WEF/ABC/C₂EP Collection Systems Operators’ Guide to Preparing for the Certification Examination was prepared jointly by the Water Environment Federation, the Association of Boards of Certification, and the Certification Commission for Environmental Professionals (C₂EP). The third edition of this critical study guide has been updated to reflect new Need-to-Know Criteria and core competencies for collection system operators.

The questions included in this guide have been chosen to sample as many different aspects of a collection system operator’s job responsibilities as possible. Questions in the study guide are intended to provide an example of style and possible topics for certification exam questions.

Four levels of certification exams are offered by ABC, with class I being the lowest level and class IV the highest level. The following specifications for the exams are based on a weighting of the job analysis results so that they reflect the criticality of tasks performed on the job. The specifications list the percentage of questions on the exam that fall under each job duty. For example, 21% of the questions on the ABC class I collection exam relate to the job duty “Operate Equipment.”

       
The guide includes C₂EP's education and experience requirements, tips for taking a certification examination, and sample formulas and conversions. Detailed answers to mathematical problems and references are provided.

Table of Contents
Preface
Certification Commission for Environmental Professionals Education and Experience Requirements
Importance of Certification
Tips for Taking a Certification Examination
Formula/Conversion Table for Wastewater Treatment, Industrial, Collection, and Laboratory Exams
Need-to-Know Criteria and Sample Questions
      Operate Equipment
      Evaluate and Maintain Equipment
      Maintain and Restore Collection System
      Maintain Lift Stations
      Monitor, Evaluate, and Adjust Collection System
      Perform Security, Safety, and Administrative Procedures

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