Training and Certification of Construction Inspectors for Transportation Infrastructure (2023) / Chapter Skim
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1 SUMMARY Construction inspectors (CI) are the frontline workforce that ensures the work on transportation infrastructure projects meets the design and contract requirements and that the finished product meets or exceeds the quality standards.
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2 include inspecting source materials and plant operations and verifying quantities for contractor payment. o Common knowledge, skills, and abilities that represent core competencies that CIs should possess include: Personal effectiveness competencies: Professionalism, Integrity, Interpersonal skills; Academic competencies: Reading comprehension and basic math; Workplace competencies: Problem-solving/decision-making, Safety, Planning and organizing, Teamwork; and Technical competencies: Experience in inspecting, testing materials, and documenting work; Knowledge of quality assurance principles; Knowledge of construction materials; Knowledge of construction means and methods; Ability to comprehend plans, specifications, and contract provisions; Understand agency regulations, policies, and procedures; Able to work with construction and inspection tools and technologies.
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3 feedback across the Guide to confirm and promote consistency and continuity. Based on the critiques obtained, the general concept of the Guide was acceptable and judged helpful for STAs.
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4 be presented and received. Various training options exist internally at STAs as well as at external sources.
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5 • Informal continuing education opportunities include: peer-to-peer exchanges on new methods, software, and other tools; providing inspectors with new job duties or projects that expand current individual skills; cross training employees and providing self-paced learning options; and reading trade publications. • Formal continuing education opportunities include: (1)
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