R317-11-5. Qualifications for Certification

5.1. In order to qualify for initial Level 1 certification, a person must:

A. attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 1; and

B. demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 1 training course.

5.2. In order to qualify for initial Level 2 certification, a person must:

A. attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 2;

B. demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 2 training course; and

C. be certified for soil evaluations and percolation testing at Level 1.

5.3. In order to qualify for initial Level 3 certification, a person must:

A. attend a training course provided by an approved training provider specifically for the purpose of certification at Level 3;

B. demonstrate knowledge of course subject matter by successfully passing an examination to be given at the conclusion of the Level 3 training course; and

C. be certified for soil evaluations and percolation testing at Level 1, and certified for design, inspection and maintenance of conventional systems at Level 2.

5.4. All applicants are required to take an examination, but an applicant's current licensing and experience may be substituted for attending the training courses described in Subsections R317-11-5.1.A, R317-11-5.2.A, and R317-11-5.3.A, as follows:

A. An environmental health scientist licensed under Title 58, Chapter 20a, Environmental Health Scientist Act qualifies to substitute licensure and experience for required training for a Level 1, 2 or 3 certification if the Environmental Health Scientist provides to the director evidence of current licensure in Utah and two years experience appropriate to the class of certification requested.

B. A professional engineer licensed under Title 58, Chapter 22, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Licensing Act qualifies to substitute licensure for required training for a Level 1, 2, or 3 certification if the professional engineer provides to the director evidence of current Utah licensure.

C. A person who is a contractor licensed under Title 58, Chapter 55, Utah Construction Trades licensing Act qualifies to substitute licensure and experience for required training for a Level 1 or 2 certification if the licensed contractor provides to the director evidence of at least five years of experience installing underground wastewater disposal systems.

5.5. Evidence of current licensure and experience appropriate to the class of certification must be provided to the director at the time of application for certification.

5.6. An applicant is also required to meet the requirements of Section 63G-12-104 regarding citizenship or alien identification certification.