2010 Aggregate and Density Control Recertification


Overview of Training
The Transportation Materials Research Center (TMRC), in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Technological University, and representatives from the transportation industry, provides instruction for individuals working in road construction. The courses cover the basic principles of road construction, paving procedures, test procedures, interpretation, and equipment operation. TMRC is scheduling recertification programs to be facilitated on the Michigan Technological campus in Houghton, Michigan in 2010.

Aggregate and Density Control Recertification Courses
Certification expires five years from the year granted. It is the responsibility of the practicing technician to maintain an active certification.

For recertification, the technician must pass both a written and practical examination similar in format to the original certification tests. Failure to achieve a passing score will require the candidate to retake the failed portion of the exam, written or practical. A fee will be charged on all retests.

Failure to pass the second time will require the candidate to attend the entire certification course. If a Certified Technician fails to become recertified within one calendar year from the date of certificate expiration, the refresher course or full certification course must be taken.


Aggregate Refresher Course and Recertification Test
Session 1
Date: March 9 & 10
Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Place: Dillman Hall, B008
Cost: $350 Per Course

Session 2
Date: March 11 & 12
Time: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Place: Dillman Hall, B008
Cost: $350 Per Course

The refresher course includes a one-day workshop followed by the recertification test on the second day. The refresher course gives technicians the opportunity to review the certification test requirements, receive updated MDOT regulations, and participate in lab practice before the practical exam. The refresher course is limited to individuals who have already received Aggregate Technician Certification.

Density Control Refresher Course and Recertification Test
Date: March 10 & 11
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Place: Dillman Hall, B008
Cost: $275 Per Course

The first day of the refresher course provides practice time and a question and answer period followed by the recerticertification test. The lab practicals are on the second day. The refresher course gives technicians the opportunity to review the certification test requirements, receive updated MDOT regulations, and participate in lab practice. The refresher course is limited to individuals who have already received Density Control Certification.

The program consists of the following:

  • Speedy Moisture Test
  • Michigan Cone Test
  • Michigan Modified T-180 Test
  • Troxler Surface Moisture-Density Test
  • One Point T-99 Test

Registration
Attendance is limited, so please register early. The registration deadline is two weeks prior to the course date. Allow two weeks for your return confirmation. The registration fee includes all instruction, course materials, handouts, examination fee, certificate, and identification card.

Michigan Tech University reserves the right to make changes in program speakers or presenters. Michigan Tech University also reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met, or where conditions beyond its control prevail. Every effort will be made to contact each enrollee when a program is cancelled. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee because of cancelled programs is the responsibility of the enrollee, so please confirm the course status before traveling to Houghton. Written cancellations postmarked ten or more days before a program will be fully refunded, except for a $25 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be allowed for no-shows or withdrawals postmarked less than ten days before the seminar.

To register, please fax the completed registration form to 906-487-3409, and then mail a check and the form to the address below. For more information, call Jim Vivian at 906-487-3018.

Travel and Lodging
The registration fee does not include travel, accommodations, or meals. There are many hotels in and around Houghton; the following are within walking distance of campus:

Hotel
Phone Number
Super 8 Motel906-482-2240
Best Western Franklin Square Inn906-487-1700

More Details
To view the mailed brochure which includes more details, as well as an agenda, Click Here. Note: The brochure is in Adobe Acrobat pdf format. You must have the Acrobat Reader installed to view it.