Can my education experience replace the requirement for actual operator experience for the purpose of taking a state exam?
Ans. In some cases, education experience will shorten the actual work experience an operator must have to obtain a certification. For example, to qualify for a Grade III Biological Water Pollution Control Certification, an operator must have two years (24 months) of actual experience. However, if the operator is a graduate of a two or four year college or university and has taken, and passed, a minimum of six courses in the basic sciences, then only 18 months of actual experience at a Grade II or higher biological water pollution control system is needed. See the Wastewater Rules on this web site for other examples.
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