Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TCCC) Addressing Challenges in Construction and Maintenance Workforce and Quality Jeff Carpenter, P.E. Washington State DOT Construction Engineer

What is the TCCC? The TCCC is a Federal/State/Industry partnership that supports the training of the highway construction and maintenance personnel. The goals of the TCCC are to: –Develop and maintain a national curriculum for various transportation disciplines –Identify training and certification requirements –Coordinate/facilitate training efforts

TCCC Mission Coordinate training and certification efforts Establish a national core curriculum Develop training materials Support agency training efforts

TCCC Current Activities Training Core Curriculum Web-based training development Other training course development National Transportation Training Resources (NTTR) database

TCCC Core Curriculum Verifies correct mix was shipped Collects load tickets Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Checks for worn parts that could affect mix quality Determines contract decisions related to concrete delivery acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects trucks to assure that all gauges, meters, etc. are in working order Assists in inspections of delivery vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition Concrete Delivery Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects surface for proper preparation in accordance with contract documents Assists in performing surface inspections Surface Preparation Level IVLevel IIILevel IILevel I COMPETENCIES BY SKILL LEVELS DISCIPLINES

Verifies correct mix was shipped Collects load tickets Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Checks for worn parts that could affect mix quality Determines contract decisions related to concrete delivery acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects trucks to assure that all gauges, meters, etc. are in working order Assists in inspections of delivery vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition Concrete Delivery Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects surface for proper preparation in accordance with contract documents Assists in performing surface inspections Surface Preparation Level IVLevel IIILevel IILevel I COMPETENCIES BY SKILL LEVELS DISCIPLINES Increasing skill level

Verifies correct mix was shipped Collects load tickets Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Checks for worn parts that could affect mix quality Determines contract decisions related to concrete delivery acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects trucks to assure that all gauges, meters, etc. are in working order Assists in inspections of delivery vehicles to make sure they are in good working condition Concrete Delivery Recommends disciplinary action when corrective measures are not taken in a reasonable time frame Documents and follows up on corrective actions Determines contract decisions related to surface preparation acceptance and payment Recommends acceptance or corrective action based on inspection results Inspects surface for proper preparation in accordance with contract documents Assists in performing surface inspections Surface Preparation Level IVLevel IIILevel IILevel I COMPETENCIES BY SKILL LEVELS DISCIPLINES Competencies by skill level

TCCC/ NHI Web-based Training Helps address training needs when funding is scarce. Conversion of existing presentation, training materials, or technical materials. Rapid process – usually within 2-3 months Available at no cost to participants Over participants 2008-present For complete listing and to register, visit the training catalog at: Or on the TCCC Web-based Course ListTCCC Web-based Course List

FY2009 TCCC Web-based Training Course NumberTraining NameInstructional Hours FHWA-NHI Construction of PCC Pavements10 FHWA-NHI Portland Cement Concrete Paving Inspection5 FHWA-NHI Concrete Pavement Preservation11 FHWA-NHI Concrete Series (IMCP Manual)12 FHWA-NHI Plan Reading4 FHWA-NHI *Fundamentals of Materials Used for Concrete Pavements2 FHWA-NHI *Incompatibility in Concrete Pavement Systems1 FHWA-NHI *Mix Design Principles1 FHWA-NHI *Early Age Cracking1 FWHA-NHI *Basics of Cement Hydration1 FHWA-NHI *Fresh Properties1 FHWA-NHI *Construction of Concrete Pavements1 FHWA-NHI *QCQA for Concrete Pavements1 FHWA-NHI *Design of Pavement1 FHWA-NHI *Troubleshooting for Concrete Pavements1 Total53

FY2010 TCCC Trainings Course NumberCourse TitleInstructional Hours FHWA-NHI APreventive Maintenance and Pavement Preservation Concepts1 FHWA-NHI BConcrete Pavement Evaluation2 FHWA-NHI CSlab Stabilization and Slab Jacking1 FHWA-NHI DPartial-Depth Repairs1 FHWA-NHI EFull-Depth Repairs2 FHWA-NHI FRetrofitted Edge Drains1 FHWA-NHI GLoad Transfer Restoration1 FHWA-NHI HDiamond Grinding and Grooving1 FHWA-NHI IJoint Resealing and Crack Sealing1 FHWA-NHI JStrategy Selection1 FHWA-NHI Testing Self Consolidating Concrete1 FHWA-NHI HMA Paving Inspection4.5 FHWA-NHI Advanced Self Consolidating Concrete1.5 FHWA-NHI Bolted Connections2 FHWA-NHI Basic Construction Surveying3 FHWA-NHI Recognizing Roadside Weeds1

FY2010 TCCC Trainings (cont) Course NumberCourse TitleInstructional Hours FHWA-NHI Plan Reading Series (Updated)6 FHWA-NHI APlan Reading: Highway Plan Reading Basics1 FHWA-NHI BPlan Reading: Grading Plans1 FHWA-NHI CPlan Reading: Traffic Control Plans1 FHWA-NHI DPlan Reading: Erosion and Sediment Control Plans1 FHWA-NHI EPlan Reading: Right-Of-Way Plans1 FHWA-NHI FPlan Reading: County Plans1 FHWA-NHI GPlan Reading: Bridge Plans1 FHWA-NHI HPlan Readings: Culvert Plans1 FHWA-NHI Safety Orientation2 FHWA-NHI Safe Use of Hand and Power Operated Tools1 FHWA-NHI Safe Use of Basic Carpentry Tools3 FHWA-NHI CDL General Knowledge3 FHWA-NHI CDL Air Brakes1.5 FHWA-NHI CDL Pre-Trip Inspection2 FHWA-NHI Maintenance of Traffic for Technicians5 FHWA-NHI Maintenance of Traffic for Supervisors5 Total 61.5

FY2011 Completed Course NumberCourse TitleInstructional Hours Superpave Mix Design Process and Analysis Flagger Training Pipe Installation, Inspection, and Quality Maintenance Leadership Academy Web-based lessons Maintenance of Drainage Features for Safety1 Total 22

FY2011 In Production Course NumberCourse Title Instructional Hours Estimates Status TCCC Chip Seal Best Practices4 Narration TCCC Roller Compacted Concrete Pavements5 In progress TCCC Superpave for Construction2 Narration TCCC Aggregate Sampling1 Testing TCCC Materials Testing: Reducing Aggregate Samples1 Testing TCCC Change Orders, Claims, and Dispute Resolutions1 Testing TCCC Bridge Construction Inspection: Inspectors Safety1 In progress TCCC Rock Stabilization for Inspectors2 In progress Engineering with Earth Materials (Earthworks)2 In progress Grades and Grading (Earthworks)1 In progress Site Preparation1 In progress TCCC PPE and High Visibility Garments1 Narration Total22

Web-based Training In Progress FHWA-NHI Pipe Inspection FHWA-NHI Basic Carpentry Tools FHWA-NHI CDL Pre-Trip Inspection FHWA-NHI Flagger Training FHWA-NHI Maintenance of Drainage Features for Safety

Training Development On Deck SuperPave PCC Roller Compaction (National PCC Center) Bridge Inspection Series NHI – Environmental Factors in Construction and Maintenance –Instructor-led/ independent study –Educating crews in environmental commitments –Constructability and maintainability of commitments –Pilot Aug 2011 in Atlanta, GA

2010 NHI Website Participants by State

2010 NHI Website Participants by Industry Type

Training Products Database National Transportation Training Resources – Complete data on training courses –objectives, level, audience, tests, manuals, contacts, etc. Review and link to competencies by level Maintain online searchable training database –more than 50 subject areas Assistance needed in entering agency training information 2007 AASHTO SCOM Meeting

Supporting TCCC How can State Partners Support TCCC: Provide financial support to Pooled Fund (TPF – 5(209)) Volunteer for Technical Panels for Course Development Contribute a course to the NTTR that you or your state/organization has developed Volunteer on TCCC committees that collect, analyze and develop training resources

For Information For more information, visit: Or contact: Christopher Newman FHWA Office of Asset Management

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