15A NCAC 27 .0702         REQUIREMENTS of CERTIFICATION

(a)  Level A- To obtain Level A certification, an applicant must:

(1)           Submit proof of 18 months of level specific well contractor experience as specified in Rule .0110 of this Chapter or submit a combination of proof of completion of approved training as specified in Paragraph (g) of Rule .0301 with proof of level specific well contractor experience;

(2)           Complete the well contractor certification field observation with a passing score or submit proof of successful completion of approved training as specified in Paragraph (g) of Rule .0301; and

(3)           Pass the Level A written examination.

(b)  Level B- To obtain Level B certification, an applicant must:

(1)           Submit proof of 12 months experience in level specific well contractor activities as specified in Rule .0110 of this Chapter or submit a combination of proof of completion of approved training as specified in Paragraph (g) of Rule .0301 with proof of level specific well contractor experience; and

(2)           Pass the Level B written examination.

(c)  Level C- To obtain Level C certification, an applicant must:

(1)           Submit proof of six months experience in level specific well contractor activities as specified in Rule .0110 of this Chapter or submit a combination of proof of completion of approved training as specified in Paragraph (g) of Rule .0301 with proof of level specific well contractor experience; and

(2)           Pass the Level C written examination.

(d)  Level D-To obtain Level D certification, an applicant must:

(1)           Submit proof of six months experience in level specific well contractor activities as specified in Rule .0110 of this Chapter or submit a combination of proof of completion of approved training as specified in Paragraph (g) of Rule .0301 with proof of level specific well contractor experience; and

(2)           Pass the Level D written examination.

(e)  If a certificate issued under this Section is not renewed in accordance with G.S. 87-98.7 or is revoked the well contractor must apply for certification by examination in order to be recertified.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 87-98.5; 143B-301.11;

Eff. May 1, 2008;

Amended Eff. May 1, 2011;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 22, 2017;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2018.