Proctored Online ABC Certification Exams
Notice Concerning Exams
Online Exams
The following online testing centers will be reopening in a limited capacity in June:
- Anchorage: UAA Testing Center (The UAA Testing Center will be closed July 1 - 31 due to move to the UAA Library.)
- Fairbanks: UAF Testing Center
- Juneau: UAS Testing Center
- Ketchikan: UAS, Ketchikan Testing Center
If you were previously authorized to take an online exam at one of the testing centers above, you should have received an email notifying you of the reopening of the testing centers.
If you would like to take an online exam starting in June, you will need to register and pay your exam fee no later than June 1st. Information about registering for online exams. The exam authorization start date will be June 22nd.
The reopening of the testing centers in June is subject to change depending on the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
There will be social distancing and other safety requirements in place at the testing centers. Be sure to contact the testing center ahead of time and learn about their examinee requirements before going in to take your test.
All other online testing centers are still closed.
Paper Based Exams
Paper based exams may be available to be administered in some rural communities. Please contact the Operator Certification Program for availability.
Available Exams:
The State of Alaska is transitioning to the 2019 standardized exams from the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) in June 2020.
The following exams are available online:
- Water Treatment Provisional/1, 2, 3, and 4
- Water Distribution Provisional/1, 2, 3, and 4
- Wastewater Treatment Provisional/1, 2, 3, and 4
- Wastewater Collection Provisional/1, 2, 3, and 4
The exam resources for the 2017 standardized ABC exams are applicable to the 2019 exams. For information about the 2017 standardized ABC exams.
For Small Untreated or Small Treated online exams.
Passing an exam does not result in certification. After passing an exam you must submit an application along with the $100 review fee to request certification. For more information concerning certification.
The Steps to Follow:
- Register with ADEC for an online exam by one of the following methods.
- Mail in the exam registration form with the $150 per exam fee or
- Apply through your online operator record
- Wait to receive email notification from ADEC that you are approved for the exam.
- Contact one of the 14 Testing Centers to schedule a time to take the exam. Online exams must be taken within 100 days of the authorization date.
Registration Deadlines and Scheduling:
Online Registration: Register online by the first (1st) of each month.
Mail-in Registration: The paper registration form must be in the ADEC Juneau office by close of business on the 1st of the month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, the registration deadline is the first preceding business day. All exam fees must be paid at the time of registration.
Exam Scheduling: Examinee is notified and exam scheduled by the 22nd of the month and must take the exam within 100 days.
If you do not take the online exam within the 100 days, you forfeit the application and exam fees, and must re-register and pay all fees to take the exam.
Fees:
Online Exam Fee: $150 per exam. The exam fee must be paid before ADEC will schedule you for an online exam.
Testing Center Fee:
Each testing center charges a fee to administer an exam. The testing center fee is paid to the testing center at the time of the exam.
The testing center fees are as follows and may be subject to change:
| Location | Testing Center Fee |
|---|---|
| Anchorage | $43 per exam |
| Barrow | $30 per exam |
| Bethel | No fee at this time |
| Cordova | $40 per exam |
| Fairbanks | $50 per exam |
| Homer | No fee at this time |
| Juneau | $50 per exam |
| Kenai | $50 per exam |
| Ketchikan | $50 per exam |
| Klawock | $50 per exam |
| Kodiak | $50 per exam |
| Palmer (Mat-Su College) |
$43 per exam |
| Sitka | $50 per exam |
| Valdez | $40 per exam |
Contact Information and Locations of the Testing Centers:
You must receive notification from ADEC that you are approved to take an online exam before contacting a Testing Center.
Testing Center staff will not allow you to take an exam unless first notified by ADEC.
It is the examinee's responsibility to contact the testing center to schedule a testing time.
| Location | Address | Map Link | Site Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage |
University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) Testing Center 3901 Old Seward Highway University Center Room 112 Anchorage, AK 99503 No walk-ins allowed. You must make an appointment to take the exam at least 24 hours in advance. You must make an appointment online to take your exam at https://www2.registerblast.com/anchorage/Exam/List
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Map | Link |
| Barrow | Ilisagvik College ABE/GED Program 100 Stevenson Street Barrow, Alaska 99723 907-852-1742 |
Map | |
| Bethel | Yuut Elitnaurviat People's Learning Center 610 Akiachak Drive Bethel, Alaska 99559 907-543-0999 |
Map | Link |
| Cordova | PWSC Cordova Extension Site Located in Cordova High School 100 Fishermans Ave. Cordova, AK 99574 907-748-7598 |
Map | Link |
| Fairbanks | University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF) Testing Center 122 Bunnell Building Fairbanks, AK 99775-6410 No walk-ins allowed. You must make an appointment to take the exam at least 24 hours in advance. To make an appointment call 907-474-5277 or email uaf-testing-dept@alaska.edu You must pay the $50 per exam testing center fee in advance at the UAF Testing Center fee webpage. |
Map (PDF) | Link |
| Homer | Homer Job Center 3670 Lake Street, Suite #300 Homer, AK 99603 907-226-3041 |
Map | Link |
| Juneau | University of Alaska, Southeast (UAS) Testing Center Egan Library 1st Floor 11120 Glacier Hwy. Juneau, AK 99801 |
Map (PDF) | Link |
| Kenai | Kenai Peninsula College (KPC), Kenai River Campus (KRC) Learning Services Testing Center Brockel Building, Rm 197 156 College Road Soldotna, AK 99669 907-262-0300 |
Map | Link |
| Ketchikan | University of Alaska, Southeast (UAS) Ketchikan Campus Testing Center Ziegler Building 2600 Seventh Avenue Ketchikan, AK 99901 907-228-4524 |
Map | Link |
| Klawock | Prince of Wales Vocational & Technical Education Center 6565 Boundary Road Klawock, AK 99925 907-401-1456 |
Map | Link |
| Kodiak | Kodiak College, UAA Testing Center 117 Benny Benson Drive Kodiak, AK 99615 907-486-1232 |
Map | Link |
| Palmer |
Matanuska-Susitna College (Mat-Su College) Testing Center OLB 121 8295 E. College Drive Palmer, AK 99645 907-745-9772 |
Map | Link |
| Sitka | University of Alaska, Southeast (UAS) Sitka Campus Student Success Center 1332 Seward Ave. Sitka, AK 99835 907-747-7785 |
Map | Link |
| Valdez | Prince William Sound College (PWSC) Student Affairs 303 Lowe Street Valdez, Alaska 99686 907-834-1600 |
Map | Link |
Navigating an Online Exam:
Learn how to navigate the exam and take a sample test
Questions?
Questions regarding online exams can be emailed to dec.opcert@alaska.gov.
You can also contact the Operator Training and Certification Program at 907-465-1139.
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