62-602.270. Eligibility for Operator Examinations

(1) To be eligible for operator licensing examinations, the applicant must meet the following criteria: (a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent. (b) For Class A, B, or C treatment plant operator examinations and Level 1, 2, or 3 water distribution system operator examinations, have successfully completed a Department-approved training course for the class or level of the examination to be taken no more than 5 years before the examination. (c) Treatment plant operators must be currently licensed as follows: 1. Licensed as a Class B operator to take the Class A examination. 2. Licensed as a Class C operator to take the Class B examination. (d) Water distribution system operators must be currently licensed as follows: 1. Licensed as a Level 2 operator to take the Level 1 examination. 2. Licensed as a Level 3 operator to take the Level 2 examination. (2) Operators from other states must meet the requirements of Rule 62-602.360, F.A.C. Note: To be eligible for licensure, all of the applicable requirements of Rule 62-602.300, F.A.C., must be met.