DOTD External Training Records

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DOTD STP Math Construction Vol. 1  
ACM Paving Certification - 5 YearsLTRCNondepartment certification issued. Applicable to nondepartment personnel only. Issued for five years. Minimum 6 months working as certified inspector on LA DOTD projects required for continuation.
ACM Paving Specialty Area ExamLTRCWritten examination designed to determine if applicant is qualified to continue in certification process. First step in a comprehensive evaluation process which tests knowledge of DOTD specifications, policies, sampling and testing procedures.
ACM Paving Performance EvaluationLTRCPerformance evaluation, conducted by DOTD authorized personnel to determine if applicant is qualified for certification. Consists of multiple phases and is conducted under actual field conditions.
ACM Asphalt Concrete Paving Inspection Vol. 1 LTRCPart 1 of 2-VOL. Complete course covers all aspects of asphaltic concrete paving. Part 1 introduces asphaltic concrete & its uses; the use and inspection of paving eqip. for DOTD operations; & outlines procedures that must be completed prior to paving...
ACM Asphalt Concrete Paving Inspection Vol. 2 LTRCPart 2 of a 2-VOL. Covers all aspects of asphaltic concrete paving. Part 2 deals with laydown operations and inspection, sampling and testing, documentation and special construction techniques required for such items as asphalt drainage blanket, curbs….
ACM Paving Recertification Exam - 5 YearsLTRCWritten examination designed to determine if applicatnt is qualified to be recertified in Asphaltic Concrete Paving Inspection. Successful completion of the exam is necessary to be recertified.
ACM Plant Recertification Exam - 5 Years LTRCWritten examination designed to determine if applicant is qualified to be recertified in Asphaltic Concrete Plant Inspection. Successful completion of the exam is necessary to be recertified for 5 years.
ACM Plant Specialty Area ExamLTRC2nd step in a comprehensive evaluation process to determine applicant qualifications for certification. Written examination which tests knowledge of DOTD specifications, policies, sampling and testing procedures, and construction technology.
ACM Plant Performance EvaluationLTRCPerforamance Evaluation conducted in the field for certification. Includes inspection of all phases of an asphaltic concrete plant operation, conducting standard DOTD tests, designing a mix that meets DOTD requirements & trouble shooting plant operations
ACM Plant Certification - 5 Years LTRCNondepartment certification. Minimum 6 months experience required under direction & supervision of certified technician in which applicant assists in testing, inspection, or material production on projects related to certification area.
ACM Plant Technician AuthorizationLTRCAuthorizes person to perform certain tests on DOTD projects for record under the guidance of a certified Asph Plant, PCC Plant Tech or District Lab inspector
ACM Plant Tech Authorization Performance Eval LTRCPerformance evaluation for the Asphalt Plant Technician Authorization. Only after successfully passing the Asphalt Plant Technician Specialty Area Exam (HMA2)
ACM Plant Tech Inspection ExaminationLTRCHMA Plant Tech Inspection Exam
ACM Plant Inspection Basic LTRC 
ACM Superpave Mix Design class LTRCSUPERPAVE MIX DESIGN & ANALYSIS Introduction to Superpave; Mixture Behavior; Principles of Superpave Gyratory Compactor; Materials Selection; Mix Design; Asphalt Mix Volumetrics; Binders & Aggregates
ACM Asphalt Concrete Quality Assurance ManualLTRC 
ACM Testing and Analysis 1 ExamLTRCTest after the completion of HMA Testing and Analysis 1 course
ACM Testing and Analysis 1 WBTLTRCWeb-based course now offered instead of the instructor led version. Students are encouraged to practice what they have learned prior to taking an exam or performance evaluation. This is the first training on Hot Mix Asphalt.
ACM Test and Analysis 1 Performance Evaluations LTRC 
ACM Testing & Analysis 2 Performance EvaluationLTRC 
ACM Testing and Analysis 2 WBTLTRCInstructor led version of Hot Mix Asphalt Part 2.
ACM Testing and Analysis 2 Exam LTRCSpecialty area exam after taking HMA 2 WBT
Sampling Soils, Aggregate & Soil-Agg MixturesLTRCProper procedure techniques in performing DOTD S101 & 401 sampling soils, aggregates and soil-aggregate mixtures. Video with handbook. This course also includes multiple choice examination.
Aggregate Tester Authorization ExamLTRC