GITS Major Roads Class A Course

Scope

Major Roads (Asphalt and Concrete Paving for Interstate, Primary, Secondary, and Arterial Roadways, Bridges and Airports and Work Incidental Thereto)-- Class "A." The scope of work of a Class "A" engineered paving builder shall include the construction of major roads, specifically, interstate, primary, secondary, and arterial roadways; repair, extension, surfacing, striping, pavement markings, and signage of roads, bridges, airport runways and aprons, parking lots, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; and storm drainage facilities and any excavating, clearing, grading, milling, and concrete work necessary and incidental thereto, in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor and in compliance with the building code and other applicable codes and regulations. A Class "A" engineered paving builder may perform all work and activities of all other engineered paving builders. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "A" engineered paving builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the category.

Examination Content Outline

The Major Roads--Class A examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors, 2012
2. Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Rights of Way Under Broward County Jurisdiction, April 1995
3. Broward County Code, Chapter 27 - Pollution Control, 1995
4. FDOT Std. Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 1999
5. MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt, 2001, 8th ed.
6. MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Preservation and Maintenance, 4th ed.
7. MS-19 A Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual, 4th ed.
8. Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2007, 3rd Ed., Capachi
9. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010