certification programs

Construction Materials Testing Asphalt Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-1101

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

 0207-1102

Attend safety training

 0207-1103

Identify and report task-specific hazards

 0207-1104

Reduce/split samples to appropriate size for various tests

 0207-1105

Perform field density tests of compacted asphalt mixes

 0207-1106

Perform aggregate gradation tests

 0207-1107

Perform asphalt content tests of asphalt mixes (e.g., extraction, ignition, nuclear methods)

 0207-1108

Determine the moisture content of asphalt mixes

 0207-1109

Determine the moisture content of aggregates

 0207-1110

Perform the maximum theoretical specific gravity and density tests of asphalt mixes

 0207-1111

Perform the bulk specific gravity tests of compacted asphalt mixes

 0207-1112

Verify current calibration for Level I tests

 0207-1113

Verify proper equipment operation for Level I tests

Group “B”: At least 6 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-1114

Identify locations on site from locations on plans

 0207-1115

Document sampling location

 0207-1116

Follow sampling procedure to obtain sample

 0207-1117

Compare sampled material to product submittals

 0207-1118

Label sample origin and material

 0207-1119

Deliver samples to laboratory

 0207-1120

Condition the samples for testing by temperature

 0207-1121

Label the prepared samples

 0207-1122

Perform the fractured face tests of aggregates

 0207-1123

Collect all required test data for reports

 0207-1124

Document field observations

 0207-1125

Complete test forms and related reports

 0207-1126

Report results to supervisor

 0207-1127

Assess reasonableness of results

 

Level II Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-3101

Perform job hazard analyses.

 0207-3102

Review safety data sheets (SDS).

 0207-3103

Perform aggregate unit weight tests.

 0207-3104

Perform coarse aggregate specific gravity tests.

 0207-3105

Perform fine aggregate specific gravity tests.

 0207-3106

Perform sand equivalent tests.

 0207-3107

Perform sieve analysis of mineral fillers.

 0207-3108

Perform (run, calculate, report) flat and elongated particles tests.

 0207-3109

Perform LA abrasion tests.

 0207-3110

Perform clay lumps and friable particles tests.

 0207-3111

Perform fine aggregate angularity (uncompacted void content) tests.

 0207-3112

Perform sulphate soundness tests.

 0207-3113

Determine asphalt mix void contents.

 0207-3114

Determine height of compacted asphalt samples.

 0207-3115

Perform gyratory compaction of asphalt mixes.

 0207-3116

Perform Marshall compaction.

 0207-3117

Calculate asphalt mix volumetrics.

 0207-3118

Perform Marshall stability and flow tests.

 0207-3119

Establish roller patterns.

 0207-3120

Maintain equipment.

 0207-3121

Perform equipment verification.

 0207-3122

Verify equipment maintenance.

 0207-3123

Perform equipment calibration.

Group “B”: At least 6 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-3124

Determine what testing is needed on samples.

 0207-3125

Determine sampling frequencies.

 0207-3126

Determine sampling locations.

 0207-3127

Establish sampling procedures.

 0207-3128

Perform durability index tests.

 0207-3129

Perform Micro-Deval tests.

 0207-3130

Perform Hveem stability tests.

 0207-3131

Perform Hveem compactions.

 0207-3132

Perform drain down tests.

 0207-3133

Identify issues in mix placement.

 0207-3134

Identify issues of mix productions.

 0207-3135

Monitor asphalt plant productions.

 0207-3136

Identify asphalt paving equipment.

 0207-3137

Prepare lab or field test data for reports.

 0207-3138

Report preliminary test results to clients or contractors verbally.

 

Level III Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-5101

Design asphalt mix sampling programs.

 0207-5102

Design aggregate sampling programs.

 0207-5103

Proportion aggregates for mix designs.

 0207-5104

Prepare asphalt mixture using Superpave design procedures.

 0207-5105

Prepare asphalt mixture using Marshall design procedures.

 0207-5106

Determine asphalt mix volumetric properties.

 0207-5107

Evaluate asphalt mix productions.

 0207-5108

Inspect asphalt mix production plants.

 0207-5109

Train Level I and II asphalt technicians.

 0207-5110

Maintain asphalt test equipment calibration records.

 0207-5111

Maintain asphalt test equipment records.

 0207-5112

Maintain asphalt technician training records.

 0207-5113

Perform asphalt mixes and components proficiency sample testing.

 0207-5114

Prepare for asphalt mixes and components lab assessments.

 0207-5115

Evaluate asphalt mixes and components test results.

 0207-5116

Maintain asphalt mixes and components control charts.

Group “B”: At least 5 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-5117

Perform tensile strength ratio (TSR) tests.

 0207-5118

Perform immersion compression tests.

 0207-5119

Identify aggregate types.

 0207-5120

Identify asphalt mix types (i.e., dense graded, permeable, warm).

 0207-5121

Identify asphalt binder types.

 0207-5122

Prepare asphalt mixture using Hveem design procedures.

 0207-5123

Evaluate asphalt mix placements.

 0207-5124

Review asphalt mix and component sampling methods.

 0207-5125

Review asphalt mix testing procedures.

 0207-5126

Review aggregate testing procedures.

 0207-5127

Produce asphalt mix and component preliminary reports.

 

Level IV Performance Measures

Group “A”: All of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-7101

Evaluate technical data related to asphalt testing.

 0207-7102

Establish asphalt mix proportions.

 0207-7103

Develop job mix formulas (JMF).

 0207-7104

Manage the asphalt laboratory accreditation.

 0207-7105

Manage the technician training program.

 0207-7106

Finalize asphalt test reports.

Group “B”: At least 8 of the following must be verified. The candidate has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to:

 0207-7107

Develop a company safety program.

 0207-7108

Maintain a company safety program.

 0207-7109

Develop site specific job safety plans.

 0207-7110

Train staff to perform job hazard analyses.

 0207-7111

Investigate safety issues.

 0207-7112

Perform radiation safety officer (RSO) duties.

 0207-7113

Develop project budget estimates.

 0207-7114

Estimate material quantities.

 0207-7115

Resolve inconsistent specifications.

 0207-7116

Perform advanced asphalt mix testing.

 0207-7117

Select materials used in asphalt mixes.

 0207-7118

Verify asphalt mix design test results.

 0207-7119

Implement changes in industry standards.

 0207-7120

Create an asphalt testing laboratory quality system.

 0207-7121

Develop preliminary recommendations to the Engineer in Charge.

 0207-7122

Manage company resources (i.e., employees, schedules, budgets, equipment).