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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Backflow Prevention Devices

  • Non-Award

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Course Code
VTP408
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services.

Entry requirements

To gain entry into, VTP408 Backflow Prevention Devices candidates require:

  • CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing or industry equivalent
  • NT White Card
  • Must have completed the pre-requisite units for CPCPWT4022
    • CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
    • CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention devices (most hold pre-requisite units: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements, and CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping)
  • Sufficient level of literacy and numeracy

Students are required to wear PPE (personal protective equipment)

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

Study locations

Casuarina

Alice Springs

What you will learn

To achieve the vocational training program VTP408 - Backflow Prevention Devices a total of one (1) unit of competency must be completed as listed below.

Credit for prior study or work

Skills recognition is not applicable to this course. CDU's short courses are highly targeted courses designed to help you improve a specific skill. They will help you improve your career prospects, maintain currency in your field, or allow you to try out something completely new.