The Examination is divided into several major sections. Note that all percentages are estimations. These sections are:
- Job planning and estimating (18%)
- Site inspection
- Equipment selection
- Documentation
- Drilling and boring (37%)
- Potential for contamination
- Equipment transport and use
- Drill boring and lithology log
- Completion of well construction
- Pumping systems (18%)
- Pump installation
- Valve installation
- Piping installation
- Electrical control installation
- Service and repair (9%)
- Defective part identification
- Defective system and component repair or replacement
- Safety (18%)
- Work site hazards
- Public hazards
- Tool and equipment operation and maintenance