Earthwork/Base Technician
National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University
The objective is to equip technicians with a strong understanding of the principles and procedures needed to ensure quality construction of various earthwork and base courses.
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Registration fee: $650/student Written retake fee: $175/studentShow moreShow less
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Registration Applicants must have a minimum of 6 months’ work experience in current classification and hold a current Radiation Safety certification to register for this course. Click here for current dates, fees, and to register and pay online. Overview This two-and-a-half-day course consists of classroom instruction and case studies. The objective is to equip technicians with a strong understanding of the principles and procedures needed to ensure quality construction of various earthwork and base courses. Topics covered include: Contractor & ALDOT Responsibilities Soil Properties How to Identify Classes of Soil Materials Collecting Field Samples Soil and Aggregate Density Pass/Fail Criteria What to Do in Case of Failure Best Practices Note: The Radiation Safety course is a prerequisite for this course.
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