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Operator Certification Program

Operator Certification Program – Examinations

In order to take the operator certification examination, a person must meet the educational requirement by the final filing date. The examination is given in April and October every year. Examinations are scheduled in cities throughout the state and each approved applicant is assigned to an examination site based on their mailing address.

Tentative examination sites are Coachella, Fresno, Los Angeles, Modesto, Monterey, Oakland, Redding, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Rosa. Please keep in mind that these exam locations are subject to change.

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