Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator Exam Information - 2008
(For ALL Operator Grades)
New Exam Application Procedures For Drinking Water Operators - 2008
By Paul S. Niman, Board Chairman
The Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities (Board), through the Division of Professional Licensure (DPL), is now working with the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) and Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) to provide testing services for individuals wishing to become licensed as drinking water operators in Massachusetts. The new procedures will now use computerized exams offered throughout the year at selected locations accessible to all regions. These procedures were developed to make the exams more convenient for potential operators and to reduce the cost for taking the exams. Pencil and paper exams are no longer offered.
AMP will schedule applicants for the exams. The exams will be offered throughout the year, at a date and time chosen by the applicant. The exams will be administered at an AMP location selected by the applicant. Currently, AMP has two testing sites in Massachusetts in Saugus and Holyoke. A third site is being developed in the Worcester area and is expected to be available by July 2008. In addition, applicants may take the exams in Nashua (NH), Providence (RI), Hartford (CT), Albany (NY), and over 160 AMP Assessment Centers geographically located throughout the United States. Applicants will receive their exam score and diagnostic report following completion of the exam.
To apply to take an exam, please go to www.goamp.com and select “Candidates” from AMP’s home page. When prompted to choose a category, select “Other” from the pull down menu. When prompted to choose a program, select “Massachusetts Drinking Water Operator” from the pull down menu. Next you will be prompted to select an exam from the pull down menu. These procedures and additional information are outlined in the candidate handbook, which is available at the AMP website listed below. You may also schedule an exam by phone by calling AMP at 1-800-345-6559.
The examination fee is $104.50. An application for licensure will be given to applicants passing the exam. The fees for licensure include an application fee of $23.00 and a licensure fee of $35.00. Applicants may request a wall certificate for a $5.00 fee. Applicants will pay the $104.50 fee each time they take an exam, even if they do not pass the exam and choose to retake the exam.
Additional exam application information may be obtained at:
Questions regarding the new exam application procedures can be directed to Paul Niman at (617) 556-1166 or by email to Paul.Niman@state.ma.us
To view and download license applications and other forms, visit the Massachusetts Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Facilities.
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