WHAT IS CON-ED OPERATOR QUALIFIED ? TASK 86 ?

 Qualification of Pipeline Personnel and are commonly known as Operator Qualification (OQ). 

The regulations are intended to promote safety and minimize human error by having qualified personnel who are able to perform work tasks safely and recognize and react to abnormal operating conditions. 

The U.S. Department of Transportation regulations  are detailed in  Subpart N in 49 CFR Part 192 and Subpart G in 49 CFR Part 195.

Becoming Operator Qualified or "OQ" can be done through either the  Plumbing Foundation City of New York  or the Independent Master Plumbers of Westchester (IMPW).

If you are licensed in both NYC and Westchester, then you must go through the Plumbing Foundation City of New York. 

If you are licensed in Westchester only, then you must go through the IMPW.

Operator Qualification entails a 7-hour course and a written,  practical examination, random drug/alcohol testing, and triennial re-qualification exams. 

First take your 4 hour refresher class online. 

Recent changes mean you will need an additional 2.5 hour class for TASK 87A

Schedule your 3 written exams by calling 718.793.6300

Schedule your two practical exams for Tasks 86 & 87A through the Plumbing Foundation GOQ database

Optional refresher courses are also available !