There are four LAB Grade levels and a typical career ladder:
- Grade 1 Entry Level
- Grade 2 Analyst
- Grade 3 Supervisor
- Grade 4 Manager
There are four LAB Grade levels and a typical career ladder:
Grade levels go from entry level (Grade 1) to the management level (Grade 4). Grade levels 2, 3, and 4 require a combination of experience and/or education in the vocation to qualify for the test. Since Grade 1 is an entry level test, there are no qualifications and anybody can take the test. However, Grade 1 is designed for a person with about 1 year of experience in the vocation.
GRADE 1 | ||
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QUALIFYING COMBINATION (PATHWAY) | EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION | EXPERIENCE |
NONE | NONE |
GRADE 2 | ||
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QUALIFYING COMBINATION | EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION | EXPERIENCE |
A | NONE | 4 full-time years in vocation |
B | Hold Grade 1 certificate in vocation for 1 year | 2 full-time years in vocation |
C | Associate, or higher, degree in a related field | 2 full-time years in vocation |
D | Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field | 1 full-time year in vocation |
GRADE 3 | ||
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QUALIFYING COMBINATION | EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION | EXPERIENCE |
A | NONE | 6 full-time years in vocation |
B | Hold Grade 2 certificate in vocation for 2 years | 4 full-time years in vocation |
C | Associate, or higher, degree in a related field | 4 full-time years in vocation |
D | Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field | 3 full-time years in vocation |
GRADE 4 | ||
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QUALIFYING COMBINATION | EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION | EXPERIENCE |
A | NONE | 8 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
B | Hold Grade 3 certificate in vocation for 2 years | 6 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
C | Associate, or higher, degree in a related field | 6 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
D | Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in a related field | 5 full-time years in vocation with 1 year supervising others |
Grade levels go from entry level (Grade 1) to the management level (Grade 4). Grade levels 2, 3, and 4 require a combination of experience and/or education in the vocation to qualify for the test. Since Grade 1 is an entry level test, there are no qualifications and anybody can take the test. However, Grade 1 is designed for a person with about 1 year of experience in the vocation.
Grade 1 |
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Grade 2 |
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Grade 3 |
– bachelor’s degree in a related field |
Grade 4 |
– bachelor’s degree in a related field
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*Laboratory Analyst experience in the wastewater or water treatment industry are both considered acceptable forms of experience.
*Related laboratory experience from Environmental Laboratories or TNI-accredited laboratories may count for up to 100% of experience. Related experience from non-Environmental laboratories may count for up to 50% of experience.
*For Acceptable Degrees for LAB Certification Application, click here.
Bachelor’s Degrees
Associate Degrees
*Related degrees that are not listed may be submitted for consideration.
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