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###**EXAM(S) DETAILS:** *Written Exam:* - Written Exam Required. - Open Book Written Exam. - Allowed up to 2.5 Hours to Complete the Written Exam. *Proficiency Exam:* - Proficiency Exam NOT Required. ###**COURSE OBJECTIVE:** To prepare the inspector to monitor and document pile driving operations resulting in safe foundation installation per the Contract Documents. ###**COURSE SUBJECT MATTER:** - Will familiarize the inspector with the terminology, equipment and process details pertaining to pile installation - Will provide the inspector with the knowledge and understanding of Foundation Plans, Standard Specifications (Section 455), related details of the Construction Project Administration Manual - The course describes the inspector's role from the casting of the pile, to the final step of pile installation, including: Types of Piles and Acceptance of Piles, Pile Driving systems (piles, hammers, cranes, soils), Pile Installation (jetting, pre-drilling, preforming, cushions, driving stresses, bearing), QA Guidelists; Pile Acceptance; Pay Quantities (including homework and problems) - Provides instruction on the use of the Department's electronic pile driving documentation computer program, including the transfer of data to the Department's database. ###**EXAM REQUIREMENTS:** *Initial Qualification Requirements:* - Pass Pile Driving Written Exam - Obtain on-site experience in which he/she has directly observed, inspected, and recorded the full installation of at least fifteen (15) driven piles under the supervision of a CTQP qualified Pile Driving Inspector (PDI). - At least ten (10) of the piles inspected shall be driven with an open ended Diesel Hammer where the trainee must use the saximeter.TM The supervising CTQP qualified PDI shall include a note in the first page of the Pile Installation log as evidence for the required experience, indicating the name of the trainee and stating the trainee has inspected the full installation of the pile. - Trainees must confirm work experience when taking the CTQP Pile Driving Inspector Exam or report work experience through the CTQP website (IA Re-qualification Program). *Re-Qualification Requirement:* - Pass Pile Driving Written Exam Class Material - Release 11, July 2021

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CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULE BY STUDENT FOR ANY CLASS: If a student cancels or reschedules prior to seven (7) calendar days before their scheduled class, a refund in the form of a credit will be issued for the purpose of rescheduling at a later date. The credit will expire one year after the date of the original class date. The credit expiration date is a onetime extension. If a student cancels or reschedules seven (7) calendar days or less before any scheduled class or does not show up to a scheduled class, a fee of 50% of the full price of the class will be deducted from the total paid and the remaining balance will be available in the form of a credit that will expire one year from the date of the original class date. CANCELLATION OR RESCHEDULE BY STUDENT FOR ANY EXAM (WRITTEN OR PROFICIENCY) ONLY: If a student cancels or reschedules prior to seven (7) calendar days before any scheduled written or proficiency exam, a refund in the form of a credit will be issued for the purpose of rescheduling at a later date. The credit will expire one year after the date of the original exam date. The credit expiration date is a onetime extension. If a student cancels or reschedules seven (7) calendar days or less before any scheduled written or proficiency exam or does not show up for any written or proficiency exam, a fee of 50% of the full price of the exam will be deducted from the total paid and the remaining balance will be available in the form of a credit that will expire one year from the date of the original exam date. CANCELLATION BY A&SW CONSULTANTS, INC.: If A&SW Consultants, Inc. makes a decision to cancel any class/exam/proficiency, a full refund of fees paid will be given in the form of a credit or refund check if desired. Valid reasons for cancellations of any class or exam/proficiency would include, but not limited to, weather conditions or lack of student registration. If the decision to cancel any class/exam/proficiency is made, A&SW will notify the contact person responsible for registering the student via email or phone. A&SW will not be responsible for any costs incurred for lodging or travel expenses.

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