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March 2024
Construction Training Program Updates and More
Welcome to the Construction Training and Certification spring newsletter. In this issue, we will provide you with important information, updates and resources that will help you plan for needed training and certification.
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Workday Learning System
If you are external to ODOT, you will need to set up a Workday Learning account to view or enroll in our courses here.
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Important Announcements
We have recently added these classes to our schedule. These are the last ACP, ESCM and CECI classes offered for the 2023-2024 season. Don’t miss this opportunity!
- Asphalt Concrete Pavement Inspector (ACP) 4/16-18 in Salem – Enroll
- Erosion Sediment Control (ESCM) 4/16 – Enroll
- Certified Environmental Construction Inspector (CECI) 4/17-18 – Enroll
Upcoming Events
MicroStation Basics - This course is for the new MicroStation user. It builds a solid foundation in the concepts of MicroStation Connect. The participant is walked through a typical workflow using the tools and features of MicroStation Connect. Instructor Led Virtual Course – 3/18-21 and 4/1-4 Enroll.
The Engineering Technology Advancement (ETA) group will be hosting a regular workshop after the April 1 course has concluded. This workshop will address workflows and questions specific to our construction departments using the more advanced Open Site Designer. This is a great opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the MicroStation basics course to daily tasks. These courses will mimic the “Engineering Tips” training lead by Engineering Applications Support Team. If you have questions about the workshop series or have suggestions for topics, please contact Casey Varnum at ETA. Casey.Varnum@odot.oregon.gov
For more information, contact the Engineering and Technical Services Training team:
Beth Yutzie Sell - beth.sell@odot.oregon.gov
Gary Holeman - Gary.M.HOLEMAN@odot.oregon.gov
Todd Hedspeth - Todd.HEDSPETH@odot.oregon.gov.
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 2024 Training Opportunities
In-person Courses | Now in Workday Learning
Asphalt Concrete Pavement Inspector | 4/16 Enroll
Bridge Construction Inspector | 4/8 Enroll
Chip Seal Training | 4/9 Enroll In-person or Virtual (ODOT only)
Contract Administration Workshop | 3/12, 3/20 Enroll (ODOT/Consultants)
Drilled Shaft Inspector | 3/12 Enroll
Environmental Construction Inspector | 4/17 Enroll
Erosion Sediment Control Manager | 4/16 Enroll
General Construction Inspector | 4/22 Enroll
General Construction Inspector RECERT | 4/2 Enroll
Structure Coating Inspector Workshop | 4/30 Enroll
Survey Fundamentals for Construction Inspection | 3/19 Enroll
Digital Courses | Now in Workday Learning
2024 ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor Initial Certification includes an online exam and in-person field exam to receive a 2-year certification.
Step 1 – ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor Training Enroll
Step 2 – ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor Exam A Enroll
Step 3 – ADA Curb Ramp Certified Field Exam Enroll
2024 ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor RECERT includes training and online exam only to recertify for a 2-year certification. (To qualify for the recertification curriculum, you must be currently certified.)
Step 1 – ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor RECERT Training Enroll
Step 2 – ADA Curb Ramp Inspector and Contractor Exam B Enroll
2024 Traffic Signal Inspector Initial Certification includes training and online exam to receive a 3-year certification.
Step 1 – Certified Traffic Signal Inspector Training Enroll
Step 2 – Certified Traffic Signal Inspector Exam Enroll
2024 Traffic Signal Inspector RECERT includes abridged training and online exam to recertify for a 3-year certification. (To qualify for the recertification curriculum, you must be currently certified or expired no more than 60 days.)
Step 1 – Certified Traffic Signal Inspector RECERT Training Enroll
Step 2 – Certified Traffic Signal Inspector Exam Enroll
Challenge Exams
Monthly inspector certification challenge events will be offered at the ODOT Salem Materials Lab on the following dates: 3/14, 4/18, 5/16. To register for a future challenge exam, please complete the ODOT Inspector Exam Registration Form. See the Inspector Certification web page for links to electronic study resource materials.
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Transportation Curriculum Coordination (TC3)
AASHTOWARE Store
Plan Reading Series (1 hour) - New to Construction? Go through the first module prior to an inspector training course. You can familiarize yourself with the basics of plan reading.
Math Module - If it has been a while since your last math class, this is useful as background for all of the certification courses.
The above training is free if you are an employee of a government agency. When enrolling, please use PROMO CODE: D5X3-B3D9-52CB-4XCX and include your government email address to complete training without a fee.
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Construction Materials Technician Training
Construction material technician training will be administered through our Industry Partners: Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon, American Concrete Institute of Oregon and Oregon Concrete and Aggregate Producers Association. For information, visit the APAO, ACI and OCAPA websites for current enrollment details.
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