Certification Information

See Administrative Manual for Construction Technicain Training and Certification for policy and procedure for initial certification and re-certification (PDF - See Box)

• Embankment and Base Course
• Asphaltic Concrete Plant
• Asphalitc Concrete Paving
• PCC Paving
• Structural Concrete
• PCC Technician - Non Department Only
• District Lab Operations

• Profilograph Operator
• Profilograph Evaluator
• PCC Field Tester - Non Department Only
• Density Tester

• 6-months experience (or approved equivalent) on DOTD certifications in area*
• Prerequisite Courses
• Written Exam and Performance Evaluation
• Recommendation of Supervisor

Profilograph Operator or Evaluator, PCC Field Tester, no experience requirements

• Chairman, Materials Engineer Administrator
• Representatives from Construction, Materials, Training, and Districts
• Sets Policies and Procedures
• Resolves Non-routine Issues
• Sets Qualifications and Approves District Training Personnel for Program Administration

• Fees - payable by check or money order made out to LA DOTD
  • Certifications - $800
  • City or Parish Employess - $100
  • Authorizations
  • Profilograph Operator - $120
  • Profilograph Evaluator - $200 (Includes Operator)
  • PCC Field Tester - $120

• Attach Nondepartmental Initial Certification form (Available from DOTD District Training Offices)

• All forms must be reviewed and verified by the District Training Office before being sent to LTRC.

• Mail to:

Ms. Cindy F. Twiner
LA Dept. of Transportation and Development
Technology Transfer and Training Section
LA Transportation Research Center
4101 Gourrier Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 767-9125
Fax: (225) 767-9174
Email: cindy.twiner@la.gov

• When receipt received, report to training office in requested test district to receive study materials and begin program.