IOWA DOT COURSE CATALOG

RE-CERTIFICATION
There will be re-certifications available in all levels of certification. If a technician has any certification expiring 12/31/03, they will need to re-certify in each level expiring. In Level I HMA and Level II PCC, the technician must have attended two updates prior to re-certification or the technician will have to go through the training course and pass the exam to re-certify. All re-certifications will be one-day in length.

LEVEL I AGGREGATE
This level of aggregate certification is for an aggregate sampling technician. This course requires attending the first half-day of the Level II Aggregate Technician Course. A written exam will be given. This level of certification in aggregate will be required to secure aggregate samples. For more information on the Certified Aggregate Technician Program, see I.M. 213.

LEVEL II AGGREGATE
This level of aggregate certification is for a certified aggregate technician. The pre-requisite for this course is the Level I Aggregate Certification. This is a 3½-day course including a lecture and hands-on training on running gradations. To obtain this certification, the applicant must pass a written and practical exam. For more information on the Certified Aggregate Technician Program, see I.M. 213.

LEVEL I HMA
This level of asphalt cement concrete certification is for a HMA Technician. The pre-requisite for this course is Level II Aggregate. This is a five-day course consisting of lecture and hands-on training. To obtain this certification, the applicant is required to pass written and practical examinations. For more information on the HMA Certification Program, see I.M. 213.

LEVEL I HMA UPDATE SESSION
This course is for Level I HMA Technicians. All Level I Technicians must take two update courses in their five-year certification period. It is their choice what years they take these courses and they will be made available annually. The technician will not receive credit for this update if the technician attends the update during the same training season they certify or re-certify. Credit will be given for only one update each training season per certification. This course will be made available at the APAI Workshop and you can register for the workshop with APAI. The Iowa DOT will be presenting the update in the District Offices.

LEVEL II HMA MIX DESIGN
This course must be completed to design an asphalt mix. The pre-requisite for this course is Level I HMA. This is a five-day course consisting of lecture and lab. Level II HMA Mix Designers will not be required to attend this course if they have already attended a Gyratory Mix Design course instructed by NCAT, NATC, or a Superpave Center. For more information on the HMA Certification Program, see I.M. 213.

MONITOR ADMINISTRATION
This course will include administrative duties of monitors as well as problem spotting and solving. It will also cover any new techniques or items that will be occurring in future construction seasons. This is a one-day course for both HMA and PCC monitors. The course is offered to monitors and prospective monitors. Individuals who pass this course will receive credit for both an HMA and a PCC Update.

SUPERPAVE FOR THE PRACTICING ENGINEER AND TECHNICIAN
This one-day program provides an overview of the key aspects of SuperPave technology for engineers and technicians who apply SuperPave technology in the design, construction, and maintenance of asphalt pavements. This program will give the engineer or technician a firm understanding of the decisions required to select materials, develop pavement designs, review mix designs, inspect for proper construction techniques, maintain the pavement, and monitor the pavement’s performance.

25-FOOT PROFILOMETER
This certification is for a certified 25-Foot Profilometer Operator. This is a two-day course consisting of mainly lecture. To pass this course, the applicant must take a written exam. For more information, see I.M. 213 and 341.

BASIC MATH
This course is offered for individuals that need to brush up on their basic math skill before attending a TTCP course. This course will include instruction on using calculators.

PRACTICAL MATH
This course is for individuals that have basic math knowledge. This course will consist of math problems that the technician will encounter on a project. They will take their basic math skills and use them in practical applications. This course is recommended before attending the TTCP courses.

BASIC MATERIALS
This course covers the basics of aggregate, Portland Cement Concrete, and Hot Mix Asphalt. It is a background course to help an individual become familiar with highway materials before attending TTCP certification courses.

GRADE TECHNICIAN TRAINING
This lecture course is an introduction to pre-construction preparation for grading, soil types, plan reading of soil sheets, soil behavior, drainage, grading equipment, and compaction requirements. It provides basic information and understanding of embankment quality. Quick reference on DOT specifications will be covered. This course is open to Iowa DOT, counties, cities, and consultants.

HMA PAVING FIELD INSPECTION
This course is an introduction to field inspection of HMA resurfacing/paving. Content includes equipment, mix placement, problems, solutions, and roles of both the inspector and contractor. References for proper sources and documentation will be provided. This course is open to Iowa DOT, counties, cities, and consultants.

STRUCTURE FIELD INSPECTION
This course is an introduction to field inspection of bridge and culvert construction. Course content will provide information on bridge and culvert components, their function, and design intent. Discussion will include a focus on bridge and culvert foundations, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, and important dimensional checks necessary to ensure quality of construction. The roles of inspector and contractor associated with the construction process and potential construction problem areas will also be discussed. This course is open to Iowa DOT, counties, cities, and consultants.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
This is a two-day course for beginning construction inspectors. The course covers the basic administration duties of the construction inspector. The course is for individuals that are new to construction inspection. THIS COURSE IF FOR DOT ONLY.

BASIC PLAN READING
This is a one-day course covering the basics of plan reading. This course covers working with plans in general. It does not go into detail on any specific type of plan. This course is for individuals that are new to construction inspection. THIS COURSE IS FOR DOT ONLY.

Click here to view I.M. 213.
Click here to view I.M. 341.

Click here to register for any of the course mentioned above.