LAC 48:V.7317. Operator-in-Training

A. Operator-in-Training certificates may be granted to newly hired personnel, who have not previously been certified, or who have not held any type of certification for in excess of two years, and who do not presently qualify for a professional or provisional certificate. Such individuals may make application for the appropriate category (water, wastewater) of operator-in-training certificate. The certification officer will then begin maintaining records of all approved education, training and experience credits accumulated by the operator-in-training. An operator-in-training certificate shall be valid for a period of 24 months from the date of issue, and may be renewed in the same manner as provisional or professional certificates. Operators-in-training may not be designated as the operator of the system/facility.