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Highway Construction InspectorApprenticeshipHighway ConstructionInspector ApprenticeJob BookHR/Workforce Development1/21/21Ver: 2021 01
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Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsJuly 23, 2021This document is the Construction Inspector Apprentice Job Book. Manyindividuals have provided support and assistance in the development of this bookover the years.We are asking stakeholders to provide comments and recommendations thatwill make this a better tool for Highway Construction Inspector professionals.Please share your thoughts, comments, and or recommendations to JamesNoble (JR) via email at james.noble@vdot.virginia.gov. As always thank you foryour continued supportVDOT Apprentice Team.iTable of Contents9/8/2021
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Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsThe Construction Division is grateful to the many employees who contributed to thedevelopment of the Construction Inspector Apprentice Program and the development ofthis job book.The Construction Apprentice Steering Committee began as a team of Construction stafffrom across the State in 2002. This team evolved over the years into a multi-talented teamby the inclusion of staff from other disciplines.The Committee truly represents one of the best examples of partnership ever at theVirginia Department of Transportation.The Apprentice Program will be a rewarding, on-going endeavor. It will provide thebasis for improving the quality of Construction Engineering Inspection at the VirginiaDepartment of Transportation for years to come.Thanks to all our partners throughout the Virginia Department of Transportation for ajob well done!iTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsThe Inspector’s Creed1.I will study and know the specifications and test methods.2.I will know my responsibilities, the extent of my authority, and the working chain ofcommand.3.I will be prompt in making decisions.4.I will be firm, fair, and consistent in contractor relationships.5.I will always maintain complete and accurate records.6.I will accept no favors or gratuities nor engage in any activity, which would compromise myofficial position or result in a conflict of interest.7.I will be constantly aware of the "False Statement” provisions and penalties contained inTitle 18, ‘US. C., Section 1020 (Federal Aid Contracts).8.I will promote public relations and safety programs.9.I will continuously work to improve my inspection competence and progress to an advancedarea of inspection.10. I will ever recognize the importance of inspection in the construction program and bealways mindful of my responsibilities to the the traveling public.iiTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsPrefaceWithout any prior construction-related experience and courses, most apprentices shouldbe able to finish the Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program (CIAP) within therequired 4000 on-the-job training hours. Some may complete the program in less time if theyhave verifable construction experience. We will make every effort to afford as manyopportunities as possible within the constraints of travel and workload to each apprentice,however, each apprentice is ultimately responsible for their progress.This Job Book contains the behavioral or attitudinal characteristics and job elements thateach CIAP participant in the Commonwealth must master in order to advance to the next level inthe Construction Inspector position series. The Job Book serves as the documentation inmeasuring progress through the CIAP. The “Job Book” follows the basic format of VDOT’SRoad and Bridge Specifications (RBS).In addition, it includes the specification-based questions of the Construction QualityImprovement Program (CQIP). These questions are essential to construction inspection staff inthe performance of project-related responsibilities. They are used to determine the overallcompliance of a project with the RBS. A critical reference for the apprentices is the ConstructionManual. Each Apprentice will find that reading a specific section of the Construction Manualbefore attempting the related set of job elements in the “Job Book” will enhance success. TheConstruction Manual provides essential information in easy-to-read language.Each apprentice will work as a team with other construction inspection staff and theproject engineers in the completion and signoff of the job elements. For each set of job elements,both the apprentice and the monitoring inspector will describe in general, narrative form how,when, and where (project # or name) the job elements were mastered. The monitoring inspectorwill also note areas in which the apprentice possesses strengths and those areas in need of morepractice or review.iiiTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments. iThe Inspector’s Creed . iiPreface. iiiPath to Success: Getting Started . xivBehavioral/Attitudinal Characteristics and Indicators . 1Safety Awareness - Indicators: . 1Initiative / (Drive for Results) - Indicators . 2Ethics and Judgment (Values) Indicators: . 2Customer Service - Interpersonal Savvy. 3Interpersonal Skills - Indicators: . 3Analysis - Indicators: . 3Highway Construction Team Values . 4Course and Certification Completion Charts . 6Safety Courses . 6Core Construction Inspection Courses. 6PlanGrid Courses – These are located in the VDOT’s Virtual Campus .1TC-3 Courses . 2Business Basics . 3Apprentice Name: . 4Required Certification Courses . 4Required Technical “On-the-Job” Element Sets. 1General Orientation (2 Total Sets) . 2General Provisions (7 Total Sets) . 2General Provisions (7 Total Sets) . 3Roadway Construction (14 Total Sets) . 4Roadway Construction (14 Total Sets) . 5Roadway Construction (14 Total Sets) . 6Bridges & Structures (13 Total Sets) . 6Bridges & Structures (13 Total Sets) . 7Bridges & Structures (13 Total Sets) . 8Incidental Construction (20 Total Sets) . 9 Incidental Construction (20 Total Sets) . 10Incidental Construction (20 Total Sets) . 11ivTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsRoadside Development (1 Set) . 12Traffic Control Devices (5 Total Sets). 12Miscellaneous (7 Sets) . 13Glossary of Action Verbs. 1General Provisions . 1Control of Work - Project Procedures . 1Elements . 1Comments . 2CQIP Checklist . 3Construction Stakes, Lines and Grades . 4Elements . 4Comments . 5Control of Material . 6Elements . 6Comments . 7CQIP Checklist . 8Disposal Areas . 9Elements . 9Comments . 10CQIP Checklist . 11Environmental Protection . 12Elements . 12Comments . 13CQIP Checklist . 14Prosecution and Progress of Work . 15Elements . 15Comments . 16CQIP Checklist . 17Roadway Construction . 1Clearing and Grubbing . 1Elements . 1Comments . 2CQIP Checklist . 3Pipe & Box Culverts - Drainage Structures . 4vTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsElements . 4Comments . 6CQIP Checklist . 7CQIP Checklist . 7Earthwork Job Elements . 9Elements . 9Comments . 10CQIP Checklist - A . 11CQIP Checklist - B . 12CQIP Checklist - C . 13Earthwork - Excavation and Embankments . 13Elements . 13Comments . 16CQIP Checklist - A . 17CQIP Checklist - B . 18CQIP Checklist - C . 19Earthwork - Undercut Excavation and Backfill . 20Elements . 20Comments . 21Subgrade and Shoulders . 22Elements . 22Comments . 23CQIP Checklist . 24Soils Compaction Tests. 25Elements . 25Comments . 26CQIP Checklist . 27Nuclear Compaction . 28Elements . 28Comments . 29Hydraulic Cement . 30Elements . 30Comments . 31CQIP Checklist - A . 32viTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsCQIP Checklist - B . 33Hydraulic Cement Stabilization Elements . 34Elements . 34Comments . 35CQIP Checklist - A . 36CQIP Checklist - B . 37Subbase Course & Aggregate Base Course . 38Elements . 38Comments . 39CQIP Checklist . 40Liquid Bituminous Material . 41Comments . 42CQIP Checklist - A . 43CQIP Checklist - B . 44CQIP Checklist - C . 45Asphalt Concrete Pavement . 46Elements . 46Comments . 47CQIP Checklist - A . 48CQIP Checklist - B . 49Concrete Testing . 50Elements . 50Comments . 51Bridges and Structures . 1Structure Excavation and Foundations . 1Elements . 1Comments . 2CQIP Checklist . 3Pile Driving Sheet Piles and Bearing Piles . 4Elements . 4Comments . 5CQIP Checklist . 6Form Checking – Structures . 7Elements . 7viiTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsComments . 8CQIP Checklist . 9Hydraulic Cement Concrete Operations - Concrete Placing – Structures . 10Elements . 10Comments . 11CQIP Checklist - A . 12CQIP Checklist - B . 13Bridge Deck Construction. 14Elements . 14Comments . 15CQIP Checklist . 16Construction Joints, Preformed Elastomeric Joint . 17Elements . 17Comments . 18Checklist - A . 19Checklist - B . 20Reinforcing Steel . 21Elements . 21Reinforcing Steel Comments . 22Reinforcing Steel CQIP Checklist - A . 23Reinforcing Steel CQIP Checklist - B . 24Steel Structures . 25Elements . 25Comments . 26CQIP Checklist - A . 27CQIP Checklist - B . 28CQIP Checklist - C . 29Dismantling & Removing Existing Structures . 30Elements . 30Job . 30Element . 30Date . 30Project Inspector’s . 30Comments . 31viiiTable of Contents9/8/2021
Highway Construction Inspector Apprentice Program – Job BookTable of ContentsCQIP Checklist . 32Riprap . 33Elements . 33Comments . 34CQIP Checklist - A . 35CQIP Checklist - B . 36CQIP Checklist - C . 37Concrete and Slope Protection . 38Elements . 38Comments . 39CQIP Checklist . 40Damp-Proofing .
the Construction Inspector position series. The Job Book serves as the documentation in measuring progress through the CIAP. The "Job Book" follows the basic format of VDOT'S Road and Bridge Specifications (RBS). In addition, it includes the specification-based questions of the Construction Quality Improvement Program (CQIP).
