Road Area Manager Certification

This course provides an introduction to the terminology, theory and practices of geology, soil mechanics and the basic properties of soils and aggregates. It will provide the learner with the fundamental understanding of the origin, classification and best use of these materials as foundation or construction materials for roads and bridges. Additionally, it will introduce the learner to how soil and aggregates may react to water for compaction, compressibility and slope stability. This course will assist the learner in selecting appropriate soils and aggregates for use as road maintenance, rehabilitation and construction materials. This course is not intended to make the learner an expert in soils and aggregate technology, but will provide them with the fundamental understanding of the basic properties for day-to-day use and to know when expert advice from a geotechnical engineer/technician may be appropriate in material selection or slope stability assessment.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of field surveying and road design fundamentals.
Prerequisite(s):

• 75% in AMRC 1011

This course covers the basics in highway construction and drainage maintenance as it relates to highway infrastructure. This includes a description of the common equipment used on highway construction sites and their purposes in excavation and earthmoving, along with introducing typical drainage systems, drainage appliances and the culvert installation process. Legal aspects of drainage issues are also covered, along with considerations to assist the Road Area Manager in assessments of these types of sites. Highway construction is described as it relates to the implementation of design on large infrastructure projects, along with the associated responsibilities on smaller projects for the Road Area Manager. The course finishes on reviewing key elements covered in the ministry’s manual of Environmental Best Practices for Highway Maintenance. It is important to understand that this course provides entry-level information only; to provide a foundation of knowledge with the technical manuals being cited for your future reference to details and use as required.
Prerequisite(s):

• 75% in AMRC 1012

​The information in this course is specific to what a Road Area Manager needs to know and what they are generally involved in from an operational perspective regarding subdivision proposal and development. The course introduces planning concepts for subdivisions in rural settings, land use changes, and zoning. The course introduces subdivisions and the subdivision application process, the process of issuing permits for items impacting ministry right-of-way, a basic overview of the ministry's roles and responsibilities, how the Development Services staff gather input from a multitude of agencies and ministry experts including the Road and Bridge Area Mangers. The role of the Area Managers in that consultation process and in the later construction phase is also introduced.
Prerequisite(s):

• AMRC 1011, AMRC 1012, and AMRC 1013 are suggested prerequisites for students completing the Area Manager Roads Certificate program. Other Ministry personnel taking this course do not need to follow this course sequencing.

Effective communication is essential in the role of an Area Manager. This course begins to prepare you to communicate information to various audiences including communicating with the public on government's behalf as a public servant. This course begins with a discussion of the overarching principles relating to general communication in the Area Manager role. The course then builds upon how these basic concepts can be applied to oral and written communication. We address the various forms and types of communications and describe the various audiences that an Area Manager can expect to encounter. We define the roles and responsibilities of various ministry staff, communities, stakeholders, and agencies. We describe key aspects of relationship building, an essential support of effective communication. Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped with a variety of tools to be an effective communicator.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

AMRC 1016 provides an administrative framework to prepare the student to work as an Area Manager. This course introduces the various responsibilities of the Area Manager as they pertain to the application of the Highway Maintenance Agreement. This includes the fundamentals of the Highway Maintenance Agreement, and the supplementary resources available. The goal of this course is to encourage the Area Manager to reference the resource material and to become familiar with using and referencing the Highway Maintenance Agreement. The course begins with an overview of the major changes to the Highway Maintenance Agreement and contract terms since privatization started in 1988. The course discusses in detail the 2018–2019 Highway Maintenance Agreement and the role of the Area Manager in overseeing and administering the agreement services. This includes the Area Manager’s role in implementing the Highway Maintenance Quality Plan and the Contractor Assessment Program. AMRC 1016 introduces the requirements of the Highway Maintenance Contractor to collect and report data on work that has been completed according to the Maintenance Services Reporting Manual and the Audit and Monitoring Field Guide. The course familiarizes the student with the specialized terminology of the Highway Maintenance Agreement.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.