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For information on the certification requirements and the necessary forms, please refer to NYSDEC’s Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Manual. The manual is available by calling NYSDEC at 518-402-8177 or on-line at  \n[http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/certmanual.pdf](http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/water_pdf/certmanual.pdf).  \nOnce the candidate’s application has been received and approved, they will receive a letter from NYSDEC stating what Grade examination they are approved for and instructions for registering and taking the examination. Complete instructions are also included in this handbook.  \nEXAMINATION INFORMATION  \nThe wastewater certification examination is a national examination developed by the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) . Each examination covers all aspects of wastewater treatment plant operation including, but not limited to, unit operation, process control, maintenance, management, safety, and laboratory.  \nThe examination format is 100 multiple choice questions. The candidate will have three hours to complete the examination. A formula sheet and scratch paper will be provided at the test site. The candidate is allowed use of a non-programmable calculator. The passing score for all certification examinations is 70% .  \nAll candidates not familiar with a computerized examination format are encouraged to try a practice computerized wastewater examination. Go to [http://www.lxr.com/site/exams.aspx](http://www.lxr.com/site/exams.aspx)[ ](http://www.lxr.com/site/exams.aspx)[a](and under the free exam category)[nd under the free exam category](and under the free exam category) , select the ABCWebTestDemo option. The format of this 15 question demo is very similar to the actual certification examination.  \nSCHEDULING AN EXAMINATION  \nAfter you have received your approval letter from NYSDEC, you may schedule an examination appointment by one of the following three methods. Be prepared to choose a date and location for testing. You must also provide your assigned identification number, in lieu of your social security number. Your approval letter provides this assigned identification number. The assigned number is “NYWW” followed by 5 digits (for example NYWW09876) .  \n1. Schedule Online: The candidate may schedule an examination appointment online at any time by using the AMP Online Scheduling [service at](service at www.goAMP.com. To)[ ](service at www.goAMP.com. To)[www.goAMP.com](service at www.goAMP.com. To)[. To](service at www.goAMP.com. To) use this service, follow these easy steps:  \n[Go to](Go to www.goAMP.com)[ ](Go to www.goAMP.com)[www.goAMP.com](Go to www.goAMP.com) and select “Candidates.”  \n1. Choose a category-select “Water/Wastewater” from the list.  \n2. Choose a program-select “New York Department of Environmental Conservation” from the list.  \n3. Choose an exam-select the exam listed on your approval letter from the eight “New York Wastewater Treatment Grade exams“ shown on the list. The exam listed on your approval letter is the only exam you are approved to take.  \n4. Select the “Register for Exam” option  \n5. Read the statements concerning identification requirements, security of the examination and candidate handbook. If you agree, click on “Yes” and Select the “Continue“ button to continue the registration process.  \n6. 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