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CLASS VI Exams  The exam is an open book, multiple choice exam.  It consists of 60 questions.  Recommended references to bring: The Waterworks Regulations (Nov. 1995), the Alabama Manual (post 1997), and the CSU (Sacramento) Manuals Small Water Systems Operations and Maintenance, and Water Distribution System Operation and Maintenance

Class VI Content Areas

• Chlorine disinfection
  

• Calcite filters
  

• Flow measurement
  

• Leak detection
  

• System flushing
  

• Well inspection
  

• Evaluate Bacteriological Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Biological Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Chemical Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Evaluate Physical Characteristics of Source Water
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis-Chlorine residual
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis- Disinfectant by-products (THM)
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis- Lead/copper
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis-Microbiological
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis- Nitrate
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis- pH
  

• Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis- Temperature
  

• Perform Process Control Laboratory Analysis- Chlorine residual
  

• Perform Process Control Laboratory Analysis- pH
  

• Operate chemical feeders
  

• Operate electronic testing equipment
  

• Operate instrumentation
  

• Operate prime movers/drives (engines and motors)
  

• Operate traps and drains
  

• Operate valves
  

• Operate water pumps
  

• Inspect equipment for abnormal conditions
  

• Read charts
  

• Read meters
  

• Read pressure gauges
  

• Maintain backflow prevention devices
  

• Maintain chemical feeders
  

• Maintain electrical equipment
  

• Maintain fittings
  

• Maintain instrumentation
  

• Maintain pipes
  

• Maintain prime movers/drives (engines and motors)
  

• Maintain treatment units
  

• Maintain valves
  

• Maintain water pumps
  

• Chemical handling safety
  

• Confined space entry
  

• Electrical hazards
  

• Facility upset
  

• Fire safety
  

• Lock-out/tag-out
  

• Pathogens
  

• Personal protective equipment
  

• Source contamination
  

• Spill response
  

• Administer compliance, emergency preparedness and safety program
  

• Administer facility security program
  

• Administer quality control program
  

• Develop operation and maintenance plan
  

• Plan and organize work activities
  

• Record and evaluate data
  

• Respond to complaints
  

• Write regulatory authority reports
  

Domain and Number of Exam Questions

Monitor, Evaluate and Adjust Treatment Processes & System: 13

Collect Samples and Interpret Analysis: 7

Perform Plant Process and Control Laboratory Analysis: 6

Evaluate Characteristics of Source Water: 3

Operate Equipment: 7

Evaluate and Maintain Equipment: 10

Perform Security, Safety and Administrative Procedures:14

Total Number of Items: 60

Source: Board for Waterworks and Wastewater Works Operators: Waterworks Operator Job Analysis, Class VI

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