Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV
Credential: Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV
Credentialing Agency: Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV is an advanced career-level biological wastewater treatment operator certification. Candidates for Class IV are required to have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, plus 1,800 contact hours of post-high school education, and 4 years of acceptable experience including 2 years of direct-responsible charge experience. Candidates must also pass an examination, demonstrating knowledge of core competencies for biological waste operators.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 5402 Boiler Plant Operating |  Some |
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| 5406 Utility Systems Operating | Some |
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| 7009 Equipment Cleaning |  Other |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 4 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 2 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)
2805 SW Snyder Blvd, Suite 535
Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (515) 232-3623
Fax: (515) 965-6827
Email: abc@abccert.org
Education REQUIREMENTS
ABC requires that applicants for class IV certifications hold a High School Diploma or its equivalent, plus 1,800 contact hours of post high school education; on a case-by-case basis the agency will consider an applicant that does not meet this requirement.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
ABC requires that class IV applicants have 4 years of acceptable experience including 2 years of direct responsible charge experience.
Written Exam
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Biological Treatment Processes (50%)
- Monitor Treatment Processes (check process, record data)
- Evaluate Treatment Processes (review data, make decision)
- Adjust Treatment Process (make correction)
- Chemical Addition
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Laboratory Analysis (10%)
- Collect Samples
- Perform Laboratory Analysis
- Interpret Analysis
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Operate Support Equipment (7%)
- To include knowledge of the following support equipment: blowers and compressors, chemical feeders, computers, drives, electronic testing equipment (e.g., volt meters), flow measurement devices, generators, hand tools, instrumentation, measuring and control systems, motors, pneumatic equipment, power tools, pumps, and valves
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Evaluate and Maintain Support Equipment (15%)
- To include knowledge of the following: Check speed of equipment, inspect equipment for abnormal conditions, measure head loss, measure temperature of equipment, read charts, read meters, and read pressure gauges
- Perform diagnostic and preventive maintenance on:blowers and compressors, chemical feeders, drives, instrumentation, motors, pumps and valves
- Perform corrective maintenance on: chemical feeders, drives, instrumentation, motors, pumps, and valves
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Administrative Duties (8%)
- Perform Administrative Duties
- Establish recordkeeping system and record information
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Safety and Emergency Preparedness (10%)
- Establish safety programs and perform safety procedures for: blood borne pathogens, chemical hazard communication, confined space entry, electrical grounding, fire, first aid, infectious diseases, lifting, lock-out/tag-out, personal hygiene, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection, slips, trips, and falls
- Establish emergency plans and respond to emergencies for: civil disorder, facility upset, hazardous waste, natural disasters, power disruption, spill response
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Biological Industrial Waste Operator - Class IV include:
- The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) provides reciprocity information for its certifications among the state certifying agencies of 40 states and a number of foreign countries. For details, visit the ABC Certification Contacts page to find the agency that lists organizations within the individual states, provinces, or governing authorities. If referred to ABC for reciprocity by the state that the applicant intends to work in, he or she can contact ABC for application information. Applicants may still have to meet additional requirements in order to receive a license valid for employment in the state.
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