Program Areas: Online Courses
A variety of Good Roads courses that can be taken online for your convenience.
HR Essentials for Public Works – VIRTUAL
Snow School – Online (Semester 1)
Snow School – Online (Semester 3)
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest winter maintenance practices, equipment and materials. It has been designed to complement the training requirements for salt management plans.
Course Learning Objectives
- Recognize weather patterns and forecasting.
- Comprehend Minimum Maintenance Standards (MMS).
- Describe winter operations techniques.
- Explain safety in winter operations.
- Identify pre and post-season activities.
Course Content
- Environmental Impacts
- Weather
- Minimum Maintenance Standards
- Winter Operations Safety
- Hours of Service
- Pre and Post-Season Preparation
- Pre-Season Operations
- Snow & Ice Control: Management
- Snow & Ice Control: Materials
- Material Handling & Storage
- Plowing Techniques & Patrol Examples
- Snow Removal
- GPS/AVL
- Record Keeping & Legal Terms
Online Course Schedule
This self-paced online course offers flexibility, allowing you to progress through each module at your own pace. With 24/7 access, you can tailor your learning schedule to suit your preferences and location.
This course will take up to 20 hours to complete. The course content will be available to you from November 4th, 2024 to April 31st, 2025, providing ample time for comprehensive learning and review.
Online Course Structure
This online course features a structured format comprising lesson content delivered through text and instructional videos, complemented by interactive activities and a downloadable PDF copy of a student workbook. While there is no real-time interaction with an instructor, participants have the option to reach out via email for any questions or clarification.
Online Course Location
Online courses take place on the Good Roads education website hosted through D2L Brightspace.
If you have never taken a Good Roads online course. you will be sent a username and link to set your password. This will not be the same username and password that you use on the main Good Roads website.
Who Should Attend
Technicians and technologists and others responsible for salt management plans, winter maintenance supervisors, patrollers, equipment operators, mechanics, and contract employees.
Accreditation
- This course may be used toward the requirements of the CRS-Intermediate (CRS-I) level.
- This course may be used as credit for technical specialist programs only. Please contact OACETT to ensure that this course satisfies your particular examination program for certification. Point Value = 2
- The Engineering Institute of Canada awards 1.8 Continuing Education Units to this course.
T.J. Mahony Road School – Construction Section: ONLINE (Semester 1)
T.J. Mahony Road School – Construction Section: ONLINE (Semester 2)
Course Description
Throughout this course, we will break down the basics of road construction. equip you with the knowledge needed to understand how we design roads to withstand the challenges of our unique climate.
We will also dive into the world of contracts and legal responsibilities in road projects. Understanding how to manage these aspects of road construction is crucial for successful projects. By the end of the course, you will have built a baseline skill set to help you navigate the different components of road infrastructure projects.
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental components of flexible pavements for design and application.
- Describe the foundational construction material techniques and properties to place, finish, and cure concrete across applicable applications.
- Describe the concepts of design criteria in construction, preparation practices, and materials used for urban and rural road design in Ontario’s climate environment.
- Describe utility maintenance for roads and sidewalks when dealing with new installations and relocations.
- Describe proper contract management techniques and basic legal responsibilities around roads, occupational health and safety and the environment.
Course Content
- Pre-Construction Requirements
- Introduction to Road Design
- Introduction to Soils & Pavement Structure
- Frost Action & Transition Treatment
- Road Construction
- Asphalt Pavement Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Introduction to Utilities
- Active Transportation
- Traffic Control
- Introduction to Municipal Laws & Standards
- Public Access to Highways
- Contract Management & Environmental Law
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Occupiers Liability & Trespass to Property Act
- Utilities in Road Allowance & Other Users
Online Course Schedule
This self-paced online course offers flexibility, allowing you to progress through each module at your own pace. With 24/7 access, you can tailor your learning schedule to suit your preferences and location.
This course will take between 30-35 hours to complete. The course content will be available to you from May 8th to August 31st, 2024, providing ample time for comprehensive learning and review.
Online Course Structure
This online course features a structured format comprising lesson content delivered through text and instructional videos, complemented by interactive activities and a downloadable PDF copy of a student workbook. While there is no real-time interaction with an instructor, participants have the option to reach out via email for any questions or clarifications.
Enrollment emails will be released at the start of the semester on May 8th, 2024. For those registering after this date, enrollment emails will be sent within 48 hours. Participants are advised to check their junk mail folder if the email does not appear in their inbox.
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
T.J. Mahony Road School – Construction Section: ONLINE (Semester 3)
Course Description
Throughout this course, we will break down the basics of road construction. equip you with the knowledge needed to understand how we design roads to withstand the challenges of our unique climate.
We will also dive into the world of contracts and legal responsibilities in road projects. Understanding how to manage these aspects of road construction is crucial for successful projects. By the end of the course, you will have built a baseline skill set to help you navigate the different components of road infrastructure projects.
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental components of flexible pavements for design and application.
- Describe the foundational construction material techniques and properties to place, finish, and cure concrete across applicable applications.
- Describe the concepts of design criteria in construction, preparation practices, and materials used for urban and rural road design in Ontario’s climate environment.
- Describe utility maintenance for roads and sidewalks when dealing with new installations and relocations.
- Describe proper contract management techniques and basic legal responsibilities around roads, occupational health and safety and the environment.
Course Content
- Pre-Construction Requirements
- Introduction to Road Design
- Introduction to Soils & Pavement Structure
- Frost Action & Transition Treatment
- Road Construction
- Asphalt Pavement Construction
- Concrete Construction
- Introduction to Utilities
- Active Transportation
- Traffic Control
- Introduction to Municipal Laws & Standards
- Public Access to Highways
- Contract Management & Environmental Law
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Occupiers Liability & Trespass to Property Act
- Utilities in Road Allowance & Other Users
Online Course Schedule
This self-paced online course offers flexibility, allowing you to progress through each module at your own pace. With 24/7 access, you can tailor your learning schedule to suit your preferences and location.
This course will take between 30-35 hours to complete. The course content will be available to you from January 6 to April 30, 2025, providing ample time for comprehensive learning and review.
Online Course Structure
This online course features a structured format comprising lesson content delivered through text and instructional videos, complemented by interactive activities and a downloadable PDF copy of a student workbook. While there is no real-time interaction with an instructor, participants have the option to reach out via email for any questions or clarifications.
Enrollment emails will be released at the start of the semester on May 8th, 2024. For those registering after this date, enrollment emails will be sent within 48 hours. Participants are advised to check their junk mail folder if the email does not appear in their inbox.
Online Course Location
Online courses take place on the Good Roads education website hosted through D2L Brightspace.
If you have never taken a Good Roads online course. you will be sent a username and link to set your password. This will not be the same username and password that you use on the main Good Roads website.
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
Bridge and Structure Inspection – Online (Semester 1)
Bridge and Structure Inspection – Online (Semester 2)
Course Schedule
This is a self-paced online course. Participants will work through each module individually at their own speed. You will have access to the course 24 hours a day 7 days a week so you can learn when and where you want.
The course, activities, and tests take approx. 20 – 30 hrs to complete. You will have access to the course until the end of August.
Lesson content is presented as text and videos. There are also interactive activities. There is no interaction with a live instructor. You can contact the instructors by email if you have any questions.
Participants will receive an enrollment email within 48 hrs of registering. Please check your junk mail if you do not see it. If this is your first online course with good roads, you will also get a new user email. Please use the link in the new user email to set your password.
Note: Online courses take place on our education website not our main website. The websites do not share the same usernames and passwords.
Course Description
Using the concepts, procedures, and methods identified in the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) you will:
• Identify the type and severity of material defects,
• Assess and rate the condition of a variety of bridge elements, and
• Report your findings using the OSIM forms.
Course Content
• Types of Bridges
• Bridge Elements
• Materials focusing on concrete, steel, and asphalt.
• Material defects
• Procedures for conducting and documenting a detailed visual inspection using OSIM, including identification of material defects, material condition, defect severity levels, and performance deficiencies.
• Inspection Safety
Who Should Attend?
Government employees, consultants, and contractors involved in the detailed visual inspections of bridges, or individuals who need to gain an understanding of OSIM reports.
Recommendations
A basic understanding of bridge types and bridge elements.
Evaluation Process
Pre-course evaluation, case studies, activities, and open-book knowledge evaluation.
Bridge and Structure Inspection – Online (Semester 3)
Course Schedule
This is a self-paced online course. Participants will work through each module individually at their own speed. You will have access to the course 24 hours a day 7 days a week so you can learn when and where you want.
The course, activities, and tests take approx. 30 hrs to complete. You will have access to the course until the end of April.
Lesson content is presented as text and videos. There are also interactive activities. There is no interaction with a live instructor. You can contact the instructors by email if you have any questions.
Particpants will receive an enrollment email within 48 hrs of registering. Please check your junk mail if you do not see it. If this is your first online course with good roads, you will also get a new user email. Please use the link in the new user email to set your password.
Note: Online courses take place on our education website not our main website. The websites do not share the same usernames and passwords.
Course Description
Using the concepts, procedures, and methods identified in the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) you will:
• Identify the type and severity of material defects,
• Assess and rate the condition of a variety of bridge elements, and
• Report your findings using the OSIM forms.
Course Content
• Types of Bridges
• Bridge Elements
• Materials focusing on concrete, steel, and asphalt.
• Material defects
• Procedures for conducting and documenting a detailed visual inspection using OSIM, including identification of material defects, material condition, defect severity levels, and performance deficiencies.
• Inspection Safety
Who Should Attend?
Government employees, consultants, and contractors involved in the detailed visual inspections of bridges, or individuals who need to gain an understanding of OSIM reports.
Recommendations
A basic understanding of bridge types and bridge elements.
Evaluation Process
Pre-course evaluation, case studies, activities, and open-book knowledge evaluation.
