1. A. The Department shall consider the following criteria to determine whether an applicant has the experience and education required for certification in a specific class and grade:

   1. 1. Years of experience at a lower grade;
   2. 2. Qualifying experience in the same or a related field; and
   3. 3. Education in a qualifying discipline.
2. B. An applicant shall provide written evidence of education in a qualifying discipline. The applicant shall provide transcripts if the Department determines that the transcripts are necessary to verify completion of the education requirements.
3. C. An applicant shall provide written evidence of qualifying experience in the applicable facility class.

4. D. An applicant shall meet the following requirements for admission to a certification examination:

   1. 1. For Grade 1, high school graduation or the equivalent.

   2. 2. For Grade 2, at least:

      1. a. High school graduation or the equivalent and one year of qualifying experience as a Grade 1 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 1 operator in another jurisdiction;
      2. b. Two years of postsecondary education in a qualifying discipline and one year of qualifying experience, including six months as a Grade 1 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 1 operator in another jurisdiction; or
      3. c. A bachelor’s degree in a qualifying discipline and six months of qualifying experience.

   3. 3. For Grade 3, at least:

      1. a. High school graduation or the equivalent and two years of qualifying experience, including one year as a Grade 2 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 2 operator in another jurisdiction;
      2. b. Two years of postsecondary education in a qualifying discipline, and 18 months of qualifying experience as a Grade 2 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 2 operator in another jurisdiction; or
      3. c. A bachelor’s degree in a qualifying discipline and one year of qualifying experience.

   4. 4. For Grade 4, at least:

      1. a. High school graduation or the equivalent and three years of qualifying experience, including one year as a Grade 3 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 3 operator in another jurisdiction;
      2. b. Two years of postsecondary education in a qualifying discipline and 30 months of qualifying experience, including one year as a Grade 3 operator or the equivalent of a Grade 3 operator in another jurisdiction; or
      3. c. A bachelor’s degree in a qualifying discipline, and two years of qualifying experience.

Historical Note

Former Section R9-20-517 repealed, new Section R9-20-517 adopted effective November 1, 1979 (Supp. 79-6). Amended effective March 19, 1980 (Supp. 80-2). Former Section R9-20-517 amended, renumbered as Section R9-20-512, then renumbered as Section R18-4-112 effective October 23, 1987 (Supp. 87-4). R18-5-112 recodified from R18-4-112 (Supp. 95-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 1171, effective February 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 5079, effective October 16, 2001 (Supp. 01-4).