HCI Level II Validation Survey (2025)

1. Introduction

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) appreciates your interest in Highway Construction Inspection (HCI) Level II. This job analysis survey is designed to confirm the major tasks done by Level II HCI Technicians working in many settings, which were identified by a diverse panel of experts. The job analysis process is used by NICET to provide a solid foundation for its certification programs.

Exam Purpose:
NICET's HCI certification is used by the industry to qualify engineering technicians influencing hiring, retention, promotion and contracting decisions and promoting work practices that comply with NICET’s Code of Ethics (https://www.nicet.org/about-us/code-of-ethics/).

Specific jurisdictions (both local and national) and contracts require specific NICET certifications (sub-fields and levels) to ensure the qualifications of the workforce on their sites. Each exam level will test the competency of the HCI technician based upon their field experience in the industry. The exams are progressive and build on competencies of the previous levels.

Definition of HCI Level II Technician:
The candidate for NICET certification at Level II in Highway Construction Inspection should have the knowledge and experience to: Inspect construction of basic earthwork, pavement, structural components, and incidentals; gather samples for material testing; recognize unsafe construction procedures and site conditions; inspect erosion control measures; understand basic project administration. Level II technicians have a minimum of 24 months (Level I minimum plus 18 additional months) of involvement in highway construction project inspection and related work.

Please complete this survey by March 20, 2025. Please only take this survey one time. Your input will be used to validate the work of the expert panel and to update NICET's understanding of this specialty area. Also, the survey results will be used to prioritize the content of the certification examination.

Thank you for being part of this important endeavor. Your survey responses will be analyzed by NICET's testing partner, and individual responses will not be identified.

If you have questions about this survey or the certification programs in Highway Construction Inspection, please contact:

Pallavi Raviprakash
Certification Program Development Manager
email: praviprakash@nicet.org
Phone: (888) 476-4238, ext. 119

Sincerely,

Charles “Chip” Hollis, Jr.
Vice President, Credentials