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Course Description

  • TREEO FDEP OCP: 04271043 CEUs: 1.6 DS DW WW
  • FBPR CILB (Construction) #: 0000995; Course #0000709; Hours 10 (includes BSP)
  • Time:  8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Approval for The Water Tower location only: CE-12-W-WW-0823-TWT-013126-000
  • PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Coordinator: Marta Keilhauer mkeilhauer@treeo.ufl.edu 
Phone: (352) 294-3878

This two-day advanced course is for individuals currently holding Backflow Assembly Tester certification. Time is spent both in the classroom and the working lab. This advanced course provides the experienced tester with hands-on experience in the repair and maintenance of large diameter backflow preventers from various manufacturers. Instructors discuss advanced testing, trouble-shooting and safety procedures.  It is strongly recommended that you wait to attend this course until you have held a tester certification for at least six months.  This will give the tester time to gain field experience and be prepared for the advanced concepts in this course.

Local Requirements:

  • Check with local water purveyors and Authorities for additional requirements, such as being a licensed plumbing contractor, certified repair technician or Fire Sprinkler Technician.

Florida Statutes:

  • Installers or repairers of backflow prevention assemblies must be state-licensed plumbing contractors.
  • Specific statutes and requirements can be found in Florida Statutes CHAPTER 489 and CHAPTER 633.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a written and hands-on exam the student will be certified in Backflow Repair. By the end of this course, participants should be able to perform the following:

  • Analyze the cause for failure of six different reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assemblies
  • Field test six different backflow prevention assemblies
  • Disassemble six different backflow preventers using knowledge of proper procedures and special tools while following manufacturer’s instructions
  • Demonstrate safety procedures while repairing a backflow prevention assembly
  • Score a minimum of 70% correct answers on a written exam.

Prerequisites

  • You must hold a current TREEO Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification to attend this class.
  • Outside Tester certificates from other agencies are not accepted.
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Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 11, 2026 to Jun 12, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

University of Florida IFAS Extension West Palm Beach
531 N Military Trail
Mounts Bldg
West Palm Beach FL 33415

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 18, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 18, 2026

Section Notes

University of Florida IFAS Extension Apopka
2725 S Binion Rd.
Apopka FL 32703

This location opens at 8:00am, so courses will start at 8:30am.
Building "B" Lab-109 towards the end of the corridor to the right.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 23, 2026 to Jun 24, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 18, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 18, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 07, 2026 to Jul 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 02, 2026

Section Notes

University of Florida IFAS Extension Apopka
2725 S Binion Rd.
Apopka FL 32703

This location opens at 8:00am, so courses will start at 8:30am.
Building "B" Lab-109 towards the end of the corridor to the right.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 16, 2026 to Jul 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

Water Tower
2500 Clean Water Ct
Buford GA 30519

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jul 31, 2026 to Aug 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 26, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 26, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Located in: Twin Lakes Park

Once you turn into the main Twin Lakes Park entrance, you will follow the road until you reach the first stop sign. Turn right. Parking and the IFAS building will be on your right.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 18, 2026 to Sep 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

CW Wood Plumbing
1328 Romney St
Jacksonville, FL 32211

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 17, 2026

Section Notes

University of Florida IFAS Extension Apopka
2725 S Binion Rd.
Apopka FL 32703

This location opens at 8:00am, so courses will start at 8:30am.
Building "B" Lab-109 towards the end of the corridor to the right.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 05, 2026 to Oct 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2026

Section Notes

University of Florida IFAS Extension Apopka
2725 S Binion Rd.
Apopka FL 32703

This location opens at 8:00am, so courses will start at 8:30am.
Building "B" Lab-109 towards the end of the corridor to the right.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 10, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

Water Tower
2500 Clean Water Ct
Buford GA 30519

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

Tri-County Apprenticeship Academy
13830 Jetport Commerce Parkway, Suite 5
Fort Myers, FL 33913

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 20, 2026 to Oct 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 15, 2026

Section Notes

TREEO Center
3900 SW 63rd Blvd.
Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Map to TREEO Note: Be sure to use the UF/TREEO map because some internet maps will give you the wrong directions to get to our facility. Do not turn onto SW 63 from SR 24 (Archer Rd.) The road is closed just before you get to TREEO.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

https://treeo.ufl.edu/directions-lodging/

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 18, 2026 to Nov 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
16.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom Lecture  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 13, 2026

Section Notes

Course location:

University of Florida IFAS Extension West Palm Beach
531 N Military Trail
Mounts Bldg
West Palm Beach FL 33415

PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to wear closed toe shoes when working in the lab areas.

Cancellation/refund policy: Students who do not attend class and fail to notify the university department at least five business days before the course start date forfeit the full course registration fee. View the full refund/substitution policy here

 

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