Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)

Very Small Water System Operator

Credential: Very Small Water System Operator
Credentialing Agency: Association of Boards of Certification (ABC)

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Very Small Water System Operator must have knowledge how to operate equipment and system, water quality parameters and sampling, how to install, maintain and evaluate equipment, perform safety duties and administrative and compliance duties. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and six months of operator experience. Candidates must also pass an examination, which is multiple choice and evaluates an operator's knowledge of tasks related to the operation of small water systems.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Very Small Water System Operator

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements (View Details)

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience: 6 months
  • 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

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

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

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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Depending on the level of certification (Class I-IV), there may be additional educational requirements. Refer to the Association of Boards of Certification web site for additional information on educational requirements.

Candidates must have .6 Continuing Education Units to take the exam. In addition, candidates must complete any approved training courses required by their state.

Candidates must have at least six months of experience to take the exam. Depending on the level of certification (Class I-IV), there may be additional experience requirements. Refer to the Association of Boards of Certification web site for additional information on experience requirements. In addition, candidates must meet the particular state’s on-the-job experience requirement.

Written Exam

  • Operate System (22%)
    • System Design
    • System Inspection
    • Chlorine Disinfection
  • Water Quality Parameters and Sampling (20%)
    • Chlorine demand/residual/dosage
    • Coliforms
    • pH
    • Temperature
    • Turbidity
  • Operate Equipment (10%)
    • Blowers and compressors
    • Centrifugal pumps
    • Chemical feeders
    • Chlorinators
    • Hydrants
    • Hydraulic equipment
    • Instrumentation
    • Leak detectors
    • Positive-displacement pumps
    • Valves
  • Install, Maintain and Evaluate Equipment (16%)
    • Install and maintain equipment.
    • Evaluate operation of equipment.
  • Perform Safety Duties (14%)
    • Chemical handling
    • Confined space entry
    • Electrical hazards
    • Fire safety
    • Lock-out/tag-out
    • Personal protective equipment
    • Traffic/work zone
  • Perform Administrative and Compliance Duties (18%)
    • Administer compliance, emergency preparedness and safety program
    • Develop budget
    • Develop operation and maintenance plan
    • Plan and organize work activities
    • Record and evaluate data
    • Respond to complaints
    • Write regulatory authority reports
    • Comply with Drinking Water Regulations

RECERTIFICATION

Very Small Water System Operator

Renewal Period: 2 years

The Very Small Water System Operator credential has the following recertification information:

  • The Very Small Water System Operator certification is valid for two years. Certification holders must have completed 24 hours of continuing education approved by ABC. 

Additional considerations for the Very Small Water System Operator 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 you are referred to ABC for reciprocity by the state that you intend to work in, you can contact ABC for application information. You may still have to meet additional requirements in order to receive a license valid for employment in your state.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

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Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the military occupation (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the military occupation (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

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Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted E1 through E4

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E5 through E6

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E7 and Above

Early Career

1-3 years experience; Enlisted “A” School through E5

Mid Career

4-10 years experience; Enlisted E6 through E7

Late Career

10+ years experience; Enlisted E8 and Above

LaDR

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ANSI

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ICAC

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Low

May be difficult to attain: minimum education requirement is a Bachelor's degree, and/or minimum experience is 10 or more years.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

Medium

Moderate ease of attainment: minimum education requirement = Associate's and/or prerequisite and/or minimum experience = more than 2 years and less than 10 years of experience.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

High

Highly attainable: mimum education requirement = HS or less and/or minimum experience = 2 years or less experience and no additional requirements.

Note: In some cases “years of experience” refers to time actively on duty or while holding a certain occupation or prior certification and not always in consecutive calendar years. Additional years required for certain preliminary stages may not be included in this classification. For requirements measured in hours, 1080 hours was considered a year. For days, 365 days was considered a year. Please review all prerequisites and requirements for eligibility, and additional information for details.

MOS is Military Occupational Specialty
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Updated: October 16, 2019
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