Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician Course
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IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
This course covers Soil & Aggregate Technician Certification only.
Radiation Safety Training will be held on the first day from 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
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The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) is pleased to offer its annual Soil & Aggregate Technician Certification Training to help individuals prepare for the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) certification examinations required under the agency's Quality Assurance Program. Thousands of construction professionals have completed CAWV certification courses over the years.
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Important Certification Update
Effective January 1, 2026, the WVDOH requires all new Soil & Aggregate Technician certification applicants to complete a minimum of 40 hours of documented hands-on training before they may schedule the practical examination. Required Hands-On Training
After Training
After the participant completes the required training, the supervising WVDOH-certified Soil & Aggregate Compaction Technician must complete the Hands-On Training Log Sheet and include their printed name, signature, certification number and date of completion. The log sheet must then be submitted electronically to the WVDOH Quality Assurance Program Administrator for verification. Once the training log has been received and verified, the participant will be contacted by the WVDOH Materials Control, Soils & Testing (MCS&T) Soil & Aggregate Compaction Section to schedule the practical examination. The practical examination must be completed within 90 days of the original written examination date. For complete certification requirements, please review WVDOH MP 106.03.50 . |
Testing
Written certification examinations will be administered on the final day of the course.
Laptop/Device Requirement
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Registration Information
Participants taking the written certification examination must be seated and ready to register at least 30 minutes before the scheduled test time.
The registration fee includes:
- Course instruction
- Training manuals and handouts
- Workshop materials
- Continental breakfast and lunch each training day
- Continental breakfast on the testing day
- Break refreshments
What to Bring
Participants must bring a laptop, iPad or similar tablet device for testing. Participants must also have the 2023 WVDOH Standard Specifications downloaded to their device before arriving for class.
Participants are also encouraged to bring:
- WVDOH Construction Manual
- Applicable ASTM and/or AASHTO Standards
- Calculator
- Pencils
- Notepaper
- Straightedge
- Highlighters
Location
WVDOH Materials Division
190 Dry Branch Drive
Charleston, WV
Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. Accommodations are available throughout the Charleston area. The Country Inn & Suites – Kanawha City is the closest hotel to the WVDOH Materials Division and may be reached at (304) 925-4300. Early reservations are recommended.
Contact
Questions? Contact Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org.
Date and Time
Monday Sep 28, 2026 Friday Oct 2, 2026
Registration
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Radiation Safety Training
1:00 p.m.
Soil & Aggregate Compaction Training Begins
Friday, October 2
Course concludes upon completion of the exam.
Instruction is provided by representatives from the West Virginia Division of Highways and the construction industry.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received at least three business days prior to the course start date to receive a full refund.
Location
WVDOH Materials Division
190 Dry Branch Drive
Charleston, West Virginia
Fees/Admission
CAWV Members: $345 per person
Non-Members: $445 per person.
Registration includes course instruction, training materials, continental breakfasts, lunches, and break refreshments. Lodging is not included.
Contact Information
Pat McDonald
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