AASHTO TC3 Plan Reading: Self-paced Online

Date: 1/17/2023 - 9/30/2023

Location: Online


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Capacity:

94/100



Overview

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: After you register you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions on how to access the course modules on the AASHTO website, along with a promotional code. The instructions will also be available in your UMTC registration portal for future reference. 

*NOTE: this promo code offer (through Baystate Roads) is only available to the public sector. Others are welcome to register directly through the AASHTO website.

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Course Description

The ability to read plans is essential for anyone involved in highway or bridge construction. This FHWA sponsored training contains modules covering both basic plan reading instructions as well as

providing a more in-depth level of instruction for anyone seeking more information and/or a review of plan reading. Select any or all 8 of the modules through AASHTO’s Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TC3) library. 

*Once you register here, you'll be emailed detailed instructions on how to access the courses.

Module 1: Highway Plan Reading Basics (TC3CN009-15-T1) - This module describes the foundational information needed to begin reading and understanding highway plans. This includes an overview of the title page and its components, station numbers, townships, and quantity estimates.

Module 2: Grading Plans (TC3CN010-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in the Grading Plans section of a highway plan.

Module 3: Traffic Control Plans (TC3CN011-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in the Traffic Control Plans section of a highway plan.

Module 4: Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (TC3CN012-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in the Erosion and Sediment Control Plans section of a highway plan.

Module 5: Right of Way Plans (TC3CN013-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in Right-of-Way Plans for a highway project.

Module 6: County Plans (TC3CN014-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in a county plan.

Module 7: Bridge Plans (TC3CN015-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in a bridge plan.

Module 8: Culvert Plans (TC3CN016-15-T1) - This module reviews the information found in a culvert plan.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
• Recognize plan sheets for highway, county, bridge, and culvert construction;
• Recognize station locations and calculate, cross-section, profile, and plan views as well as centerline location, point of intersection, and a variety of plan details;
• Recognize the plan sheet for all parts of both a bridge substructure and superstructure; and
• Comprehend the terminology and symbols used when reading plans.

Target Audience

Course is open to public sector employees only. This training is designed for those involved in the construction process and/or maintenance activities of highways and/or highway structures. It is applicable to anyone desiring a better understanding of plan reading.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Michael Town of Chelmsford
Maria Town of Barnstable DPW
Ralph Town of Brookline
Charles Town of Chelmsford
Garrett Town of Mattapoisett
Jose Town of Wellesley DPW
Steve Town of Ashby
Mark Town of Peru
Patricia Town of Barnstable DPW
Rich Town of Southwick
Siham City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Sharon Town of Chelmsford
Jack Town of Chelmsford
Brodie Town of Longmeadow Engineering
Steve Town of Chelmsford
Jonathan Town of Southbridge DPW
James City of Milford (CT)
Zachary Town of Barnstable DPW
Zachary Town of Barnstable DPW
Chris Town of Norwood
Maggie City of Northampton
Sophia City of Cambridge DPW
Craig Town of Williamstown DPW
Jeffrey Town of Yarmouth
Stephanie UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
John City of Newton DPW
Cleber City of Newton
Nick Town of Kingston
Scott Town of Chelmsford
John Town of Natick
Robert Town of Natick DPW
Leigh-Anne Town of Salisbury
Nancy Town of Rochester
Christopher City of Newton
Nathan Town of Uxbridge
Peter Town of Barnstable
Michelle Town of West Newbury
Ryan Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC)
Dennis Town of Orleans
Sean Town of Bellingham
Sheila Town of Chelmsford
Amanda City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
James Town of Chelmsford
Joe City of Westfield
Todd City of Worcester
Rachael MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Boston)
JAMES Town of Chelmsford
Quinn City of Chicopee
Carys Town of Needham
Tara City of Haverhill
Joseph MassDOT District 2
Harrison Town of Franklin
Shane Town of Needham
Bruce Town of Whitman
Eileen Town of Marion Planning Board
Michael City of Newton DPW
Stephen Town of Stow
Jim City of Newton
Carlos City of New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure
Regen Town of Canton
John Town of Gill
Gary Town of Hawley Highway Department
Brooke Town of Franklin
Amanda City of Chicopee
MADHURI LIMBRAJ City of Cambridge DPW
Sheila Town of Lexington
Khyati Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC)
James Town of Whitman DPW
Brian City of Worcester
Jason City of Newton DPW - Engineering Division
Private Citizen Town of Auburn
Anthony Town of Chelmsford
Kimberly City of Newton DPW
Lindsey Town of Brookfield
Leslie City of Worcester DPW & Parks
Sam Town of Salisbury
Andrew Town of Chelmsford
Peter Town of Southborough
Barry Town of Medway DPW
Vinnie Town of Longmeadow DPW
Emma Town of Ashland
deborah City of Worcester
Angelo City of Newton
Matt Town of Sutton
Brian Town of Stow
Courtney Town of Chelmsford
Gray City of Cambridge DPW
Samuel City of Greenfield DPW
Mark City of Quincy
Aldo UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Maggie Town of Marblehead
Amanda City of Framingham