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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Highlights of the CCWP and Operator Certification Board websites

The Colorado Certified Water Professionals (CCWP) website contains a wealth of information to answer frequently asked questions about the operator certification program. From the home page, you can move to two other main sections: one dealing with the CCWP Portal and the other concerning certification and other operator issues. The home page also includes links to:

  • Contact information for the CCWP office
  • Search engine for looking up certified operators 
  • Course catalog for training opportunities approved for continuing education credit
  • List of jobs boards that post certified operator positions

The CCWP Portal page provides links to:

  • The CCWP Portal Log In
  • Free, online courses approved to meet the mandatory regulatory training requirement
  • Video tutorials to help operators and course providers navigate the portal and enter data 

The CCWP Program section answers the most common certification and operator questions. It links to pages that: 

  • Provide step-by-step instructions for becoming certified in Colorado, including information about:
    • Submitting applications through the CCWP Portal
    • Fees
    • Scheduling exams
    • Remote testing option
    • Exam preparation
    • PSI test center guidance for exam candidates
  • Explain the certification options and process for operators coming to Colorado from other states to seek reciprocity 
  • Detail the requirements for upgrading certificates
  • Explain the criteria and process for certificate renewals
  • Provide information about accommodations for military and veterans, including how credit is calculated for military training and experience

The CCWP Program section links to a page for operators in responsible charge. From this page, ORCs can find information to help with the development of written delegation plans for subordinate operators, as well as information about the required written agreement between ORCs and facility owners. There is also a link to ORC contact update forms.

From the CCWP Program page, you can open a link to a listing of contract operators who provide services in Colorado. Finally, the CCWP Program page includes information and a form for operator misconduct complaints.

The Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board maintains its own website. In addition to meeting and hearing information, the board’s website posts the following documents you may be interested in:

  • Current version of Regulation 100 
  • Colorado Certified Water Professionals Code of Conduct
  • WWFOCB board’s formal policies, guidance and procedures

Nancy Horan, Facility and Operator Outreach and Certification Board Liaison