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Course Description

Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I is a 5-day course covering Laboratory testing of HMA using SuperPave technology and information on the production of HMA. Successful completion will permit a technician to do the testing associated with contracts let under quality management programs.

According to new IDOT regulations, this course certificate will require re-certification every five years.

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:

$1,248

This fee includes all exam fees and course manual.

Course Manual:

Note: One copy of the course manual is included in the course fee and is distributed on the first day of class. However, if a student wishes to prepare ahead of time, the IDOT course manual may be downloaded from our website at no cost, or an additional hard copy may be purchased. See below for details.
IDOT Course Manual: CET-029 Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I 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

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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

Either the CET-020, Mixture Aggregate Technician Course, or the CET-021, Aggregate Technician Course, must be successfully completed prior to taking the Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I course.

Accrediting Associations

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Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Dec 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Thornton, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 10, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 10, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Chicago Testing Laboratory, 18000 S. Williams Street, Thornton, IL 60476. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Jan 16, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Mattoon, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Lake Land College, West Building, Room 115, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 02, 2026 to Feb 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Thornton, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Chicago Testing Laboratory, 18000 S. Williams Street, Thornton, IL 60476. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Feb 23, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Mattoon, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 26, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 26, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Lake Land College, West Building, Room 115, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 09, 2026 to Mar 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Mattoon, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 09, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 09, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Lake Land College, West Building, Room 115, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Mar 23, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Thornton, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Chicago Testing Laboratory, 18000 S. Williams Street, Thornton, IL 60476. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 13, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Thornton, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 16, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 16, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Chicago Testing Laboratory, 18000 S. Williams Street, Thornton, IL 60476. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Apr 27, 2026 to May 01, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Mattoon, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 30, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 30, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Lake Land College, West Building, Room 118, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
Section Title
Hot-Mix Asphalt Level I Technician Course
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 18, 2026 to May 22, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
40.0
Location
Delivery Options
Mattoon, IL  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (2 units) $1,248.00
Available for Credit
2 units
Drop Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 20, 2026
Instructors
Section Notes
This section will be held at Lake Land College, West Building, Room 115, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. For a printable map, go to https://learn.lakelandcollege.edu. Go to your course and click on your section. Then click on the hyperlink location to pull up the map.
Accrediting Associations
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