NICET Level III Highway Construction Inspection Certificate Prep Course

This course prepares students for the Certificate in Highway Construction Inspection Level III.

This course prepares students for the National Institute of Certified Engineers and Technicians (NICET) Level III Certification, a nationally recognized and industry-wide accepted program in the field of Highway Construction Inspection. The NICET Certifications are most required by local and state jurisdictions and by federal agencies. The National Institute of Certified Engineers and Technicians has recognized our institution as an official training provider for NICET Certifications.

Engineering technicians responsible for inspection functions on highway construction projects will get the most out of this course. The program's scope includes field inspection and testing procedures; their applications to various construction activities, equipment, and products; general work zone operations; interpretation of contract plans and specifications; project record keeping and reporting; and supervisory functions.

Students attend the class live from home; the course structure is the same as an in-person class. This option provides a classroom experience but benefits from not traveling to and from the campus.

Student Learning Objectives/Outcomes:

• Review and Interpret contract erection shop drawings
• Identify problems/errors and their causes
• Apply safety standards and codes and their enforcement
• Recognize the duties of an inspector for the provision of the quality of the product to the client
• Use tools and techniques for compliance of contract documents

NICET Level III Certifications (Preparatory Course)

ONLINE COURSE

No Prerequisites Required

Total Hours: 32

11 Days, 3 hours a day

Mondays and Wednesdays

Monday, June 1, 2026, thru Monday, July 6, 2026

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

$375

For other Construction Management Courses, please visit https://www.hccc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/programs/professional-certifications/construction-management/nicet.html or email Alexis Muniz at amuniz@hccc.edu if you have any questions.

NICET Certification Information

NICET Certification is one of the most prestigious and extensive vocational tests conducted across the United States of America for professionals in the Highway Construction Industry. Certification often influences hiring, retention, promotion, and contracting decisions. It is equally beneficial for employers as it is for employees.

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), a division of the National Society of Professional Engineers, promotes excellence in engineering technologies via certification services. To meet the required qualifications for the evolving changes in construction, it is necessary that construction management professionals are equipped with the tools to help them successfully meet the technical areas involved in modern construction trends. In general, NICET certification creates a pool of multiple opportunities and high-paying jobs at higher designations for technicians in different areas of expertise like Highway construction and many others.

The National Institute of Certified Engineering Technicians (NICET) offers certifications in multiple areas at a different level of academic/experience levels related to a Civil Engineering Technology Program; The following are the major work areas where certification programs are offered:

Construction Materials Testing:

Asphalt, Concrete & Soils

Transportation Construction Inspection:

Highway Construction Inspection

NICET Certified Technicians are defined as “hands-on” members of the engineering team who work under the direction of Engineers, Scientists, and Technologists. They have knowledge of the components, operating characteristics, and limitations of engineering systems and processes particular to their area of specialization.

Training and Course Objectives:

We recognize that training comes in many forms, companies and agencies have different resources, and individuals have different learning styles. This prep program will help in measuring the competency of and layout career paths for engineering technicians and supply industries and employers with a more highly skilled workforce. The intent of this prep program is to equip students with the understanding and skills needed to achieve the NICET Certification in the field of Highway Construction.

This course will help students in envisioning the understanding of the safety, sustainability, and environmental aspects of today’s modern construction.

The course bridges the existing gap between theoretical knowledge and field realities. It analyzes and discusses the construction industry's needs and responds to the challenges the industry faces by designing and maintaining certification programs to promote the necessary technical skills and knowledge through a fast-track schedule.

Due to continuously evolving trends in the construction industry, the market demands high-quality skilled and knowledgeable technicians. To meet the market’s high demand, this course provides students with an option of meeting this high market demand. The certification course includes teaching students in the following area of expertise:

Soil & Slope Stabilization:

• Inspect roadway soil stabilization steep slopes and slope stabilization both temporary & permanent including support of excavation water retention and channeling features
• Installation of permanent geosynthetics and geogrids
• Reinforced earth and mechanically stabilized embankment and walls
• Evaluate field conditions relative to core borings
• Inspect ground improvement procedures
• Construction Standards AASHTO ASTM ACI OSHA

Roadway Construction:

• Inspect pavement preservation application
• Application for concrete and asphalt roadways grade tie-line drainage elevations and transition for proper functionality through all phases of construction
• Inspection of sanitary sewer lines water lines
• Identify potential improvements to work zone traffic control implementation

Structure Construction:

• Inspect drilled shafts caissons and shallow foundations steel structural components and conformance with erection plans
• Verify size and type of structural steel connections
• Inspect implementation of thermal control plans for mass concrete
• Inspect the delivered condition and handling of pre-stressed concrete beams boxes and piles
• Inspect post-tensioning of concrete components

Traffic Signals:

• Inspect erection of structures for signals signage and lighting loops and other detection devices for traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems

Lighting & ITS:

• Inspect installation of components and wiring for signals and other traffic management systems and verify functionality
• Inspect installation of components and wiring for lighting and verify functionality

Reporting & Compliance:

• Review inspection reports from staff for completeness and content and report work results non-conformances and actions taken
• Prioritize and coordinate inspection activities of available inspection personnel
• Verify that temporary erosion and sediment controls and storm water management components are functioning adequately
• Inspect project activities for conformance with basic OSHA safety requirements

For more information and a detailed outline of topics please go to: https://www.hccc.edu/programs-courses/continuing-education/programs/professional-certifications/construction-management/nicet.html