(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 Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-602.360
Note: To be eligible for licensure, all of the applicable requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-602.300, must be met.
Rulemaking Authority 403.869 FS. Law Implemented 403.1832, 403.8533, 403.872 FS. History-New 2-6-02, Amended 10-15-07.