Wastewater Collection Operator Class I
Credential: Wastewater Collection Operator Class I
Credentialing Agency: Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)
Renewal Period: 2 years
The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Wastewater Collection Operator Class I certification is for collection operators with knowledge and skills in the areas of equipment operation, evaluation and maintenance, collection system operation, maintenance, and restoration, lift station operation and maintenance, collection system monitoring, evaluation and adjustment, and security, safety and administrative procedures. Wastewater Collection Operator Class I applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and one year of acceptable experience. Applicants must also pass a written exam. Applicants who are currently certified by another certification program and have taken and passed their certification exam with a score of 70 or above may qualify for certification through reciprocity.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Wastewater Collection Operator Class I
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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| 6913 Hazardous Waste Disposing | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- 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
Applicants are required to hold a High School Diploma or its equivalent; on a case-by-case basis the agency will consider a candidate that does not meet this requirement.
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to have one year of acceptable experience.
Written Exam
- Operate Equipment (15%)
- Evaluate and Maintain Equipment (10%)
- Maintain and Restore Collection System (15%)
- Maintain Lift Stations (10%)
- Monitor, Evaluate and Adjust Collection System (35%)
- Perform Security, Safety and Administrative Procedures (15%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Wastewater Collection Operator Class I examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Wastewater Collection Operator Class I
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Wastewater Collection Operator Class I include:
- 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, go to the ABC Certification Contacts page where the agency maintains contact information on certifications offered by individual states, provinces, or governing authorities. If referred to ABC for reciprocity by the state that an applicant intends to work in, he/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 a state.
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