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Apprentice Well Driller

An apprentice well driller is an applicant who is not eligible under subsections 202.2 or 202.3.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Fee
Apprentice license fee is zero.
Practice
Active practitioners must be in the responsible charge of a licensed company; apprentices require direct supervision.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Initial apprentice licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Company Association
The licensee must be associated with a well drilling company.
Eligibility
Applicant is not eligible for journeyman or master licensure.
Fee
No apprentice license fee.
Supervision
Work and learn under direct supervision of a master or journeyman well driller.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after a license lapse of less than three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Rule 204.4 requires current and lapsed-year license fees; apprentice license fees are zero.
Lapse
License has lapsed less than three years.
Supervision
Direct supervision by a master or journeyman and association with a licensed company remain required.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

apprentice closed loop geothermal heat exchange well installer

Apprentice classification for applicants not eligible under subsections 202.9 or 202.10.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Fee
Apprentice license fee is zero.
Practice
Active practitioners must be in the responsible charge of a licensed company; apprentices require direct supervision.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Closed Loop Geothermal Company

Company license for geothermal-only work, with an appropriately licensed responsible master.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.
Responsible Master
Continue employing an appropriately licensed responsible master.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Initial closed loop geothermal company licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the Commission company application and identify the responsible master.
Fee
Pay the $10 closed-loop geothermal company license fee.
Responsible Master
Employ a master appropriately licensed or endorsed for closed-loop geothermal work. The company form identifies a Master Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Exchange Installer as responsible master.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Journeyman Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Exchange Installer

Journeyman closed loop geothermal heat exchange installer licensure requires experience, work as a licensed apprentice, and current IGSHPA certification or certification from another Commission-approved nationally accredited standards-setting organization.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Late Fee
A $50 late fee applies to master and journeyman renewals received after January 31.
Practice
Active practitioners must be in the responsible charge of a licensed company; apprentices require direct supervision.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Geothermal installer licensure without examination by approved reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Certification
Rules 202.9 and 202.10 require current IGSHPA certification or approved nationally accredited equivalent for master and journeyman closed-loop installer classifications.
Commission Determination
The Commission must find issuing requirements compatible with Maine rules and the code of performance; issuance without examination is discretionary.
Existing License
Hold a registration or license in a comparable geothermal installer classification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Master Closed Loop Geothermal Heat Exchange Installer

Master closed loop geothermal heat exchange installer classification requiring experience as a licensed journeyman and current IGSHPA certification or an approved alternative certification.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Late Fee
A $50 late fee applies to master and journeyman renewals received after January 31.
Practice
Active practitioners must be in the responsible charge of a licensed company; apprentices require direct supervision.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Geothermal installer licensure without examination by approved reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Certification
Rules 202.9 and 202.10 require current IGSHPA certification or approved nationally accredited equivalent for master and journeyman closed-loop installer classifications.
Commission Determination
The Commission must find issuing requirements compatible with Maine rules and the code of performance; issuance without examination is discretionary.
Existing License
Hold a registration or license in a comparable geothermal installer classification.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Well Drilling Company

Company license conditioned on employing a licensed master well driller.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.
Responsible Master
Continue employing an appropriately licensed responsible master.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Initial well drilling company licensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit the company registration application.
Continued Eligibility
Company license remains valid only while an appropriately licensed master is employed.
Fee
Pay the $10 company license fee.
Responsible Master
The owner or an employee must hold a valid master well driller license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Journeyman Well Driller

Individual well drilling license requiring at least one year and 1,000 hours of experience as a licensed apprentice well driller.

Licensing authority: Maine Water Well Commission · Application information

Annual renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Closed Loop Endorsement
For an existing closed-loop endorsement, attach a copy of the current IGSHPA card to the renewal form.
Compliance
The Department must find the licensee's compliance record acceptable; rule 204.3 provides notice and hearing when renewal is denied.
Late Fee
A $50 late fee applies to master and journeyman renewals received after January 31.
Practice
Active practitioners must be in the responsible charge of a licensed company; apprentices require direct supervision.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and applicable license fee annually on January 1.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Licensure by examination, including upgrade from the preceding Maine license classification
Journeyman Well Driller Written Examination
Application
Submit the Commission application and documented work history at least 30 days before the examination.
Application Fee
Pay the $25 non-refundable application review and examination fee.
Application References
The journeyman application checklist says one reference may be from a licensed master or journeyman; the higher-ranked rule 200.2 requires a master or out-of-state equivalent.
Company Association
An individual must be in the responsible charge of a licensed well drilling company to practice.
Experience
At least one year and 1,000 hours during that year as a licensed apprentice well driller, under direct supervision.
References
Provide three professional references; rule 200.2 requires at least one master licensee or the out-of-state equivalent.
Reinstatement after a license lapse of more than three years
Journeyman Well Driller Written Examination
Compliance
The record of compliance with rules, standards, and applicable statutes must be acceptable to the Department.
Examination Fee
Pay the examination fee and successfully complete the examination appropriate to the license classification.
Lapse
License has lapsed more than three years.
License Fee
Pay the appropriate licensure fee.
Reinstatement after a license lapse of less than three years
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Fees
Pay the current year license fee and the lapsed years fees.
Lapse
License has lapsed less than three years.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Licensure by examination using work experience obtained outside Maine
Journeyman Well Driller Written Examination
Application
Submit the Commission application and documented work history at least 30 days before the examination.
Application Fee
Pay the $25 non-refundable application review and examination fee.
Company Association
An individual must be in the responsible charge of a licensed well drilling company to practice.
Experience
At least one year and 1,000 hours during that year as a licensed apprentice well driller, under direct supervision.
Outside Experience
The Commission considers outside experience case by case. Comparable jurisdictions require a valid license or registration and evidence of good standing; otherwise the Commission may request information to verify experience and good standing.
References
Three professional references, including a master licensee or out-of-state equivalent, and proof of appropriate experience.
Licensure without examination by approved reciprocity
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Commission Determination
The Commission must determine that the issuing requirements do not conflict with Maine law and the code of performance; issuance without examination is discretionary.
Company Association
An individual must be in the responsible charge of a licensed well drilling company to practice.
Existing License
Hold a registration or license in a comparable classification in another jurisdiction.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Reinstatement after completion of a suspension
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Apply in writing. This route addresses suspension reinstatement; an independently lapsed license remains subject to the separate lapse requirements.
Corrective Measures
Complete all ordered corrective measures; the Commission may verify completion by inspection.
Fines
Pay all Commission fines in full.
Suspension
The suspension duration has elapsed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2012-01-01.

Journeyman Well Driller Written Examination

Provider
Maine Water Well Commission
Format
Written examination
Passing score
70%
Exam fee
$25 application review and one examination
Examination outline
  • Groundwater and Wells, Chapter 10
  • Groundwater and Wells, Chapter 11
  • Groundwater and Wells, Chapter 12
  • Groundwater and Wells, Chapter 13
  • Well Drillers and Pump Installers Rules, 144A CMR 232
Examination sources