Credits: 2.00 CEUs

T.J. Mahony Road School – Construction Section: In-Person

Course Content

  • Asphalt technology
  • Concrete technology
  • Grade construction
  • Utilities
  • Trails
  • Municipal law
  • Traffic control
  • Planning
  • Introduction to design and soils
  • Frost action
  • Pavement structure and granulars

Course Objective

This is an entry level course, which provides students with a basic foundation prior to attending any of the C.S. Anderson Road School Courses.  The T.J. Mahony Road School is a two-year course comprised of two separate semesters.  Road construction and road maintenance are offered in alternate years.

Who Should Attend

Public works employees involved in road construction and/or maintenance.

Accreditation

  • The T.J. Mahony completion certificate is one of the options for the AORS Certified Road Supervisors Certification program, contact AORS for additional details.
  • Must take both construction and maintenance to obtain 10 points credit in the technical specialist program
  • The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.

Basic Report Writing and Presentation Skills

By working through several examples, you will learn how to create crisp, concise and clear reports. You learn how to present reports persuasively, using common audio-visual aids.

Course Content
• What makes a good report
• How to write clearly and concisely
• How to organize your thoughts and materials
• How to give your report more punch
• How to deliver your presentation like a pro
• Getting comfortable with the use of audio-visual aids
• Tips for overcoming nervousness

Who Should Attend
CRS candidates and anyone who is asked to prepare and deliver brief reports to senior management and Council.

Format
Presentations, discussions and group assignments

Evaluation Process
Prepare and deliver a short report and presentation to a mock council plus a comprehensive final examination.

Accreditation
This course is recognized by:

  • This course is a mandatory requirement for the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors (AORS) Certified Road Supervisors- Senior level (CRS-S) certification program.
  • This course may be used for the technical specialist program only. Point Value = 5
  • The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 2 Continuing Education Units to this course.