Certification: Water Treatment Operator - Class III

9400 Plum Drive, Suite 160 Urbandale, IA 50322

The Association of Boards of Certification (ABC), Wastewater Treatment Operator - Class III is a mid-career level biological wastewater treatment operator certification. Wastewater Treatment Operators demonstrate an understanding of the treatment process, laboratory analysis, equipment operation and maintenance, source water characteristics, and security, safety, compliance, and administrative procedures. Candidates must meet education and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.