Cross-Connection Control Education in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Cross Connection Institute offers the full range of cross-connection control and backflow prevention courses and certifications. We have regular offerings and also offer private courses. We also offer a full range of continuing education opportunities for plumbers.
Available Courses
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Cross-Connection Tester Certification
A 40 hour training which equips you to understand cross-connection and backflow hazards
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Backflow Preventer Repair
A 20 hour course that teaches the skills to help repair backflow preventers efficiently and effectively
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Backflow Preventer Refresher
A 6 hour course that offers the continuing education hours you need to renew your registration
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Cross-Connection Control Surveyor
An intensive five-day hands-on training program to prepare you for work in the field
Upcoming Sessions
“Great course! The instructors are obviously very passionate about teaching this material and want the students to know all they can about all types of cross-connection control.”
— Kurt Nilsen, Master Plumber“The hands-on activities and real-world examples gave me a deeper understanding of cross-connection hazards and the necessary steps to prevent them. The course also emphasized the importance of compliance with local regulations, which has made me more confident in my role as a water safety professional. I highly recommend taking this course.”
— Dan Peterson, Water Works Operator“The cross connection class was very energetic and informative. Awesome hands on and classroom engagement. Very good instructor and student participation. Not the typical boring all day reading from a power point class.”
— Curt Thompson, Master plumber & Cross Connection Control Tester“Phenomenal class! Should be mandatory for everyone... went above and beyond my expectations. I will be a stronger asset to my company because of this class.”
— Travis West, Maintenance SupervisorYour Questions, Answered
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Successful completion of this 40 hour training satisfies the Wisconsin Cross Connection Control Tester Certification. Your instructors will walk you through how to apply for the license and you’ll be given a binder of course materials that go through the application process.
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Our courses will give you the hands-on expertise to perform cross connection assembly performance tests.
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This course is recognized by DSPS as being an approved trainer for the cross connection tester certification, recertification, and supplemental continuing education opportunities.
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Cancel 2 weeks prior to class start for a full refund less any processing fees. Registration is transferable after the cancellation period.
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Our course best positions the learner to be successful as a cross connection tester in the industry. We do this in numerous ways. We have a large portion of the course delivered in a hands-on lab environment. We have instructors with various industry backgrounds who have successfully taken over 500 students through this training. We bring in lots of real world up to date installations reflective of what you will see in the field. We give step by step guidance to ensure the highest level of understanding of the subject matter. We have the most robust student to instructor ratio which allows for the most 1:1 time with the instructors to ask questions and deepen the understanding. The course uses state of the art teaching methods to create pathways to the highest success rate! The group makes themselves available before and after classes for people to practice in the lab and ask questions they may have.
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In this course we use the ASSE single hose performance test method for all of the assemblies. This is the most widely accepted method of testing backflow preventer assemblies.
Dates: 10/12/26 - 10/16/26
Times: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday and 7:30am - 12:30pm Friday
Location:
Ferguson Plumbing Supply
3802 Galleon Run
Madison, WI 53718
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