Section 327 IAC 5-23-12 - Application for an apprentice to become a certified operatorAuthority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-18-11-3; IC 13-18-11-13
Affected: IC 13-18-11
Sec. 12.
(a) An apprentice is required to fulfill the following requirements to become a certified operator: (1) Meet the educational and experience requirements in section 9 of this rule that are applicable to the class of examination that the apprentice passed.(2) Fulfill the continuing education requirement in section 14(a) of this rule.(3) Complete a certification application on a form approved by the Indiana archives and records administration (IARA) for use by the department, as described in subsection (d), that: (A) contains true and accurate information to the best of the knowledge of the apprentice; and(B) is free of omissions and misrepresentations, either of which may result in rejection of the application or revocation of a certificate previously granted.(4) Submit a completed certification application and fee to the commissioner not later than six (6) years after the date of successfully completing the wastewater treatment certification examination.(b) If an apprentice does not fulfill the requirements of subsection (a) and receive certification as a certified operator within six (6) years, then, to become a certified operator, the apprentice must submit a complete application on a form approved by the IARA for use by the department, as described in subsection (d), to retake the examination and obtain a passing score.(c) Upon receipt of a complete application, the commissioner shall do the following:(1) Review a certification application and supporting documents and make a decision concerning the eligibility of an apprentice for wastewater treatment plant operator certification.(2) Issue a wastewater treatment plant operator certificate designating competency in the appropriate wastewater treatment classification to each apprentice who: (A) submits a complete and timely application;(B) meets the necessary requirements of education, experience, and continuing education; and(C) has successfully completed the appropriate examination within the prior six (6) years.(d) An apprentice seeking to become a certified operator must complete a form approved by the IARA for use by the department and submit a request for certification to the department with the following information and fee: (1) Type of classification requested and apprentice card number with the expiration date.(2) Contact information and date of birth for the applicant.(3) Information about previous Indiana applications and current certification information for an applicant that is a certified operator, if applicable.(4) Indicate if the applicant has ever been the subject of a wastewater license suspension or revocation proceeding or investigation, and if so, include the following: (A) Date of the investigation or proceeding.(B) Result of the investigation or proceeding.(5) Information on educational background for the applicant, including original transcripts, if applicable.(6) Information on continuing education relevant to certification.(7) Information on operational experience history for the applicant.(8) Information on responsible charge experience for the applicant.(9) Signed statements by the applicant and the applicant's supervisor.Water Pollution Control Division; 327 IAC 5-23-12; filed 11/6/2023, 10:44 a.m.: 20231206-IR-327180365FRA