringing a calculator, work boots and safety glasses.
Contact:
Contact Tony DiFrancesco at (905) 575-1212 ext.3626.
"I attended the Cross-Connection / Backflow Preventor Certification course at Mohawk College in October 2006. I work for an environmental consultant and figured that this would be good experience to add to our already multi-faceted business, providing our clients with another option. The course was very informative and worthwhile. I learned an extensive amount about the Ontario Building Code, plumbing and importance of having backflow preventors; as well as having a by-law which helps to protect the municipal water system. Since the course, I have completed a full backflow preventor survey and testing program for a large auto producer. I found the course rewarding and intrigued me to take additional courses which involve by-law enforcement and protection of our water resources. "
Erin Little, Project Scientist
AMEC Earth & Environmental
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