Application for Operator Certification – Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program

Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program

Pursuant to Section 38 of the Water Resources Act,SNL 2002 cW-4.01. The Newfoundland and Labrador Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Program incorporates the following Levels of Operator Certification:

• Operator in Training (OIT);
• Class I;
• Class II;
• Class III;
• Class IV; and
• Small Systems

Information for Supervisors Regarding Submission of Application for Operator Certification

Application for Certification

Eligibility Requirements

With the exception of those applying for OIT status, only those operators currently employed at a water distribution facility, water treatment plant, wastewater collection facility, or wastewater treatment plant shall be eligible for certification.  Operators must also meet education and experience requirements as stipulated by the department to satisfy eligibility requirements.

Before You Begin

Information You'll Need

Information Regarding Documentation of Education

A copy of the Degree, Diploma, Certificate being used to support the educational requirements for certification must be submitted with this Application.

High School Transcripts are available without cost from the Department of Education. To obtain a high school transcript or your high school diploma, please contact:

High School Certification

Department of Education

P.O. Box 8700 St. John's, NL A1B 4J6 Telephone: 1-709-729-3001

Fax: 1-709-729-0611

Email: transcripts@gov.nl.ca

and email, fax or mail in the following information:

• Name and address in your last year of high school
• MCP and/or date of birth
• Last year of high school (e.g. 1997) and high school attended
• Address where you would like your transcript to be sent (or fax number)

A request for a high school transcript normally takes 3-5 business days to process. Your transcript can either be mailed or faxed to you so you must provide an address or fax number with your request.

What to Expect After you Submit the Form

Knowingly verifying false information may result in legal action and will invalidate this application.

Indicate employee's experience in the appropriate section: Water Distribution (WD); Wastewater Collection (WWC); Water Treatment (WT); and/or Wastewater Treatment (WWT). Indicate the amount of time spent at each activity in either hours per day, week or month.

Water Distribution Work Experience

Wastewater Collection Work Experience

Water Treatment Work Experience

Wastewater Treatment Work Experience

Water Distribution Work Experience

Wastewater Collection Work Experience

Water Treatment Work Experience

Wastewater Treatment Work Experience

If not already on file, a copy of the High School Diploma or official transcript must be submitted. High School graduation means Grade 12 (Level III) from 1985 onward. To receive credit for Post Secondary courses, operators must submit a copy of the Degree, Diploma, Certificate etc., or transcript of marks for incomplete courses.

Submitting false information may result in Certification Revocation and legal action by the Department of Environment,  Conservation, and Climate Change.