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v10.12.20
,Electrical &
Instrumentation
Technologist
Candidate
Handbook
Version 10.12.2020
Congratulations on pursuing certification. Certification
is a great way to demonstrate competency, show
commitment to the profession, and help with job
advancement.
This handbook contains information about California Water Environment Association’s
Technical Certification Program for certification candidates. Please read this entire
handbook to become familiar with CWEA’s certification policies and procedures.
Certification candidates are responsible for knowing the contents of this handbook.
Please contact the CWEA office at (510) 382-7800 with any questions.
All policies are subject to change. The most recent edition of this handbook can be
downloaded for free on Cert.CWEA.org. Candidates should ensure that they have the
most current version as indicated by the date in the title above and at the bottom of
each page.
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without
alteration, for noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
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, EIT Candidate Handbook
Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6
Executive Committee ............................................................................................... 6
Overview of the Certification Process .......................................................................... 7
Certifications Offered by CWEA .................................................................................. 7
APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................. 8
Submitting an Application ......................................................................................... 8
Application Deadlines and Exam Windows ................................................................... 8
CWEA Application Fees ............................................................................................ 8
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifying Education and Experience ......................................... 9
Application Approval ............................................................................................... 10
Rejected Application................................................................................................ 10
Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................ 10
Non-Discrimination Policy ........................................................................................ 11
Accommodations .................................................................................................... 12
Privacy .................................................................................................................. 12
Out-of-State Programs ............................................................................................ 12
Reciprocity ............................................................................................................ 12
SCHEDULING AN EXAM............................................................................................................ 13
Scheduling an Exam Appointment ............................................................................. 13
Online Proctored Exams .......................................................................................... 13
Canceling an Existing Appointment ............................................................................ 14
Rescheduling an Exam Appointment .......................................................................... 14
Transferring Exam Windows...................................................................................... 14
PREPARING FOR THE EXAM .................................................................................................... 15
Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification Scope ........................................ 15
Exam Content ........................................................................................................ 16
EIT GRADE 1 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE.................................................................................. 17
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 17
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 28
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 29
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without alteration, for
noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
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Page 4
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 35
EIT GRADE 2 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 36
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 36
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 49
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 51
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 63
EIT GRADE 3 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 67
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 67
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 81
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 82
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 91
EIT GRADE 4 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 92
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 92
Study Materials .................................................................................................... 106
Practice Test ........................................................................................................ 107
Answer Key ......................................................................................................... 118
EIT FORMULA SHEET............................................................................................................... 119
CREATING A STUDY PLAN ...................................................................................................... 120
Completing a Gap Analysis ..................................................................................... 120
CWEA Local Section Training ................................................................................. 120
TEST SITE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 121
Test Site Admission ............................................................................................... 121
Calculators Allowed ............................................................................................... 121
Pearson VUE’s Candidate Rules Agreement............................................................... 121
AFTER THE EXAM .................................................................................................................... 122
Exam Result Notification ........................................................................................ 122
Exam Appeal Policy ............................................................................................... 122
Exam Delivery Appeal ......................................................................................... 122
Exam Question Appeal........................................................................................ 122
Retest Application ................................................................................................. 123
Receiving the Certificate and Blue Card .................................................................... 123
MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION............................................................................................... 124
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without alteration, for
noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
Cert.CWEA.org
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without
alteration, for noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
Cert.CWEA.org
v10.12.20
,Electrical &
Instrumentation
Technologist
Candidate
Handbook
Version 10.12.2020
Congratulations on pursuing certification. Certification
is a great way to demonstrate competency, show
commitment to the profession, and help with job
advancement.
This handbook contains information about California Water Environment Association’s
Technical Certification Program for certification candidates. Please read this entire
handbook to become familiar with CWEA’s certification policies and procedures.
Certification candidates are responsible for knowing the contents of this handbook.
Please contact the CWEA office at (510) 382-7800 with any questions.
All policies are subject to change. The most recent edition of this handbook can be
downloaded for free on Cert.CWEA.org. Candidates should ensure that they have the
most current version as indicated by the date in the title above and at the bottom of
each page.
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without
alteration, for noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
Cert.CWEA.org
, EIT Candidate Handbook
Page 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 6
Executive Committee ............................................................................................... 6
Overview of the Certification Process .......................................................................... 7
Certifications Offered by CWEA .................................................................................. 7
APPLICATION PROCESS ............................................................................................................. 8
Submitting an Application ......................................................................................... 8
Application Deadlines and Exam Windows ................................................................... 8
CWEA Application Fees ............................................................................................ 8
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifying Education and Experience ......................................... 9
Application Approval ............................................................................................... 10
Rejected Application................................................................................................ 10
Code of Ethics ........................................................................................................ 10
Non-Discrimination Policy ........................................................................................ 11
Accommodations .................................................................................................... 12
Privacy .................................................................................................................. 12
Out-of-State Programs ............................................................................................ 12
Reciprocity ............................................................................................................ 12
SCHEDULING AN EXAM............................................................................................................ 13
Scheduling an Exam Appointment ............................................................................. 13
Online Proctored Exams .......................................................................................... 13
Canceling an Existing Appointment ............................................................................ 14
Rescheduling an Exam Appointment .......................................................................... 14
Transferring Exam Windows...................................................................................... 14
PREPARING FOR THE EXAM .................................................................................................... 15
Electrical & Instrumentation Technologist Certification Scope ........................................ 15
Exam Content ........................................................................................................ 16
EIT GRADE 1 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE.................................................................................. 17
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 17
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 28
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 29
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without alteration, for
noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
Cert.CWEA.org
, EIT Candidate Handbook
Page 4
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 35
EIT GRADE 2 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 36
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 36
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 49
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 51
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 63
EIT GRADE 3 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 67
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 67
Study Materials ...................................................................................................... 81
Practice Test .......................................................................................................... 82
Answer Key ........................................................................................................... 91
EIT GRADE 4 EXAM CONTENT OUTLINE ................................................................................. 92
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)........................................................................ 92
Study Materials .................................................................................................... 106
Practice Test ........................................................................................................ 107
Answer Key ......................................................................................................... 118
EIT FORMULA SHEET............................................................................................................... 119
CREATING A STUDY PLAN ...................................................................................................... 120
Completing a Gap Analysis ..................................................................................... 120
CWEA Local Section Training ................................................................................. 120
TEST SITE INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 121
Test Site Admission ............................................................................................... 121
Calculators Allowed ............................................................................................... 121
Pearson VUE’s Candidate Rules Agreement............................................................... 121
AFTER THE EXAM .................................................................................................................... 122
Exam Result Notification ........................................................................................ 122
Exam Appeal Policy ............................................................................................... 122
Exam Delivery Appeal ......................................................................................... 122
Exam Question Appeal........................................................................................ 122
Retest Application ................................................................................................. 123
Receiving the Certificate and Blue Card .................................................................... 123
MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION............................................................................................... 124
2020 California Water Environment Association – Effective October 2020
Permission is granted to individuals to photocopy this document or transmit it by electronic mail in its entirety, without alteration, for
noncommercial use in government and educational settings. All other rights reserved.
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