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Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 1 Class
Qualification Details
Written Exam Required.
Full Class Price:
Proficiency Exam Required.
Allowed up to 2 hours to complete the written exam.
$525
The Trainee must demonstrate proficiency in Florida Methods (FM), specifically in the Density of Soils and Bituminous Concrete Mixtures in Place by Nuclear Method (FM 1-T 238), the Determination of Moisture Content by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester (FM 5-507) (also known as the "Speedy Moisture Test"), and reporting the test results in to the ERS.
Closed Book Written Exam.
Class Duration:
Two Days
Class Objective:
To safely and effectively sample soil materials from the roadway, take earthwork density readings and record those findings in an FDOT Density Log Book.
Subject Matter:
-Moisture Density Relationship (FM 5-521 and 5-525)
-Density of Solid and Bituminous Concrete Mixtures in Place by the Nuclear Method (FM 1-T 238)
-Determination of Moisture Content by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester (FM 5-507)
-Reporting Test Results in the FDOT Density Log Book, Sampling Soils, Limerock, Cemented Coquina, Bank Run Shell, and Stabilizing Materials from the Roadway (FM 5-504)
-Nuclear Gauge Maintenance
-Sampling Soils and Limerock.
Initial Qualification Requirements:
-Pass Earthwork Level 1 Written exam
-Pass Earthwork Level 1 Proficiency exam
-Valid Nuclear Radiation Safety Certificate
Recommended Training Course, APNGA (American Portable Nuclear Gauge Association), https://www.apnga.com
Re-Qualification Requirements:
-Pass Earthwork Level 1 Written exam
-Valid Nuclear Radiation Safety Certificate.
Allowing your Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 1 Qualification to expire, will require students to pass Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 1 Written & Proficiency Exams.