ABSTRACT

The research team performed a national search on the HMA testing technician certification and training activities in each state, including each state Department of Transportation (DOT). Using the resulting information, the team identified the regional and national entities providing related education and/or certification services to the states. As anticipated, there are countless programs for education, training and certication in the field of HMA. However, the quality of programs varies across the US, with most states having their own programs and others sharing programs or using programs of a regional or national entity. Furthermore, the majority of such programs focus on HMA for highway pavement construction. Also, no nationally based career track certification program exists for HMA airfield construction. A national network of industry subject matter experts was convented and they confirmed the need and outlined a national program for airfield HMA placement operation and field-testing technicians.

This report will present the preliminary findings and showcase the competencies, knowledge and framework of education and training programs that will lead to the creation of a qualified and mobile workforce, certified to the same national standard.


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