Advanced Road Inspector Certification & Workshops
This series of workshops are designed to enhance the participants' abilities to thoroughly assess and evaluate highway construction projects. This goes beyond basic inspection tasks, pushing participants to understand more complex concepts and techniques that are critical to ensuring highway infrastructure is built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance with regulations.
Participants will learn about the full scope of highway construction, from initial planning and design to final completion. They will be introduced to materials, construction techniques, equipment, and methods that are used in highway projects, including asphalt paving, concrete work, drainage systems, road markings, and signage installation.
Taken whole or in part, these workshops will provide a fascinating, hands-on educational experience designed to create highly skilled inspectors who are prepared to meet the challenges of modern highway construction projects.
The Advanced Road Inspector (ARI) Certification & Workshops were developed in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation.
How You Will Benefit
- Learn essential, high-value knowledge for transportation inspectors.
- Understand the standards and plans required for building roads and bridges.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of transportation construction concepts and best practices.
- Accelerate your career growth by getting in-demand training that employers desire.
- Receive digital badges for all workshops
Courses
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Tuesday - Thursday $1295 |
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Tuesday $495 |
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Wednesday - Thursday $845 |
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Tuesday - Thursday $1195 |
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Tuesday $495 |
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Wednesday - Thursday $855 |
Instructor
Brett Bennett spent 26 years with the Texas Department of Transportation, serving as a construction inspector, and another 6 years as both the instructor and designer of the Inspector Development Program. After retirement, he chose to continue his mission to educate and prepare the next generation of inspectors with the University of Texas at Arlington, Extension and Extended Campus.
With expert knowledge of highway construction inspection procedures, Brett has extensive experience in ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulations. His in-depth understanding of the role of the road inspector has led to the development of workshops that offer valuable opportunities for those in or entering the field.
Certification Requirements
- Attend all 6 workshops
- Pass the Advanced Road Inspector Certification Exam
- Take the TXAPA Level 1B HMA Roadway Specialist Training and Certification
- Take the ASTM International Field Concrete Training (or similar)
- Take a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Training (or similar)
- Take a Temporary Traffic Control Training (or similar)
Faqs
What will I learn?
- Road Inspectors review construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, and airports in accordance with plans and specifications. You will learn to act as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution with clients and contractors. You will learn about the methods of measurement and calculation to monitor project phases. You will perform materials tests and become knowledgeable in reading project plans. You will ensure compliance with approved safety standards and inspect barricades for traffic control and environmental concerns. Inspectors oversee a host of construction record-keeping activities including change orders, payments, work orders, and daily reporting.
Is this valuable?
- Very! A recent search for "transportation construction inspector" jobs resulted in tens of thousands of postings across the US.
Do I have to attend all of the classes?
- Only if you are pursuing the ARI Certification. Otherwise, you can just take any workshop that interests you!
Can I pick and choose which classes to attend?
- Yes.
Is there loan or grant program funding available?
- Yes, we have select programs approved for workforce and third-party lending and funding options. Please contact Corporate Training at CorporateTraining@uta.edu for more details.
Will my Work Zone Traffic Control or Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan training from other training entities qualify for the ARI certification?
- You must supply a copy of your current course completion card or certificate for these courses and they will be evaluated for approval.
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