Description

DESCRIPTION: The Highway Construction Inspector program is an excellent resource to get

your career started in an exciting field with a rewarding pay. The 30-week class schedule is filled

with topics that cover basic mathematics, topographical map reading, earthwork, aggregate

surfacing, and many others. Students will also take field trips to PennDOT construction sites.

Students will learn everything necessary to be confident and knowledgeable as an inspector of

highway construction. A certification of training will be issued upon successful completion of the

NICET Exam.

"NICET's mission is to be an independent, internationally recognized evaluator of knowledge

and experience; to define and support career paths; and to ensure continued professional

development of engineering technicians and technologists."

"NICET's vision is to be the leader in recognizing, through certification, engineering technicians

and technologists."

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Admission is based on availability of openings in accordance

with the school's approved policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Applicants for

training must obtain a formal application and meet with a CCCTC official for a pre-admission

interview.

Act early since enrollment is limited to a class size of 25 students.

Applicants should be motivated and self-starters since this career will require the monitoring of

contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway and bridge construction

projects.

CLASS SCHEDULE: The Highway Construction Inspector program will begin about the third week

of August and end the last week of March. Classes are usually held 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., three

to four days a week with instruction held on about 50% of the Saturdays.

PLACEMENT: The need is great for certified inspectors. Once graduated, students will be able

to work with a highway construction company. The CCCTC will assist with obtaining a job, with

placement nearly 80%. Having the NICET certificate greatly increases your chance of starting the

career in which you have chosen.

FUNDING SOURCES: Student loans are available to those who qualify. The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Adult and Vocational Education approves the program. The Clearfield County Career and Technology Center (CCCTC) has additional program approval and limited funding available to adults via:

North Central Work Force Development Corporation (NCWFD) serving Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, Cameron, McKean, and Potter Counties

Central Pennsylvania Work Force Development Corporation (CCPWFC) serving Center, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Snyder, Union, Montour, and North Cumberland Counties

CIU-10 Development Center for Adults New Choices/New Options Program and Project WITT (Women in Technologies and Trade)

United Mine Workers Association (UMNA)

Veteran's Educational Benefits.