Surprise
Surprise-GateWay Training Center
13659 W. Cactus Road
Surprise, AZ 85379
Directions:
As you take Litchfield Road and head away from Surprise, take a left onto Cactus Road at the Cactus/Litchfield Road stoplight. Take the first right off Cactus Road and you will drive down a short roadway. Take the "turnabout " to the gate to the left. As you head through the gate, drive toward the building on the far right with “13659” imprinted on the front of the building: Classroom 120.
When you come to the gate to get into the wastewater plant grounds, you will need to get someone to open the gate. There is a telephone by the gate that rings into the office. Call it and tell them you're there for the ADEQ testing. Then go to the building with "13659" imprinted on it.
Do NOT call the testing location with any testing questions. Instead, contact GateWay at operatorcert@gatewaycc.edu for assistance.
Fee: $99 plus a PurplePass handling fee.
Register: Visit PurplePass to select your preferred test date and location.
Complete your purchase to receive a confirmation email from PurplePass.
Arrive 30 minutes before your test.
You will be assigned a locker to store personal belongings.
Bring a valid photo ID and your PurplePass confirmation email.
All tests are given using the 2025 ABC Edition.
Review the Need to Know materials before your exam.
All testing is online; you may test at any available location and time.
Calculators:
You may bring your own calculator, but it must be approved by the proctor before use.
Bathroom Use:
No bathroom use is allowed during the exam unless you have a documented medical condition.
A doctor’s note must be provided to the proctor in advance. Restrooms will be checked before and after use.
No Studying Nearby:
Studying is not permitted in the vicinity of the testing room.
No-Show Policy:
If you miss your test, your ticket will not be refunded or rescheduled. You must purchase a new ticket.
Exceptions are made only for emergencies if you email operatorcert@gatewaycc.edu within one day of the test.
PurplePass staff and proctors cannot reschedule exams.
Change Requests:
Do not contact PurplePass for changes. All rescheduling must be done through operatorcert@gatewaycc.edu.
Email operatorcert@gatewaycc.edu for assistance.