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... quaLiFicaTions Falling Weight deflectometer operators qualifications When asked about their FWD operator training practices, 66% of SHAs responded that they provide training to new FWD operators. When asked about training duration, 37% of survey respondents stated that before a newly hired FWD operator is on the job, one month or less is devoted to trainCHAPTER SIX personneL TraininG TABLE 5 FWD VENDOR-PROVIDED OPERATOR TRAINING SUMMARy FWD Vendor Training Duration Concepts Covered Certificate Available?
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... With these skills, operators can spot erroneous data before the errors have a chance to propagate, thus saving agencies time and money. Falling Weight deflectometer data analysts qualifications Sixty-six percent of SHAs reported that they provide training to new FWD data analysts.
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... Free exchange of ideas is encouraged. Currently, Patricia Polish of the Nevada DOT serves as the FWDUG's executive secretary.
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