Operator Certification Training and Exams
Course |
Date |
Location |
Basic Wastewater Treatment |
January 26-28, 2021 |
Webinar by SDARWS |
OpCert Exam (16 Seats Left) |
January 28, 2021-1:00 pm |
Rapid City-Ramkota Rushmore Room |
Water Distribution |
February 23-25 |
Webinar by SDARWS |
OpCert Exam (35 Seats Available) |
February 25-1:00 pm |
Brookings-Wilburt Square Events Ctr |
Wastewater Collection |
March 9-11 |
Webinar by SDARWS |
OpCert Exam (50 Seats Available) |
March 18-1:00 pm |
Rapid City-Ramkota Rushmore Room |
Basic Wastewater Treatment |
March 23-25 |
Webinar by SDARWS |
OpCert Exam |
March 25-1:00 pm |
Watertown-Ramkota/Events Center |
Basic Water Treatment |
April 6-8 |
Sioux Falls-Ramkota |
Small System Water Treatment Workshop |
April 27 |
Rapid City-Ramkota |
Small System Water Treatment Workshop |
April 29 |
Huron-Crossroads/Events Center |
Intermediate Water Treatment |
May 4-6 |
Sioux Falls-Ramkota |
Advanced Water Treatment |
May 18-20 |
TBD |
Stabilization Pond Workshop |
June 1 |
Huron-Crossroads/Events Center |
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More classes/exam sessions will be scheduled for 2021. |
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All classes and exam sessions are tentative based on status of pandemic. |
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All dates are tentative based on number of applicants. Certification exam applications must be submitted for ALL exams including retakes. Applications MUST be received by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) at least two weeks before the exam date, as required by the Operator Certification Rules (ARSD 74:21:02:40). Applicants will receive a confirmation of their exam receipt by the Department. Applications will be accepted via fax at 773-5286. Check or money orders made out to "DENR-Operator Certification" are required. Applications must be filled out completely as they are the sole source of information used to determine operator eligibility to take an exam. The following must have a certified operator in direct responsible charge of their system:
The following operators must be certified:
Exam References-ABC's exam questions are primarily referenced to publications from California State University, Sacramento (916-278-6142); the Water Environment Federation (WEF) (800-666-0206); and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) (800-926-7337). SD Association of Rural Water Systems (SDARWS) does have some study material; however, the best study material is from the above organizations. DENR does not supply any study material. For more information on references and study materials, please check the Association of Boards of Certification WEB page. Any questions on the various training courses that are presented may be directed to the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems (605-556-7219). If there are any questions on certification, please contact Rob Kittay at the Drinking Water Program in Pierre (Phone: 605-773-4208) (Fax: 605-773-5286) (E-mail: Rob Kittay). More information can be found on the Operator Certification WEB Site. |
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All exams cost $10.00, there will be no free retake exams, and renewals will be $6.00 per certificate. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Questions about operator certification should be directed to Rob Kittay at the Drinking Water Program in Pierre (phone: 605-773-4208Â fax: 605-773-5286 email: Rob Kittay) Question concerning the various training courses and for study materials should be be directed to the SD Association of Rural Water Systems (605-556-7219). |