DW Operator Certification: Exams

 

 

DRINKING WATER EXAM APPLICATION APPRENTICE CERTIFICATION UPGRADE

 
 DRINKING WATER EXAM APPLICATION
 

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Exam Instructions

 PDF Apprentice Certification Upgrade Application (fillable)

Exam Details:

Exam confirmation letters are sent out 2 weeks prior to the examination. If you would like to check earlier if your application has been received, please check via the operator portal.

  • Exam location and times may vary. Refer to your confirmation letter for the exact date/time/location.
  • Examinees are encouraged to arrive early
  • A time limit of three (3) hours will be allowed to complete the exam
  • Exam capacity is subject to limitations set by the venue. Applications are considered in the order they are received. Applications received after a venue is full will be moved to another future exam.

 

Math Formulas, provided with all exams, may be found below:

 

Needs-to-Know Manuals Available For Download:

 

For a list of Board-approved certification schools, click here.

 
2023 TRADITIONAL EXAM DATES


 

October 26, 2023 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 9/26/23)

     
Exam Site Locations - 

Hickory -      
Hickory Metro Convention Center   
1960 13th Avenue Dr. SE
Hickory, NC 

Raleigh -          
NCSU McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St.
Raleigh, NC        

Williamston - 
Sen. Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center
New Road
Williamston, NC
                         
                      
2023 COMPUTER-BASED EXAM DATES
None Scheduled                     
  * PASS RATES FOR MAY 2023 EXAM *  
EXAM TOOK PASS FAIL % PASS % PASS
(1990-Today)
A-Surface 24 10 14 42 55
B-Surface 25 20 5 80 54
C-Surface 55 32 23 58 65
A-Well 4 4 0 100 56
B-Well 18 6 12 33 42
C-Well 69 29 40 42 50
D-Well 0 0 0 N/A 42
A-Distribution 42 19 23 45 47
B-Distribution 60 50 10 83 58
C-Distribution 173 84 89 49 49
D-Distribution 0 0 0 N/A 60
Cross-Connection 34 21 13 62 59