Level 1B HMA Roadway Specialist is a one day certification course that certifies an individual’s ability to properly monitor and conduct Quality Control / Quality Assurance testing for the placement of asphaltic mixes on the roadway in accordance with TxDOT Test Procedures and Specifications.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites required for this class.
Training
The Level 1B Training classes will be two days in length and focus on providing a basic understanding and knowledge of the TxDOT Test Procedures and Specifications. These classes are not pre-requisites to any certification class and participants will not earn certification.
Certification
View the Level 1B Certification Schedule
There is no demonstration or training; individuals must come prepared to pass both a written and practical examination.
Level 1B HMA Roadway Specialists are required to re-certify every three years by attending a one-day certification course.
If certification expires the specialist may not perform any Level 1B responsibilities on a TxDOT project.
Test Procedures
The below test procedures are covered in Level 1B. Starred procedures indicate hands-on requirement for certification.*
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- *Tex-207-F, Determining Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures (Parts 3, 4, 5 & 7)
- Tex-222-F, Sampling Bituminous Mixtures
- Tex-225-F, Random Selection of Bituminous Mixture Samples (Part 2)
- *Tex-244-F, Thermal Profile of Hot Mix Asphalt
- Tex-246-F, Permeability of Water Flow of Hot Mix Asphalt
- Tex-251-F Obtaining and Trimming Cores from Bituminous Pavements
- Tex-500-C Sampling Bituminous Materials, Pre-molded Joint Fillers and Joint Sealers (Part 1, 2, 3 & 9)