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Road Scholar Level
I Course
Descriptions
Introduction to Survey & Grade Checking
The course is designed to give an introduction to checking grades in the field
and basic surveying techniques. Field work allows the participants to use
surveying instruments, by setting up and how to care for the tools.
Basic Work Zone Traffic Control/ Flagger
Training
This course will give the participant an introduction to Part VI of the Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices with exposure to typical applications of
various traffic control devices. The topics of discussion will include: Work
Zone Safety, signs and signing applications, work zone set up, types of work
zones, and Flagging procedures.
Basic Materials
The course is designed to introduce public works employees and construction
personnel to various types of asphalt and soils along with their use and
application.
CPR/1st Aid
This course will follow national standards and each participant will be
certified to perform CPR and administer basic 1st Aid. There is a course maximum
of 12 participants.
Maintenance Math
A refresher and beginner course for public work employees. The course teaches
the student in calculating areas, volumes, rates, costs, and solving common
maintenance problems encountered in the field of public works.
Signing and Striping I
The course is designed to give the student a basic overview of signing and
striping as per the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Types of signs,
pavement marking and their installation.
Two-way Radio and Effective Communications
The Two Way Radio course is designed to give transportation industry personnel
the basic knowledge of proper 2-way radio procedures for their agency and the
FCC. Topics covered are the general use of a two-way radio system, tower
systems, 10 codes, phonetic codes, rules and regulations. Accident reporting and
recommended procedures is briefly discussed.
Effective Communications is intended to provide highway officials some basic
guidelines for talking with and getting along effectively with the public, the
media, their local governing boards, and each other. Topics include basic
communication skills and tools for effective communications; how to use these
tools to communicate successfully in specific situations; how to communicate
with the media so that you control your news; how to control anger when dealing
with irate citizens; how to develop and use good telephone habits to ensure
effective communications with your public; and how a good boss communicates with
employees.
Construction/ Maintenance Safety
Training to help tackle some of the key areas of opportunity for preventing
accidents in the road construction and maintenance environment should be a
primary concern for any transportation official. Recognizing the high percentage
of injuries happen to employees, safety orientation and continual education are
primary components. This course is designed to address those concerns and
enlighten the employee on safety practices and procedures.
Safety in the Workplace
This is general safety training required by OSHA and MSHA. the segments covered
apply to all work environments, from office to shop to field. Employees will
learn how to work more safely and why they should. Areas covered are fire
safety, housekeeping, proper lifting, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous
communications. Employees benefit by having a reduction in accidents and loss
time injuries.
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