S.C. Code Regs. 37-066
S.C. Code Regs. 37-066. Training Requirements for Certification
A. Candidates for certification as operators shall successfully complete a prescribed course of training as approved by the Council and will be certified as Class 4-TCO.
B. Candidates employed as operators prior to June 27, 1997 may be certified without completing the training referenced in paragraph (A) above if the candidate has:
1. two years continuous employment as an operator and no break in service of longer than six months; or
2. one year continuous employment as an operator, no break in service of more than six months, and prior training accredited by the Academy, and the candidate successfully passes a comprehensive test as approved by the Director and administered by the Academy. No retest will be offered.