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:

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 Web-based Training Course NumberCourse TitleInstructional Hours FHWA-NHI A**Preventive Maintenance and Pavement Preservation Concepts1 FHWA-NHI B**Concrete Pavement Evaluation2 FHWA-NHI C**Slab Stabilization and Slab Jacking1 FHWA-NHI D**Partial-Depth Repairs1 FHWA-NHI E**Full-Depth Repairs2 FHWA-NHI F**Retrofitted Edge Drains1 FHWA-NHI G**Load Transfer Restoration1 FHWA-NHI H**Diamond Grinding and Grooving1 FHWA-NHI I**Joint Resealing and Crack Sealing1 FHWA-NHI J**Strategy Selection1 FHWA-NHI HMA Paving Inspection4.5 FHWA-NHI Bolted Connections2 FHWA-NHI Basic Construction Surveying3 FHWA-NHI Recognizing Roadside Weeds1 FHWA-NHI Testing Self Consolidating Concrete1 FHWA-NHI Advanced Self Consolidating Concrete1.5

FY2010 TCCC Web-based Training Course NumberCourse TitleInstructional Hours FHWA-NHI Safety Orientation2 FHWA-NHI Safe Use of Hand and Power Operated Tools1 FHWA-NHI CDL General Knowledge3 FHWA-NHI CDL Air Brakes1.5 FHWA-NHI Maintenance of Traffic for Technicians5 FHWA-NHI Maintenance of Traffic for Supervisors5 Total 42.5

2009 NHI Website Participants by State

2010 NHI Website Participants by State Please note that the legend has doubled since 2009

NHI Website Training Numbers – Participants by Industry Type

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 Fiber Reinforced Polymer bridge repair (in partnership with BASF)

TCCC Web-based Training In some instances, TCCC has loaded training to state Learning Management Systems (LMS) –Iowa –Texas –Maryland –Minnesota –Alabama –North Dakota –South Carolina Some States make TCCC training required –Math Module for Supervisors – Minnesota (357) –Ethics Awareness Statewide – Alabama (3,428)

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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