The Superpave Asphalt Qualification Program operates under principles set forth by Kentucky specifications and federal mandates requiring that knowledgeable, well-trained employees be involved in paving operations. These measures insure cost-effectiveness and quality workmanship. This training program reviews Kentucky procedures, familiarizes experienced technologists with important new practices, and provides an overview of information used on a daily basis in HMA testing. The Superpave…
This training program was created in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky Transportation Center to provide basic guidance and instruction to personnel involved in highway construction and maintenance surveying.This course is intended for technicians and inspectors, especially those without previous experience. The training includes basic surveying concepts, measurements and mathematics, and several field exercises.This course falls under the HT Academy. It is for HT…
The Chainsaw Safety Training Clinic is a three-day event designed to help prepare participants for tree removal projects and safety conditions. The training is done in three full-day sessions: Demonstration Safety Training, Hands-On Safety Training, and Limbing, Bucking and Debris Removal. These clinics are held regardless of weather conditions and attendees are asked to come prepared and dressed appropriately.
The County-City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) is a new program through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Rural and Municipal Aid to support Kentucky counties and cities in maintaining, repairing and replacing locally owned bridges. The goals of CCBIP is to provide data, tools, training and funding resources to local agencies to:Encourage focus on routine maintenance and early corrective action to minimize expensive future needs.Provide data and education to increase…
The Grade and Drain qualification program was created in accordance with FHWA’s “Quality Assurance Procedures for Construction” policy and KM 64-001-08, which both state that all sampling and testing data to be used in the acceptance decision or the Independent Assurance (IA) program shall be executed by qualified sampling and testing personnel. Participants must successfully complete Level I training before attending Level II. Qualification is good for five years.
The purpose of this course is to provide general guidelines and training to maintenance supervisors and other personnel who are responsible for making decisions related to the maintenance of highway slopes. Maintenance personnel are often called upon to make quick technical decisions in emergency situations that demand a high level of expertise. This course will provide the essentials to slope maintenance and slide restoration for transportation field personnel with an asset management…
Highway Structural Inspection Level I is a virtual course designed to give participants the skills and knowledge required to become a competent bridge and culvert construction inspector. Level I qualification will be required for Consultant inspectors on a KYTC project involving Structures.
This one-day course will focus on recording data taken from the assessment of curves, using horizontal alignment technology, and installing proper signage, including curve speed. Participants will learn how to use a ball bank indicator to assess curve advisory speeds and need for change and/or additional signage through hands-on training.
The International Municipal Signal Administration (IMSA) is the oldest known public safety administration of its kind. IMSA helps assist the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in developing and revising highway standards dealing with traffic signals and control devices. They offer certifications in Traffic Signals, Signs and Markings, Work Zone Traffic Control, Municipal and Interior Fire Alarm Systems, Fiber Optics, and Transportation Center Systems.IMSA offers several Traffic Signal…
The Kentucky Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (KEPSC) Program is designed to offer introductory knowledge as well as assist developers, contractors, and government agencies in complying with the Kentucky Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (KPDES) General Permit for Construction. Courses include the KEPSC Introductory Program, KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing, and KEPSC Requalification.Individuals having KEPSC Basic qualification may continue to use this…
The Traffic Impact Study course will review the KYTC Traffic Impact Study requirements, including when TIS are to be performed and what should be included within the study. Participants will work through example problems on Trip Distribution including internal and pass-by trips and interpreting capacity analysis results. While this course will make the participant familiar with KYTC requirements, it cannot replace prior traffic impact study experience, which will be required for…
The use of drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial or Aircraft Systems (UAS), among state Departments of Transportation has grown significantly, from 45% of states in 2018 to 72% in 2019, according to a May 2019 survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). The types of missions and research conducted by states varies widely. AASHTO's survey finds that the top five drone missions in order of frequency are:Photo and video gathering of infrastructure…
KYTC's training provides education on utilities and how they are coordinated with KYTC projects. The first day provides a high level understanding of conducting utility coordination through a project’s development process. The second day is intended for utility coordinators and is also a certification requirement for firm performing utility coordination and inspection duties. There is an emphasis on utility impact avoidance, minimization, and the coordination of remaining…
Any person handling, applying, or supervising the use of pesticides as part of that person’s job must be certified and licensed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. Non-commercial pesticide applicators must complete 12 hours of training over a three-year period to be eligible for renewal.Our workshops offer four hours of continuing education training. The Technology Transfer Program will be offering training and testing and continuing education for Categories 3, 5, 6, and 8.
The Road Master Program provides a more advanced level of technical information and builds upon the Roads Scholar Program. The program is designed to relate to those in a supervisory role. In order to become a Road Master, an individual must have completed the Roads Scholar Program; they must complete four required courses, and three optional courses, totaling 42 hours of training.Since the inception of the Road Master Program in 1998, over 2,900 participants have completed the program.Roads…
The Road Safety Champion Program (RSCP) is a nationally-recognized certificate program designed to build a knowledgeable, safety-minded workforce, responsible for operating, maintaining, and designing local roads. Road Safety Champions prioritize safety and are motivated to implement safety improvements that reduce fatalities and serious injuries on rural and local roads. Aspiring Road Safety Champions take core courses as well as trainings specific to their line of work. When all requirements…
The Roads Scholar program provides an opportunity for road maintenance personnel to receive specialized training in the fundamentals of road maintenance, management procedures and techniques in an effective and cost efficient manner. In order to become a Roads Scholar, and individual must complete six required courses and three optional courses, totaling 53 hours of training.Since the inception of the Road Scholar’s Program in 1988, over 3,800 participants have completed the program.Roads…
The purpose of the Roadside Barrier Installation and Inspection course for Construction is to provide construction staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively inspect installation or roadside hardware in compliance with KYTC (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet) standards. This course is divided into two main parts: the first portion focuses on design considerations, hardware testing standards, and methods, while the second portion emphasizes the correct installation of KYTC…
For the purposes of this training, participants will learn how to read a plan and know the details and proper placement of signs and sign supports. Spacing accuracy and sign height will be discussed. Participants will review plans and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding. Good and bad pictures will be shared and discussed to further enhance participant understanding. The course will describe sign types, sign materials and sign supports; sign installation and sign management, including…
TIM instructors are volunteers therefore, there should never be a fee for this course.Kentucky's Traffic Incident Management (TIM) training program addresses the challenges of moving people and goods efficiently and safely on the nation's highways. The Program focuses on response efforts that protect motorists and responders while minimizing the impact on traffic flow. TIM efforts include detecting, verifying and responding to incidents; clearing the incident scene; and restoring traffic flow…
In 2007 the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issued the Policy and Procedures for the Safety and Mobility of Traffic Through Work Zones with a primary goal of reducing crashes and injuries in and around highway work zones; as well as providing a safe and efficient environment for workers. The Work Zone Traffic Control Employee Qualification Program has been developed to meet this need.A copy of the Policy and Procedures for Safety and Mobility of Traffic through Work Zones can be viewed …
Safety is top priority in Kentucky, and by narrowing the focus on driver education to individual groups, it is possible to customize information and techniques to better suit specific problems and situations you might encounter while on the road.The increase in crashes involving 15-passenger vans has received national attention. Drivers of these vans are not required to have commercial driver's licenses so it is important to strengthen their skills, thereby allowing them to provide a greater…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) mission is "to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky." To maintain its project development success and further its mission, KYTC collaborates with the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) to deliver Project Manager's Boot Camp Xpress (XPress) training. The Cabinet requires that all consultant project managers…
