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Familiarizes you with material and equipment specifications, inspection techniques, testing and construction practices pertaining to flexible pavement construction.
Course Content
Who Should Attend
Engineers and Construction technicians/technologists responsible for the inspection/testing of flexible pavement construction, surface treatments and production of hot mix aggregates.
Prerequisites
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Case studies and final examination
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
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Introduces the basic practices related to the municipal inspection of sewer, watermain and road construction projects. The focus of this course is municipal projects, MTO projects/procedures are not covered.
Course Content
Who Should Attend
Inspectors with a significant portion of their job duties related to the inspection of sewer and watermain installation and road construction.
Recommendations
Recommended introductory course for Scott McKay Bituminous Technology, Scott McKay Concrete Technology, and Sewer & Watermain Construction Inspection.
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Comprehensive final examination. Some evening work may be required to complete assignments.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
Provides you with the tools necessary to assist in the design of safe and efficient roads.
Course Content
• Vertical alignment
• Sight distances
• Highway safety
• Horizontal alignment
• Pavement drainage and frost action
• Pavement design
• Superelevation
• Automated design
Who Should Attend
Those who are entering or who have experience in the field of road design and wish to reinforce or broaden their knowledge of fundamental highway design principles.
Prerequisites
• Basic knowledge of design principles, standards and engineering procedures.
• The ability to manipulate equations such as: L= π/180 X ∆ X R (to solve for all variables)
Participants will find it beneficial to review the following publications prior to the course:
• MTO Geometric Design Standards for Ontario Highways, Chapter C-Alignment
• MTO Roadside Safety Manual
• TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (updated 2017)
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Quizzes, projects, and comprehensive final examination
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
Course Content
Who Should Attend
Those responsible for the construction, inspection, and/or testing of municipal concrete projects.
Prerequisites
Completion of General Inspection (TM32), familiarity with CSA A23.1 & 2 and OPSS No. 904 and 1350
Evaluation Process
Work assignments, case studies and comprehensive final examination. Group case studies and assignments are an integral part of the course and may require evening work.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
Familiarizes you with the common soils and aggregates used in municipal infrastructure construction including the basics of roadbed design, drainage and pavement structures. You will be able to identify numerous roadway performance problems and solutions.
Course Content
Who Should Attend
Individuals involved in construction, inspection, pavement design or maintenance programming.
Prerequisites
Previous involvement with soils and/or road work will be an asset.
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%. Case studies, quizzes, and work assignments, and comprehensive final examination
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
Offers an overview of major aspects of sewer and watermain installation from an inspector’s perspective.
Course Content
• Tender documents
• Inspector’s responsibilities
• Construction layout
• Geotechnical considerations, excavation & backfill
• Blasting
• Watermain design, installation & testing
• Disinfection of watermains
• Cathodic protection
• Dewatering
• Construction site safety
• Sanitary sewer design, installation & testing
• Demonstrations of installation and testing
• Environmental considerations
• Overview of trenchless technology
• Utilities
• Pipes & fittings
• Field Trip
Who Should Attend
Junior to intermediate level sewer and watermain construction inspectors.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of sewer and watermain construction.
Evaluation Process
Examination and case studies
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
Course Objectives
To introduce participants to the basics of designing new and retrofit urban and rural intersections.
Who Should Attend?
Analysts, designers, technicians, technologists, and engineers from public and private sector organizations involved in traffic operations, road design, maintenance operations, highway safety, and/or land development.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of engineering principles, especially related to roadway design; Road Design: Geometrics (TM30) is recommended.
Evaluation Process
Passing Grade: 60%
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
As water & wastewater contract administration/inspection complexities continue to evolve, this course provides insight into a wide variety of issues which both directly and indirectly impact these responsibilities. The participant will garner a broader view of the expectations associated with fully successful water/wastewater project outcomes.
Course Content
Who Should Attend?
Sewer and watermain construction inspectors with at least 5 to 7 years experience.
Prerequisites
The Sewer and Watermain Construction Inspection course is recommended as a preparation course for this program.
Evaluation Process
Passing grade: 60%.
Accreditation
This course is recognized by:
