NICET Level I Highway Construction

Topics for This Course

1. Understanding and interpretation of contract documents
   1. Recognize and use standard construction terminology.
   2. Identify the purposes and roles of various project documents.
   3. Match locations on plans to locations on the site.
   4. Locate and understand information on project drawings.
   5. Identify project documents that specify types of project work.
   6. Locate information in agency/owner standards and specifications.
2. Surveys, its type and measurements performed
   1. Identify and use U.S. Customary and Metric units of measure for length, area, volume, weight, mass, temperature, pressure, and strength, and convert one U.S. Customary unit to another, or one Metric unit to another.
   2. Perform arithmetic calculations, and calculate areas and volumes of simple geometric shapes, including maintaining the correct precision.
   3. Measure dimensions and compare with plans and specifications.
   4. Identify survey stakes and makers and interpret notation.
   5. Use drawing scales to determine distances.
3. Equipment Used in Construction
   1. Identify tools and equipment used by inspectors for inspections, testing, and reporting.
   2. Identify tools and equipment used by surveyors.
   3. Identify tools and equipment used in construction.
4. Construction Safety Plans
   1. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the construction site.
   2. Identify and report potential safety hazards.
   3. Identify sources of safety information and requirements.
5. Construction activities & their operations
   1. Identify components of work zone traffic control.
   2. Identify construction activities.
   3. Identify, and verify the pressure of erosion and sediment control components.
   4. Identify, and verify the pressure of, types of utility markings.

What You’ll Learn?

• Develop a solid foundation in construction principles by familiarizing yourself with common construction terminology. Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting contract plans and specifications, enabling you to effectively understand project requirements.
• Explore different aspects of construction activities, including key components such as safety practices, equipment usage,, and the importance of maintenance and traffic protection.
• Familiarize yourself with a variety of measurement techniques commonly used in construction. Learn how to perform calculations related to these measurements in determining quantities. Additionally, learn how to measure dimensions and distances on contract drawings.

Target Audience

Open to all individuals interested in entering the construction inspection industry.

Requirements

No Prerequisite.

Materials Included

This course will include live sessions with instructors covering all the topics included in the NICET Level I Highway Construction exam. Additionally, students will have access to lectures, notes, and practice problems to aid their learning.