ABC is looking for qualified operator volunteers to participate in the evaluation of new Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection exams. There will be 0.8 CEUs awarded for this participation as a time commitment of approximately eight hours will be needed.

Each will need to apply as per the web link Passing Score Study Information and Application. The final section of the application form, the facility classification form, can be supplied by MOE (Ministry of Environment) upon request.

If anyone has questions, please contact Rod Broadfoot, Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment or Lorrie Banks, ABC Office & Volunteer Coordinator. (Contact information available at the bottom of the page)

ABC Operator Volunteer Opportunity

A key component of any successful certification program is a valid, reliable, and fair assessment. ABC provides cost-effective, nationally validated standardized exams as a key member benefit, and our Association is in need of your help to ensure these exams represent the membership and meet the highest industry standards.

ABC will be conducting Passing Score Studies on newly developed water treatment, distribution, and collection exam forms prior to their release later this year. We are in need of certified operators who represent the depth, breadth, and scope of the industry to serve on the panels of subject matter experts who will conduct the studies.

Passing Sore Study participation provides a unique opportunity for certified operators to shape the next generation of ABC certification exams and, more importantly, to protect the public health and environment by ensuring that ABC certification exams administered across North America appropriately distinguish between candidates who are minimally competent and those who are not.

Volunteer benefits include:

• Networking
• Industry Leadership
• Gift Cards

An overview of the Passing Score Studies is provided below. Applications are due to ABC by March 11, 2012. For additional information, please see the Passing Score Study Information and Application or contact Lorrie Banks, Office & Volunteer Coordinator, at certification@abccert.org or (515) 232-3623.

We appreciate your partnership and dedication as we continue our mission of advancing water quality and integrity through environmental certification.

Passing Score Study Overview

Who may participate?

Certified water treatment, collection, and distribution operators.

When will this activity take place?

Passing Score activities take place between March 27 and April 12, 2012. Applications for participation are due to the ABC office by March 11, 2012.

Overview

The Passing Score Studies allow ABC to establish passing scores that differentiate between certification candidates who are competent and deserving of certification and those who are not. To do this, ABC must call on volunteers who represent the depth, breadth, and scope of the profession to participate in discussion and activities that will result in a passing standard recommendation and expectations of exam performance.

Commitment

Volunteers will participate in a series of activities requiring a total of approximately 6-9 hours. Scheduled activities include a brief brainstorming assignment, two webinars, and the rating of test items through an online exam interface.

Volunteers must be available during the scheduled webinar times for their certification category.

Required Materials

Volunteers will need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Phone

Get Involved!

Certified operators interested in participating in a study should complete and return the Passing Score Study Volunteer Application to ABC no later than Sunday, March 11, 2012.

Contact Information

for more information, please contact: