Earthwork Construction Level – L1 (Proficiency Exam)

Proficiency Examination:

ECI Level 1 Proficiency Examination A trainee must demonstrate proficiency in Florida Methods (FM), specifically in the Density of Soils and Bituminous Concrete Mixtures in Place by Nuclear Method (FM 1-T 238), the Determination of Moisture Content by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester (FM 5-507) (also known as the “Speedy Moisture Test”), and in reporting the test results on the Earthwork Record System (ERS)

The trainee will have up to two opportunities on the same day to successfully demonstrate all items on the checklist for each area. If the trainee fails to properly demonstrate any item on a checklist, the instructor will allow up to one additional proficiency evaluation on the same day. Two failures in one area will constitute a failure of the proficiency examination.

The application must be completed and the appropriate fee paid before the examination.