ASSE 6020 study plan
ASSE 6020 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Field Testing Procedures and Test Equipment & Hydraulics and Backflow Principles
Explain how differential pressure across a check valve relates to gauge readings during a field test
Identify each component of the test kit and state its function before connecting anything
Demonstrate the correct hose routing for a reduced pressure principle assembly test on a practice rig
Calculate expected gauge readings for a known supply pressure using the pressure relationship formula
Your checkpoint
A one-page annotated diagram of the test kit and hose routing for an RP assembly, plus five worked pressure-calculation problems with correct answers
Field Testing Procedures and Test Equipment & Backflow Prevention Assembly Types and Operation
Perform the full reduced pressure principle assembly test sequence on a practice rig without instructor prompting
Record test results on a standard test report form legibly and completely
Describe the internal operation of each check valve and relief valve during normal flow and during backflow conditions
Diagnose which component has failed when given a set of abnormal gauge readings
Your checkpoint
Three completed practice test reports for an RP assembly with all readings within tolerance and a written justification for each pass or fail determination
Field Testing Procedures and Test Equipment & Backflow Prevention Assembly Types and Operation
Execute the double check valve assembly test procedure and document both check valve hold pressures
Execute the pressure vacuum breaker and spill-resistant vacuum breaker test procedures
Compare the test sequence differences among RP, DC, PVB, and SVB assemblies and explain why each step differs
Set up and zero the test kit gauges and verify calibration status before each session
Your checkpoint
A comparison table of test procedures for four assembly types plus one passing test report for each type performed on a practice rig
Backflow Prevention Assembly Types and Operation & Hydraulics and Backflow Principles
Classify each backflow prevention assembly type by its degree of hazard protection and approved installation orientation
Explain the hydraulic principle of backsiphonage versus backpressure and give one field scenario for each
Identify the causes of check valve chatter, relief valve discharge, and gauge fluctuation during testing
Select the correct assembly type for five given installation scenarios based on hazard and code requirements
Your checkpoint
A hazard-classification reference sheet covering at least six assembly types with application notes, plus a scored set of ten scenario-based assembly selection questions
Cross-Connection Control Program Administration & Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Outline the elements of a cross-connection control program including survey, inventory, and device tracking
Draft a sample notification letter and testing schedule for a small water system
Locate and summarize the code provisions governing tester certification, testing frequency, and reporting deadlines
Explain the difference between containment and isolation policies and when each applies
Your checkpoint
A complete draft cross-connection control program outline for a hypothetical 200-service water system, including inventory fields, testing schedule, and reporting workflow
Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance & Field Testing Procedures and Test Equipment
Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble the check valve and relief valve of an RP assembly using the correct tools
Identify worn or fouled components by visual inspection and state the corrective action for each
Troubleshoot a failed test by isolating the faulty component through systematic gauge reading analysis
Document a repair with parts replaced, before-and-after readings, and a retest result
Your checkpoint
A repair log for two practice assemblies showing the diagnosed fault, parts replaced, and a post-repair passing test report
Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance & Cross-Connection Control Program Administration
Describe a preventive maintenance schedule for each assembly type and justify the interval
Explain recordkeeping requirements for tests, repairs, and device inventory and design a tracking log
Troubleshoot three written fault scenarios and rank the most likely causes
Explain how to handle a device that fails retest after repair, including notification obligations
Your checkpoint
A written response to three troubleshooting scenarios with ranked causes and corrective steps, plus a preventive maintenance schedule template
Field Testing Procedures and Test Equipment & Backflow Prevention Assembly Types and Operation & Cross-Connection Control Program Administration & Hydraulics and Backflow Principles & Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance & Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Complete a timed full-length practice exam under test conditions
Review every missed question and write the underlying principle it tested
Re-perform two assembly tests on a practice rig to confirm retained procedural skill
Summarize the six domains into a single condensed review sheet for final recall
Your checkpoint
A scored practice exam with a written error analysis and a one-page condensed review sheet covering all six domains
Milestones
Week 2: Pass a proctored RP assembly field test with all readings within tolerance and a correctly completed report form
Week 4: Score at least 80 percent on a 25-question quiz covering assembly types, hydraulics, and test procedures
Week 6: Diagnose and repair a seeded fault in a practice assembly and obtain a passing retest without assistance
Week 8: Score at least 85 percent on a full-length timed practice exam with every missed item analyzed in writing