Pile Driving Inspection (Challenge Exam)

Pile Driving Inspection written Examination is an open-book, multiple-choice, limited to 2.5 hours. The passing score for the written examination is 70%.

Applicants will be allowed to challenge the PDI examination without attending the class presentations for qualification.

Obtain on-site experience in which he/she has directly observed, inspected, and recorded the full installation of at least fifteen (15) driven piles under the supervision of a CTQP qualified Pile Driving Inspector (PDI). At least ten (10) of the piles inspected shall be driven with an open-ended Diesel Hammer on FDOT projects. The supervising CTQP-qualified PDI shall include a note on the first page of the Pile Installation log as evidence for the required experience.