Section 114.05. Examinations and applications.

 

(1)  Examinations and on-the-job experience shall be used to determine knowledge, skill and ability of the applicant to perform duties at a waterworks. A score of 75% or higher shall be a passing score on each written examination. An applicant desiring to be certified to perform duties at a waterworks shall submit a completed application to the department at least 28 days prior to the established date of a written examination on an application form provided by the department. Fees as outlined in s. NR 114.06 shall accompany the application. Applicants shall be notified of their eligibility for examination.

(2)  Written examinations shall be conducted week days at least 2 times annually in 6 locations specified by the department, except as provided in sub. (3) .

(3)  Surface water examinations may be given upon written request if the examination is needed to meet the requirements in s. NR 114.12 (2) (d) .

(4)  Written examinations may not be issued to applicants who have not properly registered 28 days prior to the examination date, or who fail to identify themselves on request.

(5)  Examination papers may not be returned to an applicant. Examination results will be mailed to applicant within 60 days of the examination date.

(6)  Applicants who fail to pass a written examination may apply to the department for reexamination at a subsequent scheduled examination.

(7)  The department shall provide a list of reference materials and study guides pertaining to each subclass.

(9)  An applicant who holds a valid water system certification under subch. III in subclasses Z, I, L or V may apply for and be granted certification in the same waterworks subclasses as listed in s. NR 114.10 without repeating the subclass examination.

History: Cr. Register, September, 1995, No. 477 , eff. 10-1-95; am. (1) and (2), cr. (9), Register, December, 2000, No. 540 , eff. 1-1-01; CR 13-054 : am. (1), r. (8) Register June 2014 No. 702 , eff. 7-1-15.