Are there any substitutions that can be used to help satisfy the eligibility requirements?
Yes, for the Operator-In-Training Intermediate, Operator-In-Training Advanced, Class 4, Class 3, Class 2, and Class 1 certification levels, up to 50 percent of the total requirement may be combined credit received for completed wastewater courses, college credits, and related experience. The Operator-In-Training Intermediate and Class 4 levels receive an additional 3 months substitution credit for high school completion or the equivalent. For Collection System Operator certification, up to 9 months credit may be granted for completion of collection system courses and/or wastewater courses and/or wastewater operating experience.