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.

 
2024  EXAM DATES


 

August 29, 2024 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 7/30/24)

October 31, 2024 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 10/1/24)

     
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
                         
                      

 

  * PASS RATES FOR  MAY 2024 EXAMS *  
EXAM TOOK PASS FAIL % PASS % PASS
(1990-Today)
A-Surface 28 17 11 61 55
B-Surface 34 19 15 56 54
C-Surface 77 38 15 56 65
A-Well 1 1 0 100 56
B-Well 18 7 11 39 42
C-Well 71 20 51 28 50
D-Well 0 0 0 N/A 42
A-Distribution 44 25 19 57 47
B-Distribution 77 58 19 75 58
C-Distribution 184 85 99 46 49
D-Distribution 1 1 0 100 60
Cross-Connection 24 16 8 67 59