Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 2 (Course & Exam)

Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 2

This is the QC technician, private lab, or contractor’s employee who can prepare and complete the certification of the ERS with knowledge of the Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and density theory. Personnel who verify earthwork specification compliance of material quality or perform IA must also possess this qualification.

ECI Level 2 Training Course

A two-day training course is offered for Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 2. Topics covered in this course are listed below:

(1) Density theory

(2) ERS Forms 675-020-27 and 675-020-28

(3) Standard Specifications and Standard Plans

A 2-hour multiple choice written examination is administered at the end of the second day.

Information about course schedules and costs can be obtained by accessing the CTQP website. Trainees not having access to the CTQP website may access course schedules by contacting the DCTA, SCTA or the CTQP Administrator.

ECI Level 2 Course Prerequisites

Prior to attending the Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 2 course, the trainee shall have passed the following FDOT self-study examinations:

(1) BT-06-0007 Construction Math

(2) BT-06-0008 Contract PlansReading

(3) BT-06-0009 EarthworkInspection

(4) BT-06-0020 Subgrade and BaseInspection

Self-study examinations will only be given to Department employees. These examinations will be proctored by the SCTA or DCTA. (See CTQM Section 1.15.11.)

It is highly recommended that a trainee studies the FDOT Pipe Placement Inspection (BT-06-0014) Self-Study and takes the corresponding examination.

Self-study course manuals are available on the Office of Construction Training website and also available from the Department’s Maps and Publications Office. A Qualification Table Quick Reference Guide is available on the CTQP Course Catalog website.

ECI Level 2 Written Examination

A closed book, 2-hour multiple choice written examination is administered on the last day of the Earthwork Construction Inspection Level 2 qualification course. The passing score for this examination is 70%.

All examinations are electronically graded by the CTQP and the results posted in the TQDBS. Two weeks should be allowed for grading and posting the examination results. Trainees can access these results through the CTQP website.