The Examination is divided into several major sections. Note that all percentages are estimations. These sections are:
- Job Planning/Estimating (21%)
- Problem identification
- Corrective action
- Equipment selection
- Installation planning
- Installation (46%)
- Pumps and monitoring equipment
- Piping
- Valves
- Equipment check, calibration, and sanitizing
- Training and documentation
- Service and Maintenance (20%)
- Water softening problems and servicing
- Reverse osmosis
- Ozone
- Contamination
- Safety (13%)
- Safety hazards
- Tool safety and protective wear