R309-300-7. Examinations

  1. The time and place of the examination to qualify for a certificate shall be determined by the Commission or a proctor designated by the Commission. All examinations will be conducted at sites designated by the Commission or designated by a proctor designated by the Commission. The written examinations will be graded, and the applicant notified of the results within 30 days. The online examinations will be graded at the site of the examination. If an operator taking the examination fails to pass, the operator may file an application for reexamination 30 days after the exam.

  2. The minimum passing grade for all certification exams shall be 70 percent correct on all questions asked.

  3. An individual who has failed to pass at least two consecutive written exams, at the same grade level and discipline, may make an application for an oral exam. The oral exam will be administered by at least two Commission members or by other individuals approved by the Director. If the individual fails this exam, the deficient areas will be discussed after the exam is completed.

  4. Examinations will be given in nine grades, four in water treatment and five water distribution. The examinations will cover, but not be limited to, the following areas:

  (a) general water supply knowledge;

  (b) control processes in water treatment or distribution;

  (c) operation, maintenance, and emergency procedures in treatment or distribution;

  (d) proper record keeping;

  (e) laws and requirements, and water quality standards.

  5. The written examination question bank and text matrix shall be reviewed periodically by the Commission.