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Download
a Certification Application
All applications can be downloaded here. |
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What You Need to Know About Computer-Based Testing
Learn about the policies and procedures for earning your certificate, try the online demo, and view a list of test sites. |
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Download a Study Guide (FREE to Members)
Now a CWEA member benefit. You will need to enter your CWEA or WEF membership number as your username. Your password (all in lowercase) is your first initial and last name (i.e. msmith). New members need to wait 2 weeks for their membership to become effective, however don't let this be a reason not to receive your study guide today. Contact certsupp@cwea.org or call (510) 382-7800 x 119 to request your free copy and receive it via e-mail. |
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Become a Member
Interested in becoming a CWEA member or don't know your member number? Contact La Tasha King or call (510) 382-7800 x110. |
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How
to Become Certified in Your Wastewater Vocation
To become certified, you must qualify with the required
education and experience and then pass a written
test. Tests are given on the fourth Saturday in
January and July. You must apply 3 months before
the test date. CWEA offers candidate handbooks,
study guides, and study sessions to help you pass
your exam. Learn more about applying for certification
and test preparation. |
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Wastewater
Occupation Certification
Find out more about wastewater employee certifications:
when certification is required, the different certified vocations,
and the benefits to employers and employees. |
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Information
For Current Certificate Holders
Make sure you don't lose your certification. Certificate
holders are required to renew every year and re-certify,
by completing at least 12 hours of training, every
two years. |
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Plant
Maintenance Grade IV Split into
Electrical/Instrumentation Grade IV and Mechanical
Technologist Grade IV
Beginning January 2007 the single management level
Plant Maintenance Grade IV will be replaced by two
separate specialty certifications: Mechanical
Technologist Grade IV and
Electrical/Instrumentation Grade IV. |
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Code
of Ethics
The certification Code of Ethics has been revised.
Those renewing January and July 2006 do not need
to sign the Code to renew. |
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Certification
Examiner Newsletter
The Certification Examiner is a newsletter for CWEA
certificate holders, applicants, and employers.
Quarterly issues feature the latest certification
news and announcements, training and contact hours
info, test taking tips. Issues are either emailed
or mailed to all certificate holders and
applicants. |
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Lost
Your Certificate or Need a Duplicate?
For a small fee you can receive a duplicate copy of
your current certificate. Just click on the link for the
form. |
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Wastewater
trainers & educators
Add value to your training and educational events
by offering contact hours that can be used by CWEA
certificate holders to satisfy their recertification
requirement. |
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Training
Programs Pre-Approved for Continuing Education
Requirement
Find all training programs that have been
pre-approved for continuing education. If it's on
the list for your vocation, then you can use the
course to meet the continuing education
requirement. |
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Other
Certification Links
Visit other wastewater certification bodies and learn about great programs they offer. |
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Special
Announcements
- Study Guides are now available online free to members (user name and password required)
- Applying for your certification is never too early. Submit your application today for the next test window.
- Having trouble with cut-sheets? Lenny Rather, TCP EC Northern Liaison, developed Mastering Cut-Sheets. |
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Important
Dates
- Apply September - November 2008 for January to March 31, 2009 test dates
- Apply December 2008- February 2009 for April to June 30, 2009 test dates
- Apply March 2009 - May 2009 for July 2009 to September 30, 2009 test dates
- Apply June 2009- August 2009 for October 2009 to December 31, 2009 test dates |