This page contains information relevant to each licensure class and level offered by the Operator Certification Program. Taking and passing the applicable licensure examination is required in order to be eligible for licensure. You may submit your application for licensure at any time to us once you have met all of the requirements. Please view the links below to obtain more detailed information about the licensure process.
Taking and passing an examination is just one of the requirements you will need in order to be eligible for licensure. Recent changes to the program have made it possible for an applicant to sit for an examination prior to obtaining the mandatory level of experience. This change allows the applicant the opportunity to sit for their examination while simultaneously obtaining their experience. Please view the links below to obtain more detailed information about the examination process.
The Operator Certification Program is excited to announce the launch of our new electronic re-examination application. You now have the option of applying for your re-examination via the Online Business Center.
Here’s a brief overview of how it works:
The Operator Certification Program is responsible for overseeing a professional licensure program for all water and wastewater treatment plant as well as water distribution system operators.
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