MIDWEST REGIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GROUP

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MIDWEST REGIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION GROUP
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MIDWEST REGION TRAINING CERTIFICATION EFFORT

• Started in 1994
• Standardize Test Methods (AASHTO)
• Reciprocity
• Meet Annually
• Progression (slow but steady)

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Programs of the Midwest States

• Many Established Programs in the Midwest
• Administration has remained the same
• States have worked together to make programs
  similar
• States starting programs worked with established
  states

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MIDWEST GROUP

• Groups Formed at Annual Meeting in KC
• Developed Levels of Qualification
• Tests Instructed in Each Level

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ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MIDWEST GROUP

• Group Was Formed To Develop Reference Manual To
  Assist States in Developing a Program
• QC/QA Technician Training and Certification/
• Qualification

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ACCOMPLISHEMENTS OF MIDWEST GROUP

• Training Manual
• Soils
• Aggregates
• HMA
• PCC (not complete)
• Available Upon Request to All States
• AASHTO Guideline

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RECIPROCITY EFFORTS

• HMA Agreement
• Four States ( Old Region 7)
• Effective July, 2000
• Continue to Standardize Test Methods
• General Policy in Midwest
• Accept Training From Neighboring Programs
• Applicant Must Be Certified/Qualified in State
• Take and Pass Exam in State Requesting
  Certification In

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AREAS NEEDING DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENT

• Midwest Region Would Like Information For
• Field, Grade, and Construction Inspection For
• HMA
• PCC
• Geotechnical