Water and Wastewater

Two tracks, five grades each: Treatment T1-T5 and Distribution D1-D5, administered by the Drinking Water Operator Certification Program (DWOCP) under the State Water Resources Control Board (transferred to SWRCB 2014; roughly 35,000 certified operators). T1: high school diploma or GED plus the Grade T1 exam passed within three years of application. T2: adds one 36-hour (or 3.6 CEU or 3 college semester unit) specialized drinking water treatment course. T3: two such courses, the Grade T3 exam, and one year as a certified T2 operator at a T2-or-higher facility. T4: valid T3 certificate, three courses, Grade T4 exam. Computer-based testing.

Wastewater Operator Certification Program administered by the State Water Resources Control Board, separate from the drinking water program; graded certification with state exams.