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 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

 

May 25, 2023 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 4/25/23)

August 31, 2023 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 8/1/23)

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 FEBRUARY 2023 EXAM *  
EXAM TOOK PASS FAIL % PASS % PASS
(1990-Today)
A-Surface 24 13 11 54 55
B-Surface 34 18 16 53 54
C-Surface 50 33 17 66 65
A-Well 3 1 2 33 56
B-Well 14 6 8 43 42
C-Well 43 20 23 47 50
D-Well 0 0 0 N/A 42
A-Distribution 28 12 16 43 47
B-Distribution 47 12 35 26 58
C-Distribution 132 59 73 45 49
D-Distribution 1 0 1 0 60
Cross-Connection 45 30 15 67 59