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 TRADITIONAL EXAM DATES


 

May 30, 2024 - Hickory, Raleigh & Williamston
(Applications must be postmarked by 4/30/24)

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
                         
                      
2024 COMPUTER-BASED EXAM DATES
None Scheduled                     
  * PASS RATES FOR  FEBRUARY 2024 EXAMS *  
EXAM TOOK PASS FAIL % PASS % PASS
(1990-Today)
A-Surface 33 15 18 46 55
B-Surface 46 32 14 70 54
C-Surface 55 32 23 58 65
A-Well 8 2 6 25 56
B-Well 21 11 10 52 42
C-Well 68 36 32 53 50
D-Well 0 0 0 N/A 42
A-Distribution 17 6 11 35 47
B-Distribution 46 28 18 61 58
C-Distribution 150 57 93 38 49
D-Distribution 0 0 0 N/A 60
Cross-Connection 27 16 11 59 59