Construction Training Program News - April / May

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April / May 2024

Construction Training Program Updates and More

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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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2023-2024 Construction Training and Certification Schedule

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. 


Important Announcements

Our training season is winding down with only a few more classes being offered. Our 2024-2025 training schedule will be announced in early September. If you need to renew your certification this construction season, you may register for a Challenge Event that is offered monthly at the ODOT Salem Materials Lab or request an exam be proctored in the ODOT Bend, La Grande or Roseburg region office. The ADA Curb Ramp Inspector/Contractor and Traffic Signal Inspector courses and exams are offered digitally on Workday Learning year-round.


Upcoming Event

ACEC-ODOT Partnering Conference | May 21 - Register by May 7.

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Oregon (ACEC) and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) invite you to the 2024 ACEC|ODOT Partnering Conference. This 1-day event brings together employees of ODOT and consulting firms in order to share information, tools and network so we can improve how we do business together. Please visit our conference site for more information.


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2024 Training Opportunities 

In-person Courses | Now in Workday Learning

General Construction Inspector | 5/6-10 Enroll
Structure Coating Inspector Workshop | 4/30 Enroll
Survey Fundamentals for Construction Inspections | 5/21 Enroll
Certified General Construction Inspector Overview | 6/24-26 Enroll
Asphalt Pavement Concrete Inspector Overview | 6/27-28 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: 4/18, 5/16, 6/20, 7/18 & 8/15. 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.

Challenge

TC3

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.

 


Construction Project

For more information regarding the ODOT Inspector Certification Program and the Technician Certification Program, please see the Inspector Certification Program and the Technician Certification Program.