1. (a) An applicant who has had a certificate revoked, and not reinstated, for any reason other than failure to meet renewal requirements pursuant to section 63840 shall not be eligible for water treatment operator examination at any grade level.

2. (b) In order to be eligible for taking the T1 operator exam, an applicant shall have a high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:

   1. (1) Successful completion of the “Basic Small Water System Operations” course provided by the Department, or
   2. (2) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of chemical feeds, hydraulic systems, and pumps.

3. (c) In order to be eligible for taking the T2 operator exam, an applicant shall have:

   1. (1) A high school diploma or GED. The following experience and/or training may be substituted for a high school diploma or GED:

      1. (A) Successful completion of the “Basic Small Water System Operations” course provided by the Department, or
      2. (B) One year as an operator of a facility that required an understanding of chemical feeds, hydraulic systems, and pumps.
   2. (2) Successfully completed at least one course of specialized training covering the fundamentals of drinking water treatment.

4. (d) In order to be eligible for taking the T3 operator exam, an applicant shall have:

   1. (1) A high school diploma or GED.
   2. (2) Successfully completed a total of at least two courses of specialized training that includes at least one course covering the fundamentals of drinking water treatment.

5. (e) In order to be eligible for taking the T4 operator exam, an applicant shall have:

   1. (1) A valid Grade T3 operator certificate.
   2. (2) Successfully completed at least three courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in drinking water treatment.

6. (f) In order to be eligible for taking the T5 operator exam, an applicant shall have:

   1. (1) A valid Grade T4 operator certificate.
   2. (2) Successfully completed at least four courses of specialized training that includes at least two courses in drinking water treatment.
7. (g) Specialized training courses used to fulfill the requirements of this section may also be used to fulfill the requirements of section 63780.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 100275 and 106910, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 106875, 106900, 106910 and 116555, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New article 3 (sections 63775-63795) and section filed 12-26-2000 as an emergency; operative 1-1-2001 (Register 2000, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-1-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New article 3 (sections 63775-63795) and section refiled 4-25-2001 as an emergency; operative 5-2-2001 (Register 2001, No. 17). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-30-2001 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. Certificate of Compliance as to 4-25-2001 order transmitted to OAL 7-12-2001 and filed 8-13-2001 (Register 2001, No. 33).