VECAT Recycling Classes - Tomorrow's Technology Today
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Online registration for VECAT's three newest courses is open NOW through the Germanna CC website. Since space is limited in each class, make sure to sign up as soon as possible.
1. Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) – Tuesday, August 1
Pre-Requisites: NA
Course topics: This course covers project communication and safety, basics of FDR, mix design and construction techniques. The class will also cover test methods and specifications, inspection and quality assurance. Intended audience is contractor personnel directly responsible for construction and testing of FDR materials, as well as Project Inspectors, Construction Managers, Area Construction Engineers, and VDOT Materials personnel.
*Passing a final exam is required for successful completion of class.
Class Location: Workforce Development Center at Germanna Community College, Culpeper Campus: 18121 Technology Dr., Culpeper, VA 22701
2. Cold Asphalt Recycling – Plant – Wednesday, August 2
Pre-Requisites: This course includes a math section, therefore students attending class must have a basic understanding of math calculations. It is encouraged, but not required, that attendees hold a current VDOT Asphalt Plant Technician Level I and Level II certification.
Course Topics: This course covers project communication and plant safety, basics of Cold Asphalt Recycling and mix design, plant operations including crushing, screening and mixing, and inspection and quality assurance. Intended audience is contractor plant personnel directly responsible for the production and testing of cold asphalt recycling material, as well as VDOT Materials personnel.
*Passing a final exam is required for successful completion of class.
Class Location: Workforce Development Center at Germanna Community College, Culpeper Campus: 18121 Technology Dr., Culpeper, VA 22701
3. Cold Asphalt Recycling – Field – Thursday, August 3
Pre-Requisites: This course includes a math section, therefore students attending class must have a basic understanding of math calculations. It is also encouraged, but not required, that attendees hold a current VDOT Asphalt Field Technician Level I and Level II certification.
Course Topics: This course covers project communication and safety, Cold In-Place Recycling equipment, central cold pavement recycling (CCPR) asphalt paving equipment and construction techniques, inspection and quality assurance, and density testing and acceptance.
Intended audience is contractor personnel directly responsible for paving and testing of CIR or CCPR materials, as well as Project Inspectors, Construction Managers, Area Construction Engineers, and VDOT Materials personnel.
*Passing a final exam is required for successful completion of class.
Class Location: Workforce Development Center at Germanna Community College, Culpeper Campus: 18121 Technology Dr., Culpeper, VA 22701
