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Due to the Governor’s recent announcement of proposed layoffs of 1,100 state employees,
the Statewide Wastewater Operator Training Center will not be offering any training courses effective,
November 2009. As a result, operators must obtain training classes and CEUs from other sources such as:
Board approved online training courses, correspondence courses (e.g., California State University, Sacramento),
and other approved training workshops or conferences.
The Wastewater Branch is currently seeking proposals from the counties, the University of Hawaii,
and other professional organizations that may be interested in continuing the operations of the training center.
Discussions will then be held with the interested parties.
Please be patient as we try to find a way to continue the operations of the training center and
check back periodically on this website for any updates.
The purpose of the certification program is stated in Title 11,
Chapter 61. The efficient management of wastewater treatment works is
an important economic asset to the public, to county and state
officials and to operators. Also, effective operation and maintenance
of wastewater treatment works is essential to prevent pollution of the
waters of the state. Furthermore, certification of wastewater treatment
works operators assures the employment of personnel competent to
provide efficient and proper operation and maintenance of wastewater
treatment facilities.
Below is a list of members currently on the Board of Certification.
| Name |
Agency |
End of Term |
| Bradley Pierce |
County of Maui |
June 30, 2013 |
| Marshall Lum, Secretary |
State Department of Health |
June 30, 2010 |
| Eassie M. Miller |
Hawaii Water Environmental Association |
June 30, 2011 |
| Wesley Lim |
C&C of Honolulu |
June 30, 2012 |
| Dana Riddle, Vice-Chair |
County of Hawaii |
June 30, 2011 |
| Bert Uyeno |
County of Kauai |
June 30, 2011 |
| Myron Nomura |
Private Sector Professional Engineer |
June 30, 2010 |
| Charles H. Dawrs, Chair |
Private Sector |
June 30, 2010 |
| Victor Moreland, Ph.D. |
UH Engineering Faculty |
June 30, 2011 |
Schedule of Board of Certification Meetings and Events FY 2009-2010.
| Meeting/Event |
Date |
Location |
| August Exam payment deadline |
July 6, 2009 |
N/A |
| AUGUST 20, 2009 Operator Exam |
August 20, 2009 |
All Islands |
| Board Meeting |
September 24, 2009 |
SWOTC |
| Board Video Teleconference |
October 1, 2009 |
All Locations (WWB) |
| FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Exam Application Deadline |
December 4, 2009 |
N/A |
| Board Meeting (App Review/Select Exam Questions) |
December 17, 2009 |
Oahu (Site TBA) |
| FEBRUARY Exam Payment Deadline |
January 19, 2010 |
N/A |
| FEBRUARY 18, 2010 Operator Exam |
February 18, 2010 |
All Islands |
| Board Video Teleconference (Exam Results) |
March 18, 2010 |
All Locations (WWB) |
| AUGUST Exam Application Deadline (Exam date TBA) |
May 7, 2010 |
N/A |
| SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE! |
Minutes of Meeting for the Board of Certification.
2-6-07
3-15-07 & 3-16-07
5-18-07
7-12-07
9-28-07
11-8-07 & 11-9-07
11-9-07 Joint Meeting
12-14-07
2-18-08
3-13-08
5-30-08
7-9-08
10-1-08
10-2-08
12-11-08
02-03-09
03-12-09
05-14-09 & 05-15-09
Association of Boards of Certification Publication - The Certifier
January/February 2006
March/April 2006
May/June 2006
July/August 2006
September/October 2006
November/December 2006
January/February 2007
March/April 2007
December 2007
January/February 2008
December 2008
Summer 2009
2009 ABC Conference Trip Report
Hawaii State Ethics Commission Publication - The High Road
State of Hawaii Office of Information Practices Publication - OpenLine
Please call 832-5478 should you have any
questions about operator certification, qualification requirements,
exams, renewal, application forms and fees.
The Board of Certification administers two examinations per calendar year in February and August.
Applications for Wastewater Operator Certification Examinations are mailed to all county, private,
and federal agencies approximately 4 to 5 months prior to the examination date.
Should you require a form, please contact the Board of Certification or download it from the
Operator Certification section above.
The next State of Hawaii Wastewater Operator Certification Examination is February 18, 2010.
The application deadline is Friday, December 4, 2009. Exam applications must be postmarked or received
by December 4, 2009. Send applications to: Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater
Treatment Plants, 1350 Sand Island Parkway Bldg. 3A, Honolulu, HI 96819
Certification Examination Locations:
| Island |
Time |
Location |
| Kona |
9:00 am |
Dept. of Liquor Control
75-5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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| Waimea |
9:00 am |
Waimea Civic Center
67-5189 Kamamalu St.
(Across from Church Row - Honokaa side of the Court Building)
|
| Kauai |
8:00 am |
4444 Rice Street
Piikoi, Bldg. Room A
Lihue, Kauai |
| Maui |
7:30 am |
Kihei WWTP
480 Welekahao Road
Kihei, Maui |
| Oahu 1st session |
8:00 am - 12:00pm |
Sand Island WWTP
1350 Sand Island Pkwy
Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Oahu 2nd session |
4:00 pm - 8:00pm |
Sand Island WWTP
1350 Sand Island Pkwy
Honolulu, Hawaii |
The basic education and experience requirements for each grade are listed below.
Additional information is stated in Title 11, Chapter 61.
| Grade |
Work Experience |
Education Points (CEUs) |
| 1 |
One year |
None |
| 2 |
Two years |
6 |
| 3 |
Three years |
16 |
| 4 |
Five years |
32 |
Note: High school diploma is
required for all grades.
Please call the Board of Certification at 832-5478 for other
permissible variables/requirements for eligibility.
Notice of Certification Examination - February 18, 2010 | .pdf |
Certification Examination Application w/instructions | .pdf |
Certification Re-Examination Application w/instructions | .pdf |
Reference Material for ABC WW Treatment Exams | .pdf |
Application for Temporary Certification | .pdf |
Application for Reciprocity Certification | .pdf |
Schedule of Fees | .pdf |
List of Courses Granted CEU Credits | .pdf |
- Licensed Operator Listing as of 9/30/2009 | .pdf |
Renewed certificates are valid for a period of twenty-four months and expire on October 15 of even numbered years.
- Renewal Application | .pdf |
List of Approved Training Courses for Repeats | .pdf |
- Request for Public Records for Training Center and Board of Certification | .pdf |
- Form for Notification of New DRC | .pdf |
Course CEUs
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume I - 6
Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants, Volume II - 5
Advanced Waste Treatment - 5
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume I - 3
Industrial Waste Treatment, Volume II - 3
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater
Collection Systems, Volume I - 4
Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater
Collection Systems, Volume II - 4
Water Treatment Plant Operation, Volume II - 2
Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance - 2
Small Wastewater Operation and Maintenance - 0
Small Water System Operation and Maintenance - 2
Utility Management - 1
Supervisory Management in the Water/Wastewater Field - 6
Maintenance Management in the Water/Wastewater Field - 6
Effective Communication in the Municipal Environment - 4
Supervision and Management for Working Professionals I - 5
Supervision and Management for Working Professionals II - 5
CEUs are also awarded for specific college courses and other
wastewater related training. Please contact the Board of Certification
for more information.
Plant Classifications as of 4-01-2008
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