Certification Name : Highway Maintenance
Certification Description
This certification program was designed for engineering technicians involved in the inspection/supervision of street and highway maintenance activities. It covers all aspects of routine roadway and right-of-way maintenance, including interpretation of plans and specifications; scheduling of projects and personnel; recordkeeping; knowledge of materials (asphaltic concrete, portland cement concrete, soils, herbicides, etc.) and techniques for their proper use; familiarity with equipment and proper use of equipment and associated safety features; and traffic safety during maintenance operations.
Certifying Organization
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies(NICET)(0178)
1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2794
Contact information : 888-IS-NICET Or 888-476-4238
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? No
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
highway, maintenance, roadway, traffic, engineering, inspection, plans, safety, asphalt, concrete, herbicides