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Maintenance Technologist Certification Program

The GAWP Maintenance Technologist (MT) Certification program is a voluntary certification program that follows similar license levels as the Association of Boards of Certification Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification.

Once a Maintenance Technologist Certification is obtained, it can be renewed. Every Maintenance Technologist License expires on June 30th of every odd year. Learn more about certification and renewal requirements below.

CERTIFICATION STEPS

To obtain an initial Maintenance Technologist certification, please follow these steps.

STEP 1

Determine the level of certification you need

The GAWP Maintenance Technologist (MT) Certification follows the similar levels as the Association of Boards of Certification Plant Maintenance Technologist Certification and acknowledges full reciprocity. The GAWP Maintenance Technologist program requires that everyone start at the entry level (Class 3). Once a Class 3 certification is obtained, the next step is a Class 2, followed by the final certification level, Class 1.

Certificate Applied ForCurrent Certificate
Class 3 No prior certificate required
Class 2 Class 3 certificate required
Class 1 Class 2 certificate required

STEP 2

Obtain Experience

The GAWP Maintenance Technologist program requires that applicants have experience in actual hands-on maintenance prior to taking the examination. The amount of required experience is indicated below for each level of certification.

CERTIFICATION LEVELEXPERIENCE REQUIREDEDUCATION REQUIRED
Class 3

1 year of hands-on experience 

(Lubricating, performing readings. conducting rounds, and performing routine preventive maintenance) 

 High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Class 2

3 year of hands-on experience 

(Tearing down equipment performing repairs, installing, and reinstalling) 

 High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 
Class 1

5 years of hands-on experience 

(Inspecting and managing Class 3 and 2 duties, and analyzing and performing predictive maintenance) 

 High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 

 

The applicant will be required to document work history that includes the type of work performed and the approximate dates of employment.

STEP 3

Obtain Training

The program requires that applicants complete course work prior to taking an exam. This course work must include Maintenance Technologist training. GWWI provides a number of courses that are approved for the Maintenance Technologist Certification.

Certification

Level

Required

Course Work

GWWI Course
Class 3 24 Hours Maintenance Technologist Class 3 (Basic Training)
Class 2 24 Hours Maintenance Technologist Class 2 (Advanced Training)

Class 1

 None

No additional Course work required

STEP 4

Take and Pass the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Certification Exam

In addition, the Class 3, Class 2, and Class 1 exams are offered through Applied Measurement Professionals, Inc. (AMP). The applicant can register for the AMP exam online or by calling 913-859-4600.

All exams are proctored, computer-based exams and are given at many testing centers throughout Georgia and the United States. Check the website for exam schedules and the exam location nearest to you (www.goamp.com).

STEP 5

Apply to the GAWP Maintenance Technologist Certification Program

Once a passing score on the certification exam has been achieved, the applicant can apply for certification online. The applicant must fill out the application and provide documented proof that steps 1–4 have been completed. Please note that your application may take up to 2–3 weeks to process.

Apply for the MT Certification 

RENEWAL STEPS

All GAWP Maintenance Technologist Certifications expire on June 30 of every odd year. Renewal requirements must be met prior to the deadline.

STEP 1

Obtain Training

Prior to the deadline, Maintenance Technologists must obtain the required number of continuing education training hours for the level of certification that they currently have. For renewal, half of your renewal points may come from ANY Water/Wastewater Board Secretary of State approved training (including conferences) and half of your points must come from classes that are specifically approved for the Maintenance Technologist renewal. GWWI has several courses that are approved for the Maintenance Technologist renewal. 

If you were issued a certification during the current renewal cycle, the renewal application, and renewal fees are still required even if no additional CE points are needed. Review your certificate for the expiration date. You must renew your certificate by the stated expiration date, or your license will lapsed. Any licenses that are lapsed 90 days past date of renewal will be revoked.

Certification LevelRequired Continuing Education Points
Class 3 12 CE Points
Class 2 18 CE Points
Class 1 24 CE Points

 

STEP 2

Submit Appropriate Application for Maintenance Technologist Renewal or Reinstatement

Go to the GWWI Maintenance Technologist tab and select the appropriate renewal or reinstatement application from the dropdown menu. You will be charged a fee based on your selection. You must pay your fees by credit card online. Please note that your application may take up to 2–3 weeks to process.