AASHTO Publications Plan Reading: Grading Plans (1.5 PDHs) TC3CN010-15-T1

This course offers professional development hours (PDHs). You will see the PDHs on your course completion certificate, which also serves as documentation of your attendance. PDH requirements vary, therefore, it is up to you to determine whether or not this particular course qualifies under your State or board requirements. Course overview: The ability to read plans is essential for anyone involved in highway or bridge construction. This training reviews the information found in the Grading Plans section of a highway plan. This training is part of the curriculum from the Plan Reading Series, which covers 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. The other Web-based training modules include: • Highway Plan Reading Basics (TC3CN009-15-T1) • Traffic Control Plans (TC3CN011-15-T1) • Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (TC3CN012-15-T1) • Right-of-Way Plans (TC3CN013-15-T1) • County Plans (TC3CN014-15-T1) • Bridge Plans (TC3CN015-15-T1) • Culvert Plans (TC3CN016-15-T1) Training level: This training is recommended for the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council levels II, III, and IV. Target audience: 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. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: • Describe the information provided in the grading plans; • Identify grade characteristics provided in the typical grading sections sheets; • Explain the importance of plan and profile sheets; and • Describe the different elements that can be depicted in plan and profile sheets.