Section 114.33. Applications and examinations.

 

(1)  A person desiring to be certified to perform duties at a water system shall submit a completed application form to the department at least 28 days prior to the established date of a written examination. Fees as outlined in s. NR 114.34 shall accompany the application form. Applicants shall be notified of their eligibility for examination.

(2)  Examinations shall be used to determine knowledge, skill and ability of the applicant to perform duties at a water system. A score of 75% or higher shall be a passing score on each written examination.

(3)  Written examinations shall be conducted at least 2 times annually in 6 locations specified by the department.

(4)  Examinations for water system operations may not be issued to applicants who have not properly registered 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 water system subclass.

(8)  An applicant who holds a valid waterworks certification under subch. I in subclasses Z, I, L or V may apply for and be granted certification in the same water system subclasses as listed in s. NR 114.29 without repeating the subclass examination.

History: Cr. Register, December, 2000, No. 540 , eff. 1-1-01.