*Last updated 12-20-24*
PURPOSE
The purpose of the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) Technician and Inspector Certification Program is to improve the quality assurance of Embankments, Subgrades, Base Course, Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete by the certification of industry and Division of Highways personnel. The Division first started this program in 1965 and currently has approximately 1300 Technicians / Inspectors certified to date.
It is the Division's intent to conduct a cooperative program of training, study, and examination so that personnel of the producer, contractor, and the Division of Highways will be able to better assure, by their increased technical knowledge, the level of quality required by the governing specifications.
The purpose of the schools is to provide helpful information and instruction for persons preparing to take the technician/inspector examinations. These courses are designed to provide instruction for persons with a basic foundation in the subject matter. See MP 106.03.50 Section 7.2.
The following disciplines except the Aggregate Sampling Inspector have a 3-4 day class held at Cedar Lakes or Materials Division. The first written examination for the calendar year is given on the day after the last day of class. To pass the written examination, the applicant must obtain a score of at least 70 percent. There will be two written examinations per certification topic each year.
Quality Assurance Program Administrator
Shane Harper - (304)-414-6624 - office; (681)-317-2925 - cell
CLASSES
The WVDOH offers certification training classes. See the calendar of classes below to learn more. These classes will be held at Cedar Lakes (82 FFA Drive, Ripley, WV 25271) or Materials Division (190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston, WV). The location will be listed on the Contractor's Association of WV Registration page and the certification calendar linked on this page.
Radiation Safety is the first part of Soil and Aggregate Compaction and Asphalt Field & Compaction. The certifications for this class expire 3 years from the date of issue. For example, a certification issued January 15, 2022 will expire on January 15, 2025. If you already have a current Radiation Safety certification, then you do not have to attend that time slot.
Registration is open until the Friday before class begins; Fall classes require a minimum of 15 students enrolled 14 calendar days before class starts. If this minimum is not met, the class will be canceled. Please note that due to limited space, classes held at Materials Division in Charleston, WV are limited to 25 students.
WVDOH employees must have supervisor approval before registering for any classes.
Enrollment will be updated every Friday.
Certifications expire December 31st on the third year after the certification is issued. For example, a certification that has been issued on January 15, 2022 will expire on December 31, 2025.
Note: Please see class calendar for start times.
Class
| Training Dates
| Enrolled
| Wait List
| Registration Deadline
| Minimum Required
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Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician
| Radiation Safety, January 6 @ 8:00 AM
January 6 - 10, 2025 @ Cedar Lakes
| 37
| | January 3, 2025
| |
Aggregate Technician
| January 13 - 17, 2025 @ Cedar Lakes
| 20
| | January 10, 2025
| |
Asphalt Field and Compaction Technician
| Radiation Safety, January 21 @ 1:00 PM
January 22 - 24, 2025 @ Cedar Lakes
| 23
| | January 17, 2025
| |
PCC Inspector
| January 27 - 31, 2025 @ Cedar Lakes
| 10
| | January 24, 2025
| |
Asphalt Plant Technician
| February 10 - 14, 2025 @ MCS&T
| 11
| | February 7, 2025
| |
PCC Technician
| March 3 - 7, 2025 @ MCS&T
| 13
| | February 21, 2025
| |
Notes:
* Please follow directions in link at the bottom of this page to creat a CourseMill account before attending class.
**Please bring laptops or tablets on the first day of class to fix any possible issues.
***It is recommended and would be beneficial to take Aggregate Technician before taking the PCC Technician (please note that this is not required).
Material Certification Technical Development Hours (TDH) Allowed
*Aggregate Sampler, ACI PCC Inspector, ACI Aggregate Technician, Radiation Safety, NRMCA PCC Technician, and Recertification does NOT have TDH.
Aggregate Technician
| 30
|
Asphalt Field and Compaction
| 15
|
Asphalt Plant Technician
| 30
|
PCC Inspector
| 30
|
PCC Technician
| 30
|
Soil & Aggregate Compaction Technician
| 30
|
Registration for Classes - Now Open for Winter 2025
Visit the Contractor's Association of WV page.
Aggregate Sampler, ACI PCC Inspector, ACI Aggregate Technician, and NRMCA PCC Technician must contact the QAPA at qaschoolscoordinator@wv.gov to register for the exam.
WVDOH Employees Registration for Classes
Select a class or classes from the list of schools and inquire with your District Training Coordinator. District Training Coordinators: Please use the Contractor's Association of WV page to register employees.
Online Classes
This option is currently only available to WVDOH employees.
The online option is self-paced and available in place of in-person classes. The written exam and practical are still in-person. To register, click on the class title to open the registration form and follow the written directions.
CLASS
| TRAINING DATES
| ENROLLED
| TEST DATE
|
Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician
| September 6, 2024 - November 25, 2024
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Registration: To register for the online classes, please contact BridgeValley; Bridget Roberts (click to email) or by phone at 304-205-6765.
RECERTIFICATIONS
All certifications that were issued in 2021 are expiring in 2024 and will be required to recertify. There will be a 30 to 35 question exam and approximately 30 minute practical at Materials Division on the dates they are given. If a technican fails to recertify before December 31, they must retake the class, full exam, and practical to obtain their certification again. Please refer to MP 106.03.50 Section 8.6 Recertification, and the 5th Edition Technician Certification Handbook 2021 Section 16.2. Click on the link below to sign up for recertifications. For PCC Inspector, we will accept the IA for the practical portion of recertification.
Registration for Recertifications - Now Open for 2024 (New Time Slots added 10-16-24)
Industry and WVDOH Recertifications (See 2024 Calendar link below for dates)
*Note: If registering for PCC recertification, please let us know in the Notes section if you are taking Inspector, Technician, or both.
Please bring the following items to the exam:
Helpful Links
Applications, Forms, Class Manuals and other Helpful Links
Online Testing