Rule 62-602.410. Applications for Examination

(1) Applications for treatment plant operator examinations shall be made on DEP Form 62-602.410(1), Application for Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Examination, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, effective November 2025 (http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18522), and shall include all fees and documentation required by this chapter. Applications for water distribution system operator examinations shall be made on DEP Form 62-602.410(2), Application for Water Distribution System Operator Examination, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, effective November 2025 (http://flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-18523), and shall include all fees and documentation required by this chapter. Copies of this document may be obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection, Operator Certification Program, Mail Station 3506, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.

(2) Documentation of course completion shall include the name and type of training institution, the number of classroom hours in the approved course, the date of course completion, the type and level of training approved (water or domestic wastewater treatment plant Class D, C, B, or A or water distribution system Level 4, 3, 2, or 1), and the signature of the instructor who determined that the applicant has successfully completed the course.

(3) In addition to the completed application form, fees, and all supporting documentation, two photographs of the applicant’s face and head, size 2 inches by 2 inches, not more than 6 months old, must be included. Any photograph that is not identifiable will be returned to the applicant and will delay the processing of the application. Rulemaking Authority 403.869, 403.872 FS. Law Implemented 403.872 FS. History–New 2-6-02, Amended 10-15-07, 11-6-25.