(1) The department will use exams to determine the competency of operators for each certification level.

(2) Certificates will be issued to examinees that receive a passing score approved by Washington state.

(3) If the department uses exams prepared by another organization, the examinee will pay any associated exam costs.

(4) The department or designated testing organization will score all exams and notify examinees of the results.

(5) Exams will not be released to the examinee.

(6) An examinee who does not take or pass the exam within one year of approval must apply as described in WAC 173-230-230. The department may grant extensions.