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Technical Certification Program - (TCP)
March and April certification classes were canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Information for students that were registered for the classes in March or April can be found at this link: TCP Certification for the 2020 Construction Season and COVID-19.
This program includes certifications for sampling and testing aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and soils. In addition it includes certifications required for Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Asphalt Paving.
Program Information
Certification Class Schedule and Information
- Certification Requirement Overview
- Certification Classes
- Performance Exams for Aggregate and Asphalt Mix Testing
- Manuals and Class Information
- Links to PDF-versions of the manuals used in class
Certification Records
- Online Registry
- View and print your TCP record
- Temporary (1-year) or
- 5-year certifications
- View and print your TCP record
- Examiners
Additional Resources
- UGPTI YouTube Channel
- Videos on test procedures. Soil and aggregate tests are currently available.
- Test Videos - Additional videos for asphalt and aggregate tests
- NHI - National Highway Institute
- NHI/TCCC Inspector Diary Module
- TCCC - Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council
- UGPTI Learning Network
- Other Training Resources
- Other Certification and Training Opportunities for Contractors and Consultants:
Additional Resources Manuals
Certification Class Description and Schedules
Prerequisites and Supplemental Training
Certification classes require a basic mathematical calculations and formulas proficiency. Students need to understand how to use a calculator and be familiar with functions, including percentages, fractions, decimals, and basic algebra. Free math refresher courses as well as other helpful courses are available online through the UGPTI Learning Management System . A current list of courses can be found at this link
- Math Basics Series for Highway Technicians
- Basic Materials for Highway and Structure Construction
- Improving the Daily Diary
- HMA Paving Field Inspection
- Understanding Materials Testing for Inspectors
Aggregate and Asphalt Schedule
Class Description
- Introduction to Asphalt
- Asphalt Pavement Inspection
- Asphalt Mix Controller
- Aggregate Testing
- Asphalt Mix Testing
- Performance Exams for Aggregate and Asphalt
QC/QA Certification Renewal
- Asphalt Pavement Inspection
- Aggregate, Asphalt and Mix Controller (combined course for all three certifications)
Concrete Field
Soils Field
Registration
Please read through class descriptions and Certification Requirement Overview before registering
- TCP Registration
- Note: The Certification Registration page works best in Chrome and Edge.
Resources
- Temporary Certification
- Request to Test Out
- Reciprocity Request
- Daily Paving Worksheet Examples
- Daily Paving Workbook Guide
- QA Lab Tester Responsibility List
- Suggested Training Materials
Contact Staff
- Phone: 701-328-6937
- Email: Contact TCP Coordinator
