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Each of the example below have actually occurred with wastewater professionals in California. The Code of Ethics and Procedures will help to ensure that each case is dealt with fairly. |
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Falsifying Information Given on a Certification Application
Since there is a standard for relevant education and experience for certifications above Grade I, providing false information on the application undermines the ability of CWEA to make a determination of competency. In this case, if the applicant cannot provide satisfactory documentation supporting claims made on the application, then an ethics complaint will be made and processed.
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Forging a Continuing Education Certificate of Completion
Forging a certificate of completion is one way to circumvent the continuing education requirement. If CWEA receives a falsified certificate of completion, or other similar document, it may choose to initiate an investigation and the Code of Ethics Procedures.
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Cheating on a Certification Test
Cheating on a test includes a wide array of intentional activities that call into question the validity of an individual’s test performance. Once a test-taker cheats on a test, then CWEA can no longer make a determination about that person’s competency. Cheating also can adversely affect the integrity of the entire certification program and devalue certifications of all CWEA certificate holders.
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Negligence in Duties and Falsifying Records
Allowing a discharge in violation of the NPDES permit which threatens public health or disregarding failing monitoring tests is an example of a person not performing up to minimal competency standards. These types of violations are often coupled with falsifying records or disregarded failing monitoring tests.
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