Section Env-Wq 304.05 - Operator-in-Training Status(a) There shall be an operator-in-training (OIT) status for each grade of wastewater operator certification.(b) Eligibility criteria for each OIT grade shall be identical to that for the full certification grade to which the OIT correlates, except that applicants may take the written exam for a particular grade with less operating experience than required for that full grade.(c) Operators holding an OIT certificate shall be allowed to be in responsible charge of a plant that is one or more grade classification(s) below the OIT grade certificate held.(d) Full certification status shall be granted to an OIT after the certification committee receives written verification from the OIT's supervisor that the OIT has completed the operating experience requirement.(e) An owner may request the certification committee to approve an OIT to be placed in responsible charge of a plant of the same grade, by submitting a written request that explains the reasons why the owner believes the individual is qualified to supervise the plant.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 304.05
(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Wq 304) #10392, eff 8-1-13