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Important!
1.  Payment is due 14 days prior to class date. If payment has not been received within this time frame, the student will be automatically dropped from the class roster.
2.  If you score less than 60/100 on your test, you will not qualify to take a re-test. Students who score less than 60/100 must retake the entire class.

1. Location (directions):
   

   Course	Location
   Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)	Occasions at Wedgefield
   HMA Level 1	ARTS Lab
   HMA Level 2S (Superpave)	ARTS Lab
   HMA Level 3	ARTS Lab
   Earthworks	ARTS Lab
   Foundations	Comfort Inn
   Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART) Recertification	ARTS Lab
   HMA Level 1 Recertification	Comfort Inn
   HMA Level 2S (Superpave) Recertification	Comfort Inn
   HMA Level 3 Recertification	ARTS Lab
   Earthworks Recertification	ARTS Lab
   Foundations Recertification	Comfort Inn

   
   
2. Time:
   

   Course	Time
   Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART) (Regular & Recert)	8:30am
   HMA Level 1 (Regular & Recert)	8:30am
   HMA Level 2S (Superpave) (Regular & Recert)	8:30am
   HMA Level 3 (Regular & Recert)	8:30am
   Earthworks (Regular & Recert)	8:00am
   Foundations (Regular & Recert)	8:30am

   
   
3. Required Documentation:
   

   Course	Required Documentation
   Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)	copy of Nuclear Gauge certification (SCDOT employees only) and experience form (all attendees) faxed to (864) 656-0124
   HMA Level 1	pre-certification checklist
   HMA Level 2S (Superpave)	N/A
   HMA Level 3	N/A
   Earthworks	experience form
   Foundations	SCDOT concrete certification

   
   
4. Attention New Policy:
   At the start of each course, all course attendees will be asked to read and sign the following form called
   "Application for SCDOT Technician Certification".  If you answer "yes" to Question #2 on this form, your certification will be subject to approval by the SCDOT Technician Certification Board even if you pass the written exam.
   
5. Registration Fees:
   The registration fee must be received at least two weeks before the start of each class. If the fee has not been received by the cutoff date, the participant will automatically be dropped from the class roster.
   
   
6. Refund Policy:
   The registration fee is refundable if cancelation for a registrant is received at least 2 weeks before start of class. Attendees may be substituted.
   
   
7. Required Supplies:
   calculator and pencils
   
   
8. Dress Code:
   Lectures - casual
   Lab - long pants and closed-toe shoes (no sandals please)
   
   
9. Prerequisites:
   

   Course	Must be Certified at	Recommended Experience
   Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)	Nuclear Gauge (SCDOT employees only)	Six months field (all attendees)
   HMA Level 1	Experience Form	One year lab
   HMA Level 2S (Superpave)	Level 1	Mix Design (Superpave)
   HMA Level 3	ART & Levels 1 & 2S	Two years (Managerial)
   Earthworks	Experience Form	Six months
   Foundations	SCDOT Concrete Certification	Six months



10. Cost:
    

    Course	Cost
    Asphalt Roadway Technician (ART)	$525
    HMA Level 1	$800
    HMA Level 2S (Superpave)	$1250
    HMA Level 3	$650
    Earthworks	$700
    Foundations	$700

    
    
11. Lodging:
    Sleeping rooms for all classes will be at the Comfort Inn. Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Comfort Inn (864-653-3600). Please mention "Asphalt Course" (even if you are coming for Earthworks or Foundations) to get the special room rate of $70.00 plus tax per night. All South Carolina State Employees are tax exempt. A continental breakfast is included in this price.
    
    
12. Retesting:
    If a participant does not pass the written exam, but he/she makes a grade of at least 60/100, he/she will be allowed to take a retest. The dates/times of the retest will be provided to each participant eligible to take a retest. The retest must be taken within 30 days of receiving notification of the retest dates/times.
    
    
13. Retaking a Class:
    If a participant either fails the retest or made a grade of less than 60/100 on the original test, that participant must retake the entire class.