Wastewater Renewal Requirements

As indicated by the Illinois EPA, the renewal CEU requirement look very much like the drinking water requirements.

Section 380.715 Training Renewal Requirements

The requirements for certificate renewal are as follows:

• Class 1 and Class 2 certified operators must complete and document 30 hours of training during the 3 year certificate period before the certificate expiration date.
  • A minimum of 20 hours of training must relate to the technical aspects of wastewater treatment and operations.
  • The Agency will accept a maximum of 10 hours of training relating to the professional responsibilities of the operator and to safety.
• Class 3 and Class 4 certified operators must complete and document 15 hours of training during the 3 year certificate period before the certificate expiration date.
  • A minimum of 10 hours of training must relate to the technical aspects of wastewater treatment and operations.
  • The Agency will accept a maximum of 5 hours of training relating to the professional responsibilities of the operator and to safety.

  (Source: Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 5203, effective July 1, 2019) Note, Section 380.720, Training Criteria, contains information on differentiating technical training for professional training.

You may wish to pay additional attention to the following Sections:

Section 380.400 General Examination Requirements - describes who can test, how long the grade is for and what it takes to pass

Section 380.405, 410 and 415- Letter of admission

Section 380.505, 510, 515, 520, 525, 530, 535 and 540 Certificate of Technical Competency (experience requirements)

Section 380.545 and 550 Agency determination for certification and appeal process.

 

Wastewater CEU Requirements

35 IL Adm Code Part 380

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