CET-021 - Aggregate Technician Course
Course Description
The Aggregate Technician Course is a 5-day course.
Students will obtain information on the origin, handling and testing of aggregates. Upon successful completion of this course, a technician will be able to administer and do the testing required for an aggregate producer and/or supplier participating in the Aggregate Gradation Control System.
This course, or CET-020, Mixture Aggregate Technician Course, is a prerequisite for Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I (CET-029) and is also required for PCC Level II (CET-024) certification.
According to new IDOT regulations, this course certificate will require re-certification every five years.
Students who possess a current Mixture Aggregate Technician certification and wish to get their 5-Day Aggregate Technician certificate need to register for CET-027, Mixture Aggregate Technician Upgrade Course.
Notes
Students must attend the course in its entirety in order to sit for the exams. To miss, any portion of the class, the student will be considered as a "No Show" and will forfeit all exams.
Course Fees:
$1,073
This fee includes all exam fees and course manual.
Course Manual:
IDOT Course Manual: CET-021 Aggregate Technician Course Manual
- Digital copy: Free
Course Manual is available for download at https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/IDOT/course-manuals.
- Hard copy: $70 plus tax (non-refundable)
Course manual can be purchased through the student's portal at https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu/portal/logon.
- Once logged in, click the "Special Requests" link on the left
- Processing time: Manual will be mailed within 3-5 Business Days
- Manual will be sent via UPS Ground
Need to Retest?
A student will have one chance to retest on any failed IDOT exam at no charge. This retest must be completed by August 31st. To schedule a retest, please contact Kathy Willenborg @ (217) 234-5285.
Prerequisites
NoneAccrediting Associations
2025-2026 Training Schedule will be posted during the first week of October!
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact IDOT Q.M.T.P. at
(217) 234-5285 or idotqmtp@lakelandcollege.edu.