Operator­in­training definition

Operator­in­training means an applicant who has passed a certification examination, but who does not meet the experience requirements specified in § 5.8 of this Part for the grade of examination passed. Individuals holding this type of certification may not make decisions regarding the daily operational activities of a public water treatment facility and/or transmission and distribution system, that may directly impact the quality and/or quantity of drinking water unless said decision is made in consultation with an operator holding a full certificate of the appropriate type and grade who must be on­site or able to be contacted as needed.