Asphalt Field Technician Course
The CAWV is pleased to offer the Certification Training Courses which are offered annually to help individuals prepare for the West Virginia Division of Highways certification examinations that are required under their quality assurance program. Thousands of individuals have attended previous courses in the areas of Aggregates, Asphalt, Compaction and Portland Cement Concrete.
Important: A laptop or iPad type device is required. GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER IS RECOMMENDED, AS IT IS BEST COMPATIBLE WITH WVDOH TESTING SITE. The 2023 WVDOH Specification Book is only online at the moment and should BE downloaded to the device you will be testing ON.
Testing: Written examinations will be held on the last day of the training courses.
Registration: Those taking exams must be seated and ready to register 30 minutes prior to the test starting time. Lunch is included in the registration fee. Attendees will be furnished with manuals, handouts, workshop material and break refreshments as part of their registration fee. Participants are required to bring WVDOH Specification Books (THE 2023 WVDOH SPECIFICATION BOOK IS ONLY ONLINE AT THE MOMENT AND SHOULD BE DOWNLOADED TO THE DEVICE YOU WILL BE TESTING ON) and are encouraged to bring Construction Manuals or any applicable ASTM or AASHTO Standard Manuals, calculators, pencils, note pads, straight edge and highlighters.
Location and Lodging: The above courses will be held at WVDOH Material Division, 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston, West Virginia. Attendees are responsible for making all reservations for lodging. Lodging can be obtained at any Charleston area hotel but the Country Inn & Suites (304-925-4300) in Kanawha City is the closest to WVDOH Materials. Please make reservations as soon as possible
Note: Meals are included in course pricing: continental breakfast & lunch each day, plus continental breakfast only on test day.
Contact: Pat McDonald - pmcdonald@cawv.org
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025 Friday Oct 17, 2025
The course will begin with registration at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14 for the Radiation Safety and Nuclear Gauge Operation (this is required to operate the nuclear testing gauge) then at 8:00-8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15 for Asphalt Field Technician of the course. The course will end upon completion of the test and practical exam on Friday, October 17. Course instructors consist of WV Division of Highways, WVU, Asphalt Institute and Industry representatives.
Location
WVDOH Material Division, 190 Dry Branch Drive, Charleston, West Virginia.
Attendees are responsible for making all reservations for lodging. Lodging can be obtained at any Charleston area hotel but the Country Inn & Suites (304-925-4300) in Kanawha City is the closest to WVDOH Materials. Please make reservations as soon as possible
Fees/Admission
CAWV members $345 per person / non-members $445 per person. Fees cover the costs of instruction, materials, breaks, breakfast, and lunch. Fees do not include cost for lodging. A three-day cancellation notice is required for a full refund if unable to attend course after registering.
Contact Information
Pat McDonald
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