This means that all individuals now wishing to obtain a water distribution license must begin the licensure process at Level 3 and meet all training, education and experience requirements associated with the licensure level and sit for the applicable state distribution examination.
Once the Level 3 license is obtained, an applicant will then be able to pursue higher levels of licensure. These requirements are outlined in the table below:
Experience is 'on-site' or 'hands-on' operational experience in the treatment plant as defined in Chapter 62-602.250, F.A.C. All experience must be verified by signature of a Florida licensed operator or supervisor with an operator license in the appropriate field of treatment. Water Distribution operators experience verifications can be signed by a Florida licensed Distribution Operator or Florida licensed Drinking Water Operator C level and above.
You must complete the Certification Application and submit it to the department for approval. Please make sure that you write neatly and legibly. Any information that cannot be determined due to poor writing or spaces left blank will result in the application being deemed deficient.
In addition to this form you must provide the department with:
The information listed below will assist you in applying for your license. Please make sure that you included all pertinent information along with your application. Once your application has been received it will be reviewed for completeness. If your application has been deemed “incomplete” you will receive a letter within 30 days advising you of any deficiencies and any corrective action that needs to be taken. If your application is “approved” you will receive a license and wall certificate in about four weeks.
This page contains information relevant to each licensure class and level offered by the Operator Certification Program. Taking and passing the applicable licensure examination is required in order to be eligible for licensure. You may submit your application for licensure at any time to us once you have met all of the requirements. Please view the links below to obtain more detailed information about the licensure process.
Taking and passing an examination is just one of the requirements you will need in order to be eligible for licensure. Recent changes to the program have made it possible for an applicant to sit for an examination prior to obtaining the mandatory level of experience. This change allows the applicant the opportunity to sit for their examination while simultaneously obtaining their experience. Please view the links below to obtain more detailed information about the examination process.
The Operator Certification Program is excited to announce the launch of our new electronic re-examination application. You now have the option of applying for your re-examination via the Online Business Center.
Here’s a brief overview of how it works:
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