2023 Announcements
SUNSET of Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution Operator certification exams as of July 1, 2023. No new CA-NV Water Treatment & Distribution certification applications are being accepted after July 1, 2023.
Renewals of current certifications WILL CONTINUE for the foreseeable future.
TRANSITION TO COMPUTER-BASED TESTING (CBT) FOR BPAT & CCCS CERTIFICATION EXAMS.
CA-NV AWWA operates the leading Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) certification program in the two-state region (CA & NV). Continuous improvement is part of the process of maintaining and elevating the certification programs. The long-awaited transition from paper-based written certification exams to computer-based testing (CBT) is scheduled for implementation by Summer 2022.
CBT Frequently Asked Questions & Information (PDF)
YOUR BENEFITS (click on the link that represents your role(s) in the certification process)
Applicants & Certificants
CA-NV AWWA operates the leading Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) certification program in the two-state region (CA & NV). Continuous improvement is part of the process of maintaining and elevating the certification programs. The long-awaited transition from paper-based written certification exams to computer-based testing (CBT) is scheduled for implementation by June 1, 2022.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Flexibility in scheduling: the knowledge portion of the BPAT & CCCS exams may be taken at a professional testing location near you, at a time convenient for you.
- Sample CBT exams: will be available to help you become familiar with the computer administration interface.
- Hands-on (HO) portion: will remain as scheduled through the education service provider; additional times may be available on weekdays and on Saturdays at select locations for your convenience.
- Standardized HO test stands: will help assure everyone a consistent exam experience, regardless of where you choose to take the exam.
The CA-NV Section offers scholarships for operators wishing to get training to advance their careers. Applicants can request up to $1000 for class tuition, class materials, travel and other training-related expenses. Scholarships can be requested at any time and will be awarded when approved.
$1,000 One AWWA Operator Scholarships (minimum of 2)
Apply for the One AWWA Operator Scholarship
Employers
CA-NV AWWA operates the leading Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) certification program in the two-state region (CA & NV). Continuous improvement is part of the process of maintaining and elevating the certification programs. The long-awaited transition from paper-based written certification exams to computer-based testing (CBT) is scheduled for implementation by June 1, 2022.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Respected professional certification: your employees will be earning a highly respected professional certification further enhanced through the continuous processes underway.
- Regulator recognition: your employees will present their certification documentation to public water suppliers and county public health departments that are well aware of the quality and integrity of the CA-NV AWWA certification programs.
- Scheduling flexibility: your employees will be able to schedule the knowledge portion of the BPAT & CCCS certification exams as best fits their personal schedule; the hands-on portion of the BPAT certification exam will continue to be offered following education service provider scheduled events and additional times will becoming available for weekdays at selected locations.
Public Water Suppliers, Regulators, County Health Departments
CA-NV AWWA operates the leading Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) certification program in the two-state region (CA & NV). Continuous improvement is part of the process of maintaining and elevating the certification programs. The long-awaited transition from paper-based written certification exams to computer-based testing (CBT) is scheduled for implementation by June 1, 2022.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Exam security: knowledge portion of the BPAT & CCCS certification exams will be administered by computer at professional testing centers across CA & NV, with randomized item (question) delivery and a mix of approved item-types to enhance security and make cheating more difficult.
- Updated exams: professionally developed and updated BPAT & CCCS certification exams created by CA-NV AWWA in collaboration with multiple regulator entities in compliance with credentialing industry best practices.
- Standardized hands-on (HO) test stands: will help assure all candidates have a consistent exam experience, regardless of where they take the CA-NV AWWA exam.
Education Service Providers and CA-NV AWWA Staff
CA-NV AWWA operates the leading Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) & Cross-Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) certification program in the two-state region (CA & NV). Continuous improvement is part of the process of maintaining and elevating the certification programs. The long-awaited transition from paper-based written certification examinations to computer-based testing (CBT) is scheduled for implementation by June 2022.
YOUR BENEFITS
- Hands-on (HO) portion: will remain as scheduled through the education service provider; additional times may be available on weekdays and on Saturdays at select locations for your student’s convenience.
- Exam security: the knowledge portion of the BPAT & CCCS certification exams will be delivered by computer at professional testing centers across CA & NV, with randomized item (question) delivery and a mix of approved items-types to enhance security and make cheating more difficult.
- Updated exams: the next generation BPAT & CCCS certification exams are being created by CA-NV AWWA in collaboration with multiple regulator entities in compliance with credentialing industry best practices using subject matter experts and in compliance with the proposed CA Division of Drinking Water’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.
- Standardized hands-on (HO) test stands: will help assure all candidates have a consistent exam experience, regardless of where they take the CA-NV AWWA exam.
- Scheduling flexibility: your students will be able to schedule the knowledge portion of the BPAT & CCCS certification exams as best fits their personal schedule.