{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-27b42d45-9942-4d43-912a-510f8ddfbd2b","@type":"ceterms:License","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-27b42d45-9942-4d43-912a-510f8ddfbd2b","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Water System Operator License - Class C (Surface, Groundwater, and Distribution)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-7b4f5db7-8eb0-40c5-bf8d-f60e83672628"],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Licensure Requirements (General)"},"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Education and Work Experience Requirements\r\nEducation: High School diploma or GED\r\nWork Experience: two years of experience, one of which must be \"hands-on\". At least one half of the work experience must be obtained in the specific field for the license that is requested.\r\nAcceptable Work Experience Substitute\r\nApplicants may substitute up to one year of experience with college hours or additional TCEQ approved water operator training.\r\n32 semester hours of college or 40 additional hours of approved training for one year of work experience\r\n16 semester hours of college or 20 additional hours of approved training for six months of work experience\r\nNote: For laboratory experience to be fully acceptable towards operator licensing, the laboratory must be owned and operated by the public water system and the laboratory personnel must consult on a daily basis with a public water system's licensed operator.\r\n\r\nTraining Courses\r\nWater approved training\n\nApplication and Examination\r\nSubmit an application and fee ($111) to the TCEQ. Once your application is approved, sign up for an exam at your local computer-based testing center."}}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-7b4f5db7-8eb0-40c5-bf8d-f60e83672628"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Public water system operators who perform process control duties in production or distribution of drinking water or operations companies that operate public water systems on a contractual basis must be licensed with the TCEQ, unless exempt, and must comply with the requirements in Chapter 290, related to Public Drinking Water\r\n\r\nTo become licensed as a public water system operator, an applicant must: complete the required training course(s), meet the required education, meet the required experience, complete the TCEQ application and pay the fee ($111), and pass the applicable exam (minimum score of 70 percent).\r\n\r\nBelow are the minimum requirements to get a license; however, certain public water systems may require additional training for their employees to be in compliance with permitting requirements."},"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.tceq.texas.gov/licensing/licenses/waterlic#watercompany","ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}}}