You must sit for and pass the ASBOG examinations which consists of two parts: Fundamentals of Geology and Practice of Geology.
(1) Applying for the examination: You may apply to sit for each section separately or for all sections simultaneously:
- (a) (i) Apply to sit for the Fundamentals of Geology examination once you meet the minimum educational requirements established in WAC 308-15-040.
- (ii) To apply to sit for only the Fundamentals of Geology examination, provide the board with a completed application, an official copy of your transcripts, showing you meet the educational requirements, and the application fee listed in WAC 308-15-150. You do not need to submit employment and experience verification forms or personal references. Once you pass the Fundamentals of Geology examination, you will be enrolled as a geologist-in-training.
- (b) (i) Apply to sit for the Practice of Geology examination once you meet the experience requirements established in WAC 308-15-040.
- (ii) To apply to sit for only the Practice of Geology examination, provide the board completed experience verification forms showing you meet the requirements of WAC 308-15-040. These will be added to the application materials and fee you submitted to sit for the Fundamentals of Geology examination.
- (c) Apply to sit for both parts of the ASBOG examination once you meet all licensure requirements outlined in WAC 308-15-040, by submitting a completed license application packet and application fee. A completed application packet must include official transcripts and experience verification forms.
- (2) Fees: You must submit the application fee with your application prior to the application deadline. Fees are listed in WAC 308-15-150. Following approval of your application you must submit your examination fees directly to ASBOG prior to the deadline specified by ASBOG.
- (3) Special accommodations: If you need special accommodations, the board will provide accommodations consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act. You must request special accommodations at least ninety days before the examination date.
- (4) Failing the examination: You may apply for reexamination by submitting a written request and the administrative fee for reexamination specified in WAC 308-15-150. Once you have been approved for reexamination, you must submit the examination fee directly to ASBOG by the deadline specified by ASBOG.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.220.040, 18.220.050, and 43.24.086. WSR 19-22-034, § 308-15-050, filed 10/31/19, effective 12/1/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.220.040, 18.220.050. WSR 06-04-022, § 308-15-050, filed 1/23/06, effective 2/23/06; WSR 05-01-174, § 308-15-050, filed 12/21/04, effective 1/21/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.220 RCW. WSR 01-12-023, § 308-15-050, filed 5/25/01, effective 6/25/01.]