DOTD External Training Records

TitleProviderDescription
Aggregate Tester AuthorizationLTRCAuthorizes holder to run certain tests on aggregates for record, under the guidance of a certified Asphalt Concrete Plant, PCC Plant or District Lab. Inspector/Technician
TC3 Reducing Aggregate SamplesLTRC 
Aggregate Tester Performance Evaluation LTRCPerformance eval covering all aggregate tester TRs etc.
Aggregate Tester ManualLTRCDT issued manual
Aggregate Tester Authorization ExamLTRC 
Aggregate Tester Basics video LTRCVideo - equil to DOTD S 101
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.
DOTD Basic Math Construction Part 1LTRCBasic calculating (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing), rounding, working w/fractions, working w/symbols, squared and cubed numbers, equations and formulas, length, area, and volume measurements, rate measurements, averages, and percentages
DOTD Basic Math Construction Part 2LTRC 
Basic Pipe Installation LTRCThe course is designed to teach prper installation and introduce the student to specifications, safety considerations, and department standards that apply when installing pipe on a state project. Accompanying manual: Stock #10291.
Contract Mowing ProgramLTRCThis is given to participants who successfully comlete the following four courses Right-of-Way Mowing Video, Tractor/Mower Safety Powerpoint, Basic Flagging Tips, Traffic Control Handbook Page 10.
Density Tester Authorization (Nuclear Device)LTRCAuthorization qualifying ind. to perform QC density testing with a nuclear device. Performance Eval. The Deter of In-Place Density. This Auth. may be issued upon a passing score of the Embankment and Base Course Certification performance evaluation.
In-Place Density Performance EvaluationLTRC 
District Lab Operations AuthorizationLTRCDOTD Authorization used in DOTD Labs only
District Lab Authorization Exam   
Embankment & Base Course Employment Verification 6 month Embankment and Base Course Employment Verification form - submitted and approved
Embank & Base Course Recert Exam - 5 Years LTRCWritten examination designed to determine if applicant is qualified to be recertified in Embankment and Base Course Inspection. Successful completion of the exam is necessary to be recertified for 5 years.
Embank & Base Course Certification - 5 YearsLTRCNon-department certification issued. Applicable to non-department personnel only. Issued for five years. Successful completion of written exam required for recertification.
Embank and Base Course Specialty Area Exam LTRCWritten examination designed to determine if applicant is qualified to continue in certification process.
Embank & Base Course Performance EvaluationLTRCPerformance evaluation, conducted by DOTD authorized personnel to determine if applicant is qualified for certification.
Base Course Inspection examLTRCProgrammed self instructional text. Covers inspection procedures used in field for base course inspection, excluding asphaltic concrete base. STOCK NO. 10302
Introduction to Base Course Inspection VideoPaviaAn on-line training course that provides an overview of basic base course construction. Topics include: Materials used in base course construction; how deficiencies may be corrected; types of base courses used in Louisiana; etc.
Embank & Base Course Density TestingLTRCPI manual designed to help the student understand the relationship between moisture and density when testing soils, soil-aggregate, and aggregate for embankment and base course construction. This course will introduce the student to soil mechanics.
E & B Density Testing Video - TR 401 - Meth ALTRCVideo designed as an accompaniment to the Density Testing for Embank. and Base Course manual and performance evaluation for TR 401-Determination of In-place Density. This video is a requirement for becoming an Authorized Nuclear Device Operator.
Embankment and Base Course Inspec - 5 yearsLTRCThis certification is no longer used at DOTD, yet persons still holding valid certifications wanting to take the recertification exam will be allowed to do so. No new Soil and Base Course Technician certifications will be issued.