Construction Inspection Certification Program (CICP)Devin Townsend, P.E.

Overview of the CICPGoal:

Develop a strategic plan for implementing a Construction Inspector Certification Program

Objective: Determine inspection disciplines Develop the minimum certification

requirements for inspectors Compile a manual describing the

inspection categories, cert requirements, and a program implementation plan.

Overview of the CICPWhy?

Establish standard training minimum for Construction Inspection Personnel

Develop knowledge base for employees

Improve consistency in training across the state

Prepare NDOR for possible future certification requirements

Administered through NDOR’s Learning Management System

Involvement in CICP The CICP Team

3 District Construction Engineers HR Workforce Development Manager, Highway Project Manager Materials & Research

Sponsors: Deputy Director of Operations Construction Engineer & Materials Engineer 3 District Engineers Program Management Engineer

Stakeholders: Deputy Director-Engineering, DE’s, DH, DCE’s,

PM’s, FHWA.

CICP Research & PlanningOther State DOT’s training

programs Analysis for easy correlation with NDOR

business practicesWhich training resources?

Existing No cost

Establish a link to other NDOR reference materials.

Manual Identified Key Disciplines

Based on Construction Manual Sections Identify Skills and Proficiencies

within each discipline Basic, Intermediate, Advanced

Curriculum & Matrix Highlights Identifies courses that provide the

proficiency skills in each discipline Required and Optional

Most employees will have the majority of required training already

Intended to be a “living” curriculum.

Curriculum & Matrix Highlights Construction Project Personnel

Construction Technician I & II (CT I & II) Entry level inspectors

Engineer I & II (E I & II) Engineering grads w/ FE

Construction Technician III (CT III) Lead inspector

Construction Technician IV (CT IV) Survey Party Chief Runs smaller projects

Highway Project Manager

Curriculum & Matrix Highlights Existing requirements for CTI to CTII

Math, Plan Reading, Bridge Plan Reading.

Required CTII Content Basic Certification Classes + Web-based

training Sampling/Testing: ACI, Earthwork, etc. WBT classes: FHWA Ethics, Office, PPE

classes, etc.

Curriculum & Matrix Highlights Required CTIII/E I & II Content

Traffic, MS Office classes, HR “Soft” skills

Required CTIV/PM Content Critical Path Schedules, PM Conference,

NDOR Supervisor’s Class.

Implementation Preliminary Phase

Planning (Complete) Phase 1: Roll Out

Now – Oct 1st, 2015 18 months to complete “required” classes

Phase 2: Full Implementation All Employees will be “certified” at their level New employees: 6 months to complete reqs Existing employees who advance: 1 year to

complete reqs

Continuing Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)Beginning Oct 1st, 2016

Continued development 2 classes per year

“Optional” classes in the matrixCMR classes cannot be repeated for

credit for 5 years

Training Histories Compilation of multiple training tracking

systems Courses taken over the last 5 years will

count towards the requirement History will be in the EDC Something Missing?

Each employee is asked to review their training histories

CICP ChallengesChange in Culture

First, Non-professional, certification requirement

Ease of AdministrationGathering Training Histories

Different tracking systemsCommunication

450+ employees affected Employee Buy In

Questions?

Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TC3)

TC3 Overview Partnership

State DOT’s, AASHTO, FHWA/NHI, and Industry

Provide national guidance and facilitate coordination of the development of training products Construction, Maintenance, and Materials

technical focus Standardize technical training materials Develop a national core curriculum for

use by any agency

Recent Changes After 12 years working in close

partnership with FHWA AASHTO Technical Service Program

Approved by AASHTO Board of Directors at the 2013 spring meeting

Trade Mark Rebranding

AASHTO Partnership

Opportunity for a broader and more influential reach

Goals and mission are aligned Both are state-run organizations with

state-serving interests No federal restrictions Ability to move toward a self-sustaining

program, as opposed to operating year-to-year

Course Development Process:

1. “Call for Course” requests are sent out and the responses summarized.

2. An analysis is conducted to make sure there isn’t already web based courses available.

3. Courses are prioritized for consideration 4. Courses are checked against the competency

matrices to make sure course goals are aligned5. The course requests that meet the criteria are

then prioritized.6. Courses are included in a new development

contract Development Goal:

20 hours of web based training developed per year

TC3 Benefits Provide quality, relevant course

materials developed by subject mater experts from around the nation.

Helps State DOTs, FHWA, and others leverage resources and save money

Recent Updates TC3 Mobile App Release – January 2014 New Council Members - February 2014 New Committee Structure – February

2014 A look into the Future

Recruit More State Support Self-Sustaining Program Expand Curriculum Outreach to new Industry Partners AASHTO TC3 Training Platform

Questions?