NICET Level III Highway Construction

Topics for This Course

1. Soil Slope & Stabilization
   1. Inspect roadway soil stabilization
   2. Inspect steep slopes and slope stabilization, both temporary and permanent, including support of excavation.
   3. Inspect water retention and channeling features.
   4. Inspect installation of permanent geosynthetics and geogrids.
   5. Inspect reinforced earth and mechanically stabilized embankments and walls.
   6. Evaluate field conditions relative to core borings.
   7. Inspect ground improvement procedures.

1. Roadway Construction
   1. Inspect pavement preservation applications for concrete and asphalt roadways.
   2. Inspect grade tie-ins, drainage, elevations, and transitions for proper functionality through all phases of
   3. Inspect sanitary sewer lines.
   4. Inspect water lines.
   5. Identify potential improvements to work zone traffic control implementation.

1. Structure Construction
   1. Inspect drilled shafts, caissons, and deep and shallow foundations.
   2. Inspect steel structural components for conformance with erection plans.
   3. Verify size and type of structural steel connections.
   4. Inspect implementation of thermal control plans for mass concrete.
   5. Inspect the delivered condition and handling of pre-stressed concrete beams, boxes, and piles.
   6. Inspect post-tensioning of concrete components.
   7. Inspect demolition of structures to verify conformance with plans, specifications, and procedures
   8. Inspect construction and removal of falsework to verify conformance with plans, specifications, and procedures
   9. Inspect bridge deck construction, including pre-pour inspection.
   10. Inspect application of paint and coatings.
   11. Inspect structure preservation treatments.

1. Traffic Signals, Lighting, and ITS
   1. Inspect erection of structures for signals, signage, and lighting.
   2. Inspect loops and other detection devices for traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems
   3. Inspect installation of components and wiring for signals and other traffic management systems, and verify functionality.
   4. Inspect installation of components and wiring for lighting, and verify functionality.

1. Reporting and Compliance
   1. Review inspection reports from staff for completeness and content, and report work, results, nonconformances, and actions taken.
   2. Prioritize and coordinate inspection activities of available inspection personnel.
   3. Verify that temporary erosion and sediment controls and storm water management components are functioning adequately.
   4. Inspect project activities for conformance with basic OSHA safety requirements.

What You’ll Learn?

• Enhance your knowledge by learning how to effectively inspect complex construction tasks, such as pile installation, installation of traffic signals, bridge deck construction, roadway soil stabilization, and stormwater management.
• Demonstrate supervisory skills by overseeing junior inspectors on your team. This includes reviewing their reports for completeness and assigning inspection tasks based on the day’s construction activity.
• Ensure all OSHA regulations and requirements are being met throughout the construction activities.