(The Subdivision Certification is good for 4 years.  After four years, you must complete the certification again to stay on the WSDOT Subdivision list)

The Subdivision Certification is not mandatory, but it is encouraged that Certified General Inspectors obtain Subdivision Certifications. In order to obtain a Subdivision Certification, an Inspector must:

1. Be a Certified General Inspector
2. Achieve a minimum passing score of 80% on the exam

There are courses available in each of the subject areas to help prepare for the exams. However, it is not required to complete the courses prior to taking the exams. Each exam has resource material available to use during the exam. Below is a list of the exams with related courses and resource materials.

Division 3

• Earthwork

Division 5

• Hot Mix Asphalt Placement
• Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

Division 6

• Structures
• Cast-in-Place Concrete
• Foundations
• Concrete Bridges
• Steel Bridges
• Structural Earth Walls
• Tieback Walls
• Concrete Walls

Division 7

• Drainage

Division 8

• Guardrail
• Signing
• Illumination, Signals, Electrical & ITS

Reasons for This Requirement

1. To broaden inspector knowledge base through training and inspection experience
2. To ensure consistency in the administration of quality control
3. To ensure that only quality materials and workmanship are employed
4. To mirror the success resulting from certifying WSDOT employed inspectors

Easily enroll in each course

The Subdivision course materials and exams can be accessed by creating a login with a username and password.  If you have already completed the WSDOT Inspector Certification, you can use the same login information to access the Subdivision units. Once you have successfully completed all 8 exams, please email Dan Morris at dmorris@agcwa.com  for confirmation.  You will then be added to the WSDOT Inspector Certification Program Subdivisions list and a WSDOT Subdivisions certificate of completion will be emailed to you.