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THE
IDAHO
ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM
The Idaho Road
Scholar Program recognizes local road professionals in our state . . .
We invite you to
view
a list of those who have achieved the Road Scholars designation.
The cities, counties and highway
districts are responsible for the majority of roads within the state of Idaho--over 32,000 miles of highways, roads, and streets. These highways, roads and
streets are seeing an ever-increasing
traffic demand. With the increased demand and new technologies comes the need for more diverse skills and knowledge
necessary for maintenance and preservation activities on the roadways. The
transportation professionals that are constructing and maintaining these
roadways need to be recognized for their efforts at keeping up-to-date on the
new technologies and skills required to construct and maintain effective highway
systems.
The Idaho Road Scholar Program is a way for
local road professionals in our state to be recognized for successfully
completing a series of training courses. The program curriculum was
designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of safety, management,
and advanced technologies, as well as exposure to a wide variety of other topics
relevant to the transportation field. Through this program, the local agencies
are provided an opportunity to develop the agencies greatest asset--its employees.
Read what Road Scholars have to say about the
program >
Frequently Asked
Questions
How much time is allowed to complete the
Road Scholar and Road Master programs?
Each person has four (4) years from their sign-up date to complete the course
requirements for each of the programs, Level I - Road Scholar and Level II -
Road Master. It is required that you sign up for each of the program level.
What about workshops already attended?
All Idaho T2 Center courses previously taken and passed within a
four year period will be considered towards the Road Scholar or Road Master
programs. If a test was given, a score of 80 percent or better is considered
passing. See Requirements for Level I and Level II below. The Basic Math course may be challenged by taking and passing the course exam with a
score of 80 percent or better.
What obligation is there to complete the
program?
None! It is a program for you. If you enroll in
the Road Scholar Program and decided to discontinue your participation, there is
no obligation to continue. You have still gained the valuable knowledge from
each workshop you have attended.
Can people attend workshops if they are not
enrolled in the program?
Of course! There is no obligation to enroll in
the Road Scholar Program. You may still register for workshops just as you have
always done. Announcements of upcoming workshops will still be sent to agencies
in the state and anyone may attend.
Requirements -- Level I
Level I consists of nine (9) core classes
and two (2) electives (76 hours). The classes will include classroom work,
field work, an occasional field trip, and a competency exam. Passing exams (80
percent or
better) on
the core classes will qualify the participant to be classified as a ROAD
SCHOLAR. Successful Road Scholars will be recognized statewide for
their accomplishment and will receive a Road Scholar certificate, cap, and a
pocket Leatherman.
Requirements -- Level II
After completing Level I, Level II consists
of eight (8) core and two (2) electives (80 hours). The classes will
include classroom work, field work, an occasional field trip, and a competency
exam. Passing exams
(80 percent or better) on the core classes will qualify the participant to be classified as a ROAD
MASTER. Successful Road Masters will be recognized statewide for their
accomplishment and will also receive awards.
ELIGIBLE COURSES DEFINED
It should be noted that all
courses expire in four years (4) from the date taken, with the exceptions of the
Flagging-3 yrs, First Aid-2 yrs, & CPR - 1 or 2 yrs. All classes must be current
upon completion of the Road Scholar or Road Master program.
| ROAD SCHOLAR -- LEVEL I -- CORE |
ROAD MASTER
-- LEVEL II -- CORE |
| CORE REQUIREMENTS
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CORE REQUIREMENTS
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| 1. First Aid |
4 hours |
1. Traffic
Control Technician (ATSSA or Idaho TCT) |
8 hours |
| 2. CPR |
4 hours |
2. Roadway Drainage |
8 hours |
| 3. Basic Math |
8 hours |
3. Idaho Paving Materials |
8 hours |
| 4. Basic Surveying |
8 hours |
4.Pavement Maintenance II |
8 hours |
| 5. Roadway Materials |
8 hours |
5. Winter Maintenance Anti-Icing |
8 hours |
| 6. Roads 101 |
8 hours |
6. Environmental BMPs |
8 hours |
| 7. Pavement Maintenance I** |
8 hours |
7. Supervisory Skills*
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8 hours |
| 8. Effective Communications Skills*
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8 hours |
8. Speed Limits and Speed Zones |
8 hours |
| 9. Flagger Certification (ATSSA) |
8 hours |
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| Electives 1 & 2 (8 hours each) |
16 hours |
Electives 1 & 2 (8 hours each) |
16 hours |
| Total Hours completed
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76 hours |
Total Hours completed |
80 hours |
| All classes must be current at time of
completion |
| * Outside Course Optional |
| **Prerequisite for Pavement
Maintenance II |
Electives for all Levels:
-
Advanced/Maintenance Math
- ATSSA Flagger Instructor Course
- ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Course
- Computer Skills (Outside Course - 1 day)
- Basics of a Good Gravel Road
- Chip Sealing Techniques
- Heavy Equipment Courses (1 or more days)
- Highway and Streets Standards
- Highway Maintenance Welding Basic
- Highway Maintenance Welding Advanced
- Legal Issues
- MSHA and Personal Safety
- Retroreflectivity for Signs
- Road Safety Fundamentals
- Roadway Enhancements w/ Geosynthetics
- Rural Road Maintenance & Drainage
- Winter Survival Workshop
Road Scholar
Registration Form
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