STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA DISTRIBUTION/COLLEC I ION MANUAL This Study Guide is Dedicated to the Certified Distribution/Collection Technicians and Operators of the STATE of OKLAHOMA "Protectors of Public Health" For information concerning OKLAHOMA operator certification requirements or application procedures, please contact: OKLAHOMA Department of Environmental Quality Operator Certification Section P. o. Box 1677,707 N. Robinson OKLAHOMA City, OK 73101-1677 (405)702-8100 ii INTRODUCTION Thisstudyguide has been prepared for persons interested in obtaining orupgrading their OKLAHOMA distribution/collection technician (D level) or operator (C level) certification.

2 The chapters in this guide offer information designed to help with both levels of certification. Class D is entry level, and Class C is the more advanced of the certifications. This guide is not intended to be a reference manual for technical information. Its purpose is to help guide operators in theirstudiesofeachofthe majorsubjectareas. Each chapter in this guide covers a differentsubject. Suggested guidelines for each subject area are listed by certification level at the beginning of each chapter. Each chapter is concluded with sample questions. The studyguide is used by both instructors and students of approved technician and operator training classes.

3 Components of Each Chapter in this Study Guide Study Guidelines The Study Guidelines describe knowledge that may be needed by distribution/collection technicians and operators. Theseguidelinesare designed to help directstudy but do NOT address every item of informationthat a technician oranoperator may need to know when _taking a certification exam or when performing actual job duties. The guidelines are designed to be used asa"checklist" when studying for a certification exam to help ensure sufficient preparation. Entry Level Discussion The Entry Level Discussion is offered only as an introduction to the chapter subject.

4 It should be used as a starting point for all persons preparing to take an exam. The answers to most of the questions that may be on the distribution/collection technician (Class D) and the collection operator (Class C) certification exams can be found in chapters one through six. Please remember that the Entry Level Discussion should never be used as a reference for actual system operation or maintenance. References References are Iisted which will provide a more extensive discussion of the chapter topic and may help the techinian/operator better understand the material in the chapter.

5 Sample Questions These are questions representing the approximate difficulty level and format of the questions found on certification exams. The answers to thequestions can be found within the chapter. Answers to the Sample Questionsare lis:ted near the back of this guide. , iii Introduction / How to Use this Study Guide to Prepare for STATE Certification Exams Distribution/Collection Technician and Operator Certification Preparation for the distribution/collection technician and operator exams should include the use of this guide (chapters one through six) for both personal study and during attendance at an approved distribution/collection class.

6 See page v for a list of topics for techinicians and operators. APPENDIX A includes practice problems and explana tions that may help to refresh basic math skills. OKLAHOMA Certification Exam Qualifications Distribution/Collection Technician and Operator Examination Applications are available from the DEQ Operator Certification Section, County DEQ offices, and the DEQ website, Examination sessions are offered throughout the Stateon a regular basis. The dates and locations ofall examination sessions as well as most approved training classes are published in The Main Event newsletter.

7 The Main Event is mailed to a" certified technicians and operators. To obtain a current copy, please call the Operator Certification Section. Minimum qualificatio(ls for operator certification exams are listed in the table below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMS CLASSES TRAINING1 EXPERIENCE 2 o Technician 8 hrs of DEQ approved training None o Operator 16 hrs of DEQ approved training None C Operator 36 hrs of DEQ approved training (a) For water works or wastewater works operators, one year of water works or wastewater works operation (b) For distribution/collection operators, one year of distribution/collection operation B Operator 100 hrs of DEQ approved training or its approved equivalent 3 years of water works or wastewater works operation including one year actual hands-on operating experience A Operator 200 hrs of approved training.)

8 Including at least 40 hrs of DEQ approved courses in advanced treatment and managerial training or its approved equivalenP 5 years of water works or wastewater works operation including two years actual hands-on operating experience 1 Experience that is used to meet the experience requirement for any class of certification may not be used to meet the education or training requirements. 2 Training credit will be granted only for courses or workshops listed as approved by the DEQ or for courses, workshops or alternative activities which have been approved in writing by the DEQ in advance.

9 '- 3 Approved equivalents are listed in 252:710-36. iv Properly completed and signed exam applications must be received by the Operator Certification Unit at least three weeks before the exam is to be taken. An application fee is charged for each exam taken. Payment of the application fee must be made by check, money order, or credit card, made payable to the Operator Certification Section, and must be submitted with the exam application. OKLAHOMA Operator Certification Exam Information Distribution/collection technician certification examination consists of 50 multiple choice questions.

10 Each question on the exam is worth two points. The opportunity to take the test orally will be provided. Distribution/Collection Operator certification examination constists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question is worth one point. A t least 70'Yo of the questions must be answered correctly in order to pass either exam. When you take your exam, you are given an exam booklet, an answer sheet, and scratch paper. Most math formulas needed are provided in the exam booklet (see APPENDIX A and APPENDIX B for more information). The only items you should bring into the exam session are a calculator, two pencils, and the approval notification for your exam.