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B. Tex - 1001 -S, "Operating Inertial Profilers and Evaluating Pavement Profiles" <br />There may be other tests, not listed above, that are routinely performed in specific geographical locations of <br />the state for which applicable TxDOT districts may require qualification. <br />6.3 Who Must Be Qualified? <br />Any individual who performs tests on materials for acceptance must be qualified. <br />NOTE: Reciprocity may be granted to individuals who have been successfully qualified under another <br />state's program. These situations will be considered on a case -by -case basis and must meet the approval <br />of the Construction Division director. <br />6.4 Who Can Qualify Sampling and Testing Personnel? <br />The following personnel may qualify an individual to perform the required sampling and testing of materials: <br />A. Construction Division, Materials & Pavements Section (CST /M &P) personnel; <br />B. Qualified district materials engineer /laboratory supervisor, <br />C. Qualified district laboratory personnel who have been authorized by the district material <br />engineer /laboratory supervisor to qualify others; and <br />D. Other independent sources, such as the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association (TxAPA) or the <br />American Concrete Institute (ACI). Certifications received from these institutions may be used to <br />satisfy the written exam and observation part of the "Sampling and Testing Personnel Qualification <br />Program." <br />E. Any TXDOT approved IA personnel. <br />6.5 Qualification Procedure <br />To qualify, an individual must successfully perform the specific test and the necessary calculations required <br />to determine specification compliance in the presence of an authorized evaluator. Successful performance <br />is defined as demonstrating the ability to properly perform the key elements for each test method. If the <br />individual fails to demonstrate the ability to perform a test, the individual will be allowed one retest per test <br />method at the evaluator's convenience. <br />After successful performance of a test method, the individual must also pass a written examination <br />(minimum score of 80 %) administered by an authorized evaluator. An individual failing the written <br />examination may request a retest. The retest must be scheduled and administered within thirty days of <br />notification of failure. Failure to pass the second written examination shall be considered as failing the <br />entire qualification. <br />