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Qualified Sampler Technician

Course: Qualified Sampler Technician
Objective: To ensure that personnel responsible for testing or inspecting mineral aggregates are proficient and knowledgeable with appropriate testing methods.
Course Content:
  • Sampling of Aggregates (AASHTO T-2)
  • Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size (AASHTO T-248)
Duration of Class: One day, including course and examination.

Examinations:

Written
Required. Multiple-choice, closed book, 1hour.

Proficiency
Required. Each trainee will be expected to correctly demonstrate skills in conducting the applicable AASHTO test methods. Each trainee will be given two chances to pass each test. Two failures in one area will constitute failure of the proficiency examination.