Course Description:

This course presents math instruction for materials technicians in context. Instead of solving abstract math problems, participants will immerse themselves in typical materials technician roles and learn how to approach math problems as they would in the real world.

This course is part of the Math Basics for Highway Technicians series, which offers participants with a wide range of situations requiring everything from basic arithmetic calculations to using complex formulas.

Training level:  This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels I, II, and III.

Target audience:  The target audience for this training includes any individual who would like a basic technical math refresher, or introduction to math for materials technicians.

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to solve mathematical problems related to materials roles, such as:

• Aggregate inspector;
• Aggregate lab technicians;
• Cement/concrete lab technicians;
• Soils lab technicians;
• Solve mathematical problems related to field inspection of materials.

Credit Hours