Tim Gruetert, P.E., Chief of the Caltrans Office of Roadway Material Testing, and Shadi Saadeh, Ph.D., engineering professor at California State University, Long Beach, present an update on the joint Caltrans-industry training and certification program for materials technicians at the CalAPA Spring Asphalt Pavement Conference & Equipment Expo, April 12-13, 2017 in Ontario, Calif.

1. JOINT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 11
Joint Training and Certification
Program
Tim Greutert
Acting Project Manager
Dr. Shadi Saadeh
Program Administrator

2. JOINT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2
Outline
1. JTCP Timeline
2. Program Purpose
3. Program Structure
4. Training and Certification
5. Recent Accomplishments
6. Future Milestones
7. Vision and Strategic Goals
8. Questions?

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JTCP Timeline
Since 1992 – Numerous informal discussions
Sep. 2014 - Caltrans Industry Materials Testing
Task Force
Nov. 2014 Caltrans Industry JTCP Proposal
Nov. 2015 Phase I Interagency Agreement –
Curriculum Development

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Program Purpose
Promote uniformity and consistency in
training, certification and testing
Foster an environment of collaboration and
mutual respect
Improve tester skill and knowledge

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Program Structure
Interagency agreement with CSU Long Beach
 Program Development
 Training and evaluation
 Tracking system
JTCP Advisory Committee oversight
 Draft Charter under review
Independent Assurance (IA)
Certification

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Training and Certification
Four standard training modules
Pre-requisite curriculum prior to registration
for training
Training:
 Classroom sessions
 Laboratory session

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Training and Certification
Training modules:
 Soil and Aggregate
 Hot Mix Asphalt I
 Hot Mix Asphalt II
 Portland Cement Concrete (Roadway and
Structures)

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Training and Certification
Evaluation:
 Written exam
 Practical exam
 Training completion certificate
Tester IA Certification
 Verification of employment with Accredited Lab
 3 year Caltrans IA certification

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Recent Accomplishments
Curriculum developed:
 Soil and Aggregate
 Hot Mix Asphalt I
 Hot Mix Asphalt II
Module refinement through
JTCP Workshops
Final Draft JTCP Advisory
Council Charter

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Future Milestones
Phase II Interagency Agreement –
Implementation
3 year transition period
IA Manual Update
JTCP mandatory for all testers on
Caltrans projects

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Vision and Strategic Goals
Caltrans Vision
 Performance driven
 Transparent and Accountable
 Values its…partners
 Meets new challenges through
leadership, innovation and teamwork
Caltrans Strategic Management Plan
 Goal 5 – Organizational Excellence

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Vision and Strategic Goals
JTCP alignment with Caltrans Vision
Drives performance
Exemplifies transparency and accountability
Is a true partnership between industry,
agency, and academia
Fosters confidence through
organizational excellence

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