Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician Course
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IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION
This course covers Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician Certification only.
Radiation Safety Training will be held on Monday, January 25, 2027.
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The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV) is pleased to offer its annual Soil and Aggregate Compaction 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 and Aggregate Compaction 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
Participants must complete hands-on training in the following procedures:
After Training
After the participant completes the required training, the supervising WVDOH-certified Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician must complete the Hands-On Training Log Sheet and include their printed name, signature, certification number and date of completion. The completed 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 and 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
Radiation Safety Training and examination will be held on Monday, January 25. The written Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician certification examination will be administered on Friday, January 29, 2027.
Monday, January 25 – Radiation Safety
Registration: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Examination: 11:45 a.m.
Monday, January 25 – Soil and Aggregate Compaction Class
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29 – Certification Examination
Exam Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Written Examination: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Makeup Examination: 1:00 p.m.
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 access to the 2023 WVDOH Standard Specifications during the course and testing. Printed copies are acceptable, or the specifications may be downloaded to the testing 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
Training Location
Cedar Lakes Conference Center
82 FFA Drive
Ripley, West Virginia 25271
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Lodging Accommodations
Attendees are responsible for making all lodging reservations directly with Cedar Lakes Conference Center. Reservations: (304) 372-7860 Please make reservations as soon as possible. |
Registration Packet
For complete course information, certification requirements, registration policies and examination details, please refer to the official course registration packet.
2027 registration packet link will be added when available.
Contact
Questions? Contact Pat McDonald at pmcdonald@cawv.org .
Date and Time
Monday Jan 25, 2027 Friday Jan 29, 2027
Radiation Safety Training
Registration: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Exam: 11:45 a.m.
Soil and Aggregate Compaction Technician Class
Registration: 1:00 p.m.
Certification Examination
Exam Registration: 7:30 a.m.
Exam: 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Makeup Exam: 1:00 p.m.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received at least three business days prior to the course start date to receive a full refund.
Location
82 FFA Drive
Ripley, West Virginia 25271
Attendees are responsible for making all reservations for lodging by calling Cedar Lakes at (304) 372-7860. Please make reservations as soon as possible.
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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