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.
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 of Bituminous Mixtures
- Tex-500-C Sampling Bituminous Materials, Pre-molded Joint Fillers and Joint Sealers (Part 1, 2, 3 & 9)