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MTC offers training workshops and seminars
to users at its three-times-a-year User Weeks for both new users
and ongoing users of the program. The following is a list of training
opportunities that MTC provides:
PMS New Users
This workshop provides a general overview of pavement management
systems, discusses the network-level elements used in MTC’s
software, and instructs users on how project-level pavement management
can be integrated with the network level elements the system. This
course is intended for new users as well as current users wanting
a refresher course in PMS concepts.
Breaking the Network (Section Definition)
This workshop is designed to help new users divide their jurisdiction’s
roadway network into management sections. It is intended for those
who want to learn more about the concepts behind management sections
and how they are used by the PMS software.
Surface Distress Identification
This workshop provides a description of pavement condition assessment
used in the MTC pavement management system, instructions on proper
surveying techniques and data collection in the field, and explanation
of how to calculate the pavement condition index (PCI). The session
includes classroom as well as hands-on field training.
PMS Champion
This workshop helps participants review tools used by a PMS champion,
work on presentation of relevant PMS information and learn about
obstacles to a successful PMS.Bringing these elements together successfully
leads to a greater appreciation of pavement management by policy
makers, and most importantly, gives them a better understanding
of PMS recommendations.
Computer Training - Basic Skills
This introductory workshop provides users with an overview of the
PMS software. Instruction includes an explanation of data entry
and calculations, the interface between different modules within
the program, and how to generate various reports, including budget
needs and scenarios.
Computer Training – Budget Analysis
This class is the second in a series of three training classes offered
by MTC. Users learn how to use the budget analysis features of the
software. The workshop covers maintenance and rehabilitation decision
trees as well as thorough instruction in budget needs and scenarios
concepts, program input and output, and interpretation of results.
Computer Training – Custom
Report Writing
This class is the third in a series of three training classes offered
by MTC. Users are shown how to use the Custom Report Writing feature
in the software. The workshop walks users through several example
reports, and provides a guidebook with step-by-step instructions.
Users also gain a knowledge of the software’s database table
structure, which can be used for building custom queries and reports.
Other Training Classes:
http://www.its.berkeley.edu/techtransfer/
http://www.apwanorcal.org
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Computer User’s Guide
The Computer User’s Guide contains information and instructions
on the use of the StreetSaver™ software. The Guide provides
detailed explanations of features and components so that users can
get the most out of the software.
Pavement Condition Index Distress
Identification Manuals
Manuals are available for both asphalt concrete (AC) & Portland
cement concrete. They contain detailed descriptions and photographs
of each of the pavement distress types used in StreetSaver™
in order to assist users in performing pavement inspections.
Distress Identification Tutorial v.2.0
This computer-based tutorial program provides an interactive training
session in the collection of both AC and PCC distress data and contains
four main sections — an introduction to pavement management
systems, lessons, references, and exercises.
The above references
are available for purchase.
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