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MS 3506, Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 Phone: (850) 245-7500 Fax: (850) 245-8410 [Email: Operator.Certification@FloridaDEP.gov](Email: Operator.Certification@FloridaDEP.gov)  \n[http://www.floridadep.gov/ocp](http://www.floridadep.gov/ocp)  \nCustomer Satisfaction Survey  \nTable of Contents  \nMission of the Operator Certification Program 2  \nIntroduction: Please Read This First! 2  \nStep One: Examination process 2  \nHigh School Diploma 3  \nMinimum Examination Eligibility Requirements 4  \nExamination Fees 4  \nWards of the State (Florida only) 5  \nStep Two: Licensing process 5  \nLicensure Application 6  \nLicensure Application Fee 6  \nExperience Verification 6  \nEmployment Verification Current or Past: 7  \nWhat is required when submitting a License application? 7  \nMinimum Licensure Eligibility Requirements 7  \nReciprocity Applicants 8  \nMailing Addresses and Contact Information 9  \nChange of Address 9  \nTechnical Assistance and Professional Training 10  \nRelated Regulatory Information 10  \nExamination Subject Area Overview 11  \nApproved Training Courses-Water and Wastewater Treatment Operator 14  \nTraining outside of Florida 14  \nApproved on-line and Community College course list 14  \nApproved Training Courses-Water Distribution System Operator 17  \nLicense Renewal and Failure To Renew 19  \nNull and Void Licenses 20  \nFrequently Asked Questions Concerning Continuing Education 21  \nContinuing Education Providers 22  \nApproved Correspondence Courses for CEUs 23  \nThings to Remember Before Sending in Your Application 26  \nExamination Applicants 26  \nLicense Applicants 26  \nMission of the Operator Certification Program  \nThe mission of the Florida Operator Certification Program is to promote public health and safety, protect the environment, and conserve Florida’s water resources by ensuring that all persons working in drinking water, water distribution, and wastewater meet the highest standards for certification as determined by the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under the guidelines of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  \nIntroduction: Please Read This First!  \nChapter 62-602. Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C. ) defines specific requirements for application, examination, licensure, renewal, and regulation of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and Distribution System Operators.  \nThis handbook contains useful information on approved training courses, related regulations and associations that assist in training or technical programs. We encourage you to carefully read all information in the handbook before completing an application.  \nStep One: Examination process  \nYou must meet all minimum eligibility requirements for the examination type and level for which you are applying. Here is what you will need to be considered eligible to qualify for examination for Water, Waste water or Water System Distribution operators.  \n• Complete an examination application in full. [Application must be for examination]  \n• Include your name, address, telephone number, date of birth, social security number and level/type of license. 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