Career Details

Certified Biosolids Land Appliers Class I

Description

ABC now offers a nationally validated standardized exam for the certification of biosolids land appliers. This program is based on the elements of the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) Environmental Management System standard. It used training elements of the NBP standard to help ensure the consistent use of best management practices by individual land appliers to improve consistency and quality of land application.

Certifying Organization

Water Professionals International

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Type

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Certifying Organization

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Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

Water Professionals International

Type

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