Courses
This is a QBCC approved online course required for all plumbers who need to renew the backflow endorsement on their plumbing licence. If a plumber or provisional plumber has previously held a backflow prevention endorsement, the Backflow Prevention Revalidation course completed within the last five (5) years.
The course covers a review of the current relevant legislation relating to backflow procedures and practices. Specifically, it covers the competency required to test, commission, and maintain backflow prevention devices. It covers preparation for the work, the identification of testing and commissioning requirements, the physical testing and commissioning of devices, the maintenance of devices, and the completion of work finalisation processes.
To complete the backflow revalidation course, participants will be required to complete a self-paced online assessment and submit six previous test reports, tested to the current standard.
PLEASE NOTE: A webcam is required to participate in the course and action its content.
Prerequisites
The revalidation is only available for plumbers who currently hold the backflow endorsement on their plumber’s licence. The backflow endorsement is required to be revalidated prior to its expiry date; however, it can be completed by licensees within 12 months after the expiry date as listed on their licence.
Unique Student Identifier
Students must also possess a valid USI.
All learners undertaking nationally accredited training must possess a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). The USI is an individual education number that allows learners to access their training records and results at any time. If learners do not possess a valid USI while undertaking accredited training they will be unable to receive a Statement of Attainment.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered online and is self-paced. Students will be given one month to complete the course.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to renew the Backflow Prevention endorsement on their plumber’s licence.
Course Recognition
As this course is QBCC approved, upon successful completion learners will be issued with a Certificate of Completion. The certificate must be presented to the QBCC to have the endorsement renewed on your licence.
Course Fees
- Members: $250* (GST Inclusive)
- Associate Members: $342* (GST Inclusive)
- Non-members: $380* (GST Inclusive)
* Course subsidies may be available.
MPAQ Member Discount
MPAQ members (excluding associate retired and associate apprentices) are eligible for a discount on MPAQ courses.
In order to access the discount you must fulfil one of the following eligibility requirements:
- You must be a member for at least one year if paying for membership monthly; or
- You must pay for your membership upfront for one year.
Course Subsidies
We are proud to have been selected as one of a core group of registered training organisations (RTO) that will be delivering Construction Skills Queensland-funded training in CSQ’s new training year (from 1 October 2022). We look forward to supporting individuals and businesses to unlock new opportunities in the building and construction industry through training.
Construction Skills Queensland is an independent, not-for-profit, industry-funded body supporting employers, workers, apprentices, trainees, and career seekers in the building and construction industry.
Below is the maximum amount of funding that is available for this unit of competency to eligible participants:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Max. Amount Funded per Participant |
|---|---|---|
| CMBPDRV001 | Revalidation Course Commission and Maintain Backflow Prevention Devices | $208.00 |
Please note that the CSQ subsidy is only payable where the reasonable timeframe from completion is applied.
The expectation is that this will not exceed more than 3 months prior to the certification expiry date, which means if you complete the backflow revalidation more than three months before your backflow endorsement expiry date, then you won’t be eligible for the CSQ subsidy.
Please plan to do your backflow revalidation within three months of your backflow endorsement expiry date.
Additional Fees
Additional fees may apply for the process of reissuing your licence with the backflow endorsement. These fees and charges will be incurred from the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) and any issues with these fees should be raised directly with them.
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Industry Standards
The Australian Standards (including all amendments) listed below are required for this course:
NOTE: The AS2845.3:2010 is still active in Queensland until the Form 9 is updated to require testing to be performed to AS/NZS2845.3:2020.
MPAQ members get access to nine Australian Standards worth over $2,000 for free!
If you are an MPAQ member, and you have already registered for the online standards, login to SAI global below:
If you haven’t already registered for the online standards, register using the link below. Please note that it takes up to 2 business days from registration to receive access. Only one person from a contracting membership can have access.
If you are not an MPAQ Member, you can purchase the Australia Standards required from SAI Global.
Please ensure you have all of your personal details, including your USI, with you prior to registering for the course to make your enrolment process as quick and easy as possible. Once your registration, payment, and enrolment is complete you will be able to commence the training course immediately. The program used for this online training program runs best on a non-Apple device. Please use Chrome as your internet browser where possible.
To enrol, please click the link at the top of this page.
If you have any questions, call the MPAQ Training Services team on 07 3273 0800.
Please send completed enrolment forms to training@mpaq.com.au.
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