June 2018 Pipeline

The
Operator Certification Board
AnswersYour
Questions
What is the OCB?
The Operator Certification Board (OCB) was created in 2000
to certify Water Operators in Saskatchewan. We are
mandated by the Water Security Agency (WSA) and we
follow The Environmental Management and Protection Act,
2010.
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What do I need to become a certified Water Operator?
You will need a completed application form, with experience
pages filled out and signed by your supervisor, a copy of
your water certification exam marks with a passing grade of
70%, a copy of your high school education requirement and
a $150.00 application fee. All documentation must be
submitted to the office by the submission deadline.
What are the
education
requirements for
certification?
Each level of
certification requires
certain education
requirements:
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Who do I need to sign the experience
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pages
on my
How do I
know
when
to
renew
my
certification?
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application form?
Renewal
forms are mailed to Operators, usually 2 to 3
Your direct supervisor or employer must sign and date your months before your renewal date. If your renewal date is
experience pages. You are not allowed
to sign
your
own approaching
and you have not received your notice, you can
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download
the
renewal
form
from
our website:
saskocb.ca
What is the cost for certification?
What do I need to renew my certification?
It costs $150.00 to certify and $150.00 every two (2) year You will need the renewal fee of $150.00 and one (1)
renewal period. There is no charge for upgrades to your Continuing Education Unit (CEU) every two (2) +! year renewal
certification.
period. You cannot use the same CEU's for two consecutive
renewal periods. All documentation must be submitted to
What payment options are available?
the office by the submission deadline.
Cheque, money order and credit card payments are
accepted by the OCB. You can download the credit card What do I need to upgrade my certification?
authorization form here: saskocb.ca + You must submit a completed upgrade application form
and a copy of your exam results for the certification you are
What is the term of my certification? applying for. There is no charge for upgrades. All
Your certification is valid for two (2) years.
documentation must be submitted to the office by the
submission deadline.