I ran the math calculations in both metric and US measurements as a double check for my answers. I also read over the information at the ABC website – the practice exam was good, but very short. I also used the WT exam prep from Ro圜EU for practice questions. I also used the study questions in the Sacramento State WT Vol 2 book. “I used the AWWA Grade 2 book, particularly the study questions. Flash cards are also a helpful study aid.” It took me approximately 100 or more hours to do my courses and to complete the practice tests and review the materials. The main tip that I would offer is to know the material. There was ample time to complete the exam – I took my time, I wrote the test, reviewed the test, and left after 2.5 hours. I have a huge advantage as I work in 11 different water systems and that work experience really pays off. I did use the ‘Need to Know’ criteria and the ABC website to help study.

“The Water Sifu podcast by Ty Witman was also helpful with understanding some theory and ideas. The more experience with various systems the better the Operator you will become.” Study, learn, and get every certification offered to you, any chance you get. I have two years of direct experience and have toured more than 15 different facilities and worked in five different plants and communities. “The exams were very easy if you have been continuously studying water and wastewater engineering material, biology and chemistry material related to the industry, and working in the industry. I did devote a great deal of time to my studies and did have over five years of work experience to draw from.” “Having graduated from the TRU wastewater program, I not only had the TRU textbooks, but the Sacramento State level one books to study from. As expected, their ‘secret’ was hard work, but here is what they actually said: To find out how Operators are preparing for exams, I reached out to Operators who had recently written exams and passed, and asked them about their ‘secret to success’. Whilst the exam preparation courses are important, there’s a lot more that goes into preparing for an exam. Recently, the EOCP has been getting feedback from Operators who took an ‘exam prep course’ and then subsequently failed their exam.

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