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Course Description

  • TREEO FDEP OCP: 04251052 CEUs: 2.0 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

Coordinator: Marta Keilhauer mkeilhauer@treeo.ufl.edu 
Phone: (352) 392-9570 or (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
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 28, 2025 to Mar 01, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2025
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 12, 2025 to Mar 13, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 07, 2025
Section Notes
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 27, 2025 to Mar 28, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 22, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 22, 2025
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2025 to Apr 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 03, 2025
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

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

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 08, 2025 to Apr 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 03, 2025
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.
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 11, 2025 to Apr 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 06, 2025
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
F, Sa
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 23, 2025 to May 24, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
May 18, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
May 18, 2025
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 10, 2025 to Jun 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 05, 2025
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.
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 11, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 06, 2025
Section Notes
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jun 24, 2025 to Jun 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 19, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 19, 2025
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

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

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 06, 2025 to Aug 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 01, 2025
Section Notes
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 08, 2025 to Oct 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 03, 2025
Section Notes
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 09, 2025
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

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

Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 19, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 14, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 14, 2025
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 03, 2025 to Dec 04, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 28, 2025
Section Notes
Section Title
Repair and Maintenance Training and Certification
Type
Discussion
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 09, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
16.0
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $515.00
Drop Request Deadline
Dec 04, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Dec 04, 2025
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.

Gainesville Area Information:

Area Hotels and Information:

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

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