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You are eligible to apply for certification if you:
• Are at least
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• Have at least
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Pass two exams
— the drilling general exam and one other specialized drilling exam or the water systems general exam and one other specialized pump exam with one 12-month period with a 70 percent or better score on each; if you fail an exam, there is a 90-day waiting period before you may retest in that category
• Submit
written references
verifying your experience from two professional contacts who are not affiliated with your current company(reference forms may either be obtained by clicking the appropriate link in the left navigation bar or by calling 800 551.7379 [614 898.7791]).
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