HCI Level III Validation Survey (2025)

1. Introduction

The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) appreciates your interest in Highway Construction Inspection (HCI) Level III. This job analysis survey is designed to confirm the major tasks done by Level III 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 III Technician:
The candidate for NICET certification at Level III in Highway Construction Inspection should have the knowledge, experience and skills needed to interpret plans and specifications for surface and sub-surface work, pavements, drainage and pipes, structures, and materials (including field modifications). The candidate may also act as a supervisor on a project identifying differing site conditions, supervising a team of inspectors, documenting non-compliant work, and documenting work completed. Level III technicians have a minimum of 60 months of direct involvement in activities related to highway construction project inspection and associated activities.

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