6 CRR-NY 650.12NY-CRR
6 CRR-NY 650.12
6 CRR-NY 650.12
650.12 Tables.
(a) Table 1.
Type of Plant and Required Grade of Chief Operator and Assistant / Shift Operator for Activated Sludge Facilities
Required Minimum Operator Grade | |||||||
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Type of Treatment | Plant Point Score | Chief Operator | Assistant/Shift Operator | Section Number | Required Basic Education | Required Special Training Course | Required Type and Duration of Approved Operating Experience |
Activated Sludge Process Including All Modifications | |||||||
76 Points and Greater | 4A | 650.6(a) | *See option below | Appropriate Approved Course | Twenty four months operating experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 76 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | ||
3A | 650.6(b) | **See option below | Appropriate Approved Course | Eighteen months operating experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 56 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | |||
56 - 75 | 3A | ||||||
Points | 2A | 650.6(c) | High School or High School Equivalency Diploma | Appropriate Approved Course | Twelve months operating experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 31 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | ||
31 - 55 | 2A | ||||||
Points | 1A | 650.6(d) | High School or High School Equivalency Diploma | Appopriate Approved Course | Six months operating experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and the ability to perform necessary tests | ||
30 Points or Less | 1A | 1A |
*Qualifying options for Grade 4A operators (Must also have required duration of approved experience).
a) BS degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from duly accredited university or school, or
b) BA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from duly accredited university or school, or
c) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school in a NYSDEC approved curriculum, plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
d) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school plus three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
e) AA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from a duly accredited university or school, plus three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
f) high school or equivalency diploma and 6 years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant.
**Qualifying options for Grade 3A operators (Must also have required duration of approved experience).
a) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school in a NYSDEC approved curriculum, or
b) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school, plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
c) AA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from a duly accredited university or school, plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
d) high school or equivalency diploma and three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant.
(b) Table 2.
Type of Plant and Required Grade of Chief Operator and Assistant / Shift Operator for All Other Treatment Facilities
Required Minimum Operator Grade | |||||||
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Type of Treatment | Plant Point Score | Chief Operator | Assistant/Shift Operator | Section Number | Required Basic Education | Required Special Training Course | Required Type and Duration of Approved Operating Experience |
All Other Treatment Processes | |||||||
76 points and greater | 4 | 650.6(a) | *See Option Below | Appropriate Approved Course | Twenty four months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 76 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | ||
3 | 650.6(b) | **See Option Below | Appropriate Approved Course | Eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant with a point score of 56 or greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | |||
56 - 75 points | 3 | ||||||
2 | 650.6(c) | High School or High School Equivalency Diploma | Appropriate Approved Course | Twelve months operating experience at a plant with a point score of 31 greater, and the ability to perform necessary tests | |||
31 - 55 points | 2 | ||||||
1 | 650.6(d) | High School or High School Equivalency Diploma | Appropriate Approved Course | Six months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, and the ability to perform necessary tests | |||
30 points or less | 1 | 1 |
*Qualifying options for Grade 4 operators (Must also have required duration of approved experience).
a) BS degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from a duly accredited university or school, or
b) BA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from duly accredited university or school, or
c) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school in a NYSDEC approved curriculum, plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
d) AAS degree from a duly accredited university or school plus three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
e) AA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from a duly accredited university or school, plus three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
f) high school or equivalency diploma and 6 years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant.
**Qualifying options for Grade 3 operators (Must also have required duration of approved experience).
a) AAS degree from duly accredited university or school in a NYSDEC approved curriculum, or
b) AAS degree from duly accredited university or school plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment, or
c) AA degree with thirty credit hours of math and/or science from a duly accredited university or school, plus eighteen months operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant, or
d) high school or equivalency diploma and three years operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant.
(c) Table 3.
RENEWAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Certificate grade | Contact hours needed |
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Grade 1 & 1A | 20 |
Grade 2 & 2A | 40 |
Grade 3 & 3A | 60 |
Grade 4 & 4A | 80 |
(d) Table 4.
Previously approved certificate | Reclassified certificate |
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IA | 4A |
IB | 4 |
IIA | 3A |
IIB | 3 |
IIC | 3 |
IIA | 2A |
IIB | 2 |
IIC | 2 |
6 CRR-NY 650.12
Current through March 15, 2023
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