Superpave Field Laboratory Technician Certification Training is a four (4) day face to face course offered jointly by Kansas State University (K-State) and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). This course is intended to certify engineers, technicians, and other personnel who will be involved in the construction of Superpave Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements using Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) specifications in the State of Kansas. Instruction will be provided by a selected group of instructors from KDOT, industry, and K-State. Successful completion of the course and certification (subjected to a combined passing score on two written tests and a laboratory proficiency test given at the end of the course) will be required for all KDOT and contractor personnel performing tests on these projects.

Before You Can Take Superpave Training

Superpave training REQUIRES you attend the Aggregate Field Tester (AGF) course offered by K-State Salina (how to register below).

1. After you register for AGF, you can register for Superpave Training. The information provided during the registration process will be reported to KDOT PRIOR to the training so make sure to provide accurate information.
2. Items you will need for Superpave registration and Certification requirements

• Provide your birthday
• Date of AGF training
• Year of Last Superpave Certification (if applicable)
• Provide you legal name
• Do you work at KDOT?
• Do you need Superpave certification for KDOT progression?
• KDOT District / Area
• Do you need to receive a certification or not?

In order to receive your certification certificate, you must pass both AGF and Superpave Training.

REGISTER for AGF

AGF Website (includes upcoming dates).

Questions: Contact K-State Salina Professional Education and Outreach office via phone at (855) 552-0079 or profed@ksu.edu.

Superpave training will be held in person on the campus of Kansas State University.

Session 4 - March 10-13, 2025

The following sessions will be included in the course:

• Overview of Superpave volumetric mixture design
• Asphalt mixture volumetrics
• Hands-on training for the required tests Gyratory Compaction, Bulk Density, Maximum Specific Gravity (Rice), Ignition Oven Binder content, and moisture-Sensitivity (Modified Lottman) for Superpave HMA construction
• Superpave mixture data analysis and interpretation as required in the QC/QA special provisions 
• Written and laboratory proficiency tests

Who Should Attend

Engineers, technicians, and other HMA personnel who intend to perform testing on Superpave HMA projects with QC/QA Specifications in the State of Kansas.

Course Completion Certificate 

Each participant will receive a course completion certificate upon completion of the training. It remains your responsibility to verify with your state/or governing agency/or professional development committee that these continued education hours will be accepted.

Quiz Outs

Quiz out and laboratory performance testing will be offered on the last day of the course. Please indicate on the registration form if you plan to quiz out and the type of test you will be taking.

You may also audit this course. You can participate in the class as an audit but will not be tested on the final day. An audit student will not be certified. Please be aware that the fee to audit this course is the Regular Registration fee.

Quiz Out’s: due to your experience in Superpave HMA Lab testing, on Thursday (day of your performance testing) each Quiz Out should be familiar with the lab equipment at the university, no guidance or assistance will be given to you on Thursday.

Submit your DTMT 296 Form

If you are taking the Quiz Out option, please submit a copy of your DTMT 296 form to Superpave Training at superpave@ksu.edu. prior to attending the session. If you don't have a copy of the form and you have not been witnessed in the last two years you should register for the full session.  

Performance Tests

The written exam is for individuals who are renewing their certifications and who have been witnessed in the last 2 years. Each individual must submit with registration DTMT 296 screen print from CMS and provide with your registration.

Parking

The parking pass is complimentary for the Superpave training.

• Parking instructions will be provided via email and posted on the registration website the week before each session.
• Registrants should park in designated parking lots provided in instructions.
• If you park on campus and receive a ticket you are responsible for payment.

Cancellation Policy

Kansas State University may cancel or postpone this program because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If the program is canceled or postponed, registration fees will be refunded but we cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies. Registration fees will not be canceled and refunds will not be issued if the program is held but the registrant is unable to attend due to travel delays or cancellations caused by inclement weather, or due to other extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of Kansas State University.

Refund Policy

If you must cancel your registration, please do so as soon as possible. Substitutions are accepted. Registration fees, less a $50.00 processing fee, will be refunded if notice is received in the registration office one week before the scheduled event. Due to guarantees we must give prior to the program; refunds are not available if notice of cancellation is given after the deadline. To cancel or modify your registration, please send a written request to superpave@ksu.edu with the event name in the subject line. Registrants who do not cancel their registration by the deadline are responsible for the total registration fee even if they do not attend the event and have not paid the registration fee.

Special Assistance

Participants who need accommodation due to a disability or who have special dietary requirements should indicate services needed at the time of registration. Please allow up to two weeks advance notice to arrange for accessibility needs. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact superpave@ksu.edu. Early notification is requested to ensure appropriate accommodation can be provided. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email superpave@ksu.edu.

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