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<p>This course had formerly been called, <strong>Guide Rail Installer Training.&nbsp; And it was titled &quot;Roadside Safety Systems&quot; from 10-14 to 10-19.&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p>Changed the status of final exam to &quot;YES&quot; based on&nbsp;grading needed for successful completion of course.</p>
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Course:

Guide Rail Installation, Inspection and Maintenance

SAP Course Number:

78TECH400761

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Course can be found when searching
"By Topic" under these categories:

Construction Inspection
Highway Design
Maintenance and Operations



Class Schedule

LocationStartEndTimes
Webinar      12/19/23      12/20/23      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      01/23/24      01/24/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      02/21/24      02/22/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      04/09/24      04/10/24      Click class location for specific times.
Webinar      05/08/24      05/09/24      Click class location for specific times.









General Information

Summary:
This is one of two courses required by Section 620 of PUB 408.
Summary: This two-day training course provides information necessary for optimal installing, maintaining, and/or inspecting barriers systems. The course audience includes contractors and inspectors that do work in the state of Pennsylvania.
This course is presented in a classroom setting and topics include:
The “roadside safety” concept and when a traffic barrier may be needed
• The basics of standard barrier and transition testing requirements and performance characteristics
• The basics of end treatment testing requirements and performance characteristics
The principles of standard barrier section installation to optimize performance
• The identification of important features of proper installation and frequently observed installation errors of which installers and inspectors need to be aware
• Some maintenance considerations
This is one of two courses required by Section 620 of PUB 408. The other course is Proprietary Traffic Barriers & End Treatments.

Learning Outcomes:
• Identify possible deficiencies in a new barrier design or existing installation.
• Inspect and repair safety hardware in accordance with the most current good practices and guidance.
• Avoid common errors in barrier and terminal installations so as to optimize crash performance and reduce liability.

Teaching Method:
Instructor Lead Classroom Setting

Prerequisites:
none

This is Prerequisite For:
Obtaining installation certification for generic guiderail system.

Target Audience:
The target audience includes contractors and inspectors that do work in the state of Pennsylvania. It also is directed to PennDOT Guide Rail Mentors, Safety & Traffic Engineers, Maintenance Engineers and personnel responsible for field installation inspection and maintenance of roadside barriers and safety devices.

Special Materials:
Attendees are to bring a copy of the RC-50 standards to each day of class.

Final Exam:
Yes



Continuing Education Credits


Miscellaneous
CEHs
Classes
After
 
CEUs
Classes
After
 
PDHs
Classes
After
 
PennDOT:
13.00
08/27/14
 

Awarding continuing education credits (PDH/CEU/CEH) to a training course or other training event does not imply or guarantee that the training course/event is approved by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors.

According to Pennsylvania Act 25, “Credit determination for activities…shall be the responsibility of the licensee.  Continuing professional competency obtained by a licensee should maintain, improve or expand skills or knowledge obtained prior to initial licensure, including law and ethics applicable to the profession, or develop new and relevant skills and knowledge.”

For informational purposes only:1 CEU is equal to 10 hours of instruction
1 CEH is equal to 1 hour of instruction



Course Contact Information

                    For technical questions regarding this course, contact the following...
Name:
Virginia Lawson
Phone:
(717) 346-1375
Email:
vilawson@pa.gov

                    For general questions about the Training Calendar (such as those regarding schedules,
                    locations, instructors or registrations), see Contact Information in specific classes.
 
Created
Last Modified
By Peggy A Trevenen/PennDOT
On 08/27/14 At 01:44 PM
By Rhiannan Nearhood/PennDOT
On 03/26/24 At 07:38 AM