Technicians must pass a written and/or a practical test to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in performing specific tests required for certification. All tests are administered and assessed by evaluators approved by the Certification Advisory Committee Chair, or their designated representative.
Attend a Training
You may register for an approved training class. Links to register are listed at the bottom of this page under Technician Certifications. The exam will be administered as part of the class. Or, you may submit an application to challenge the exam.
If you fail an exam from the training class, you will be allowed to retake the exam as outlined in the Manual of Field Test Procedures. If you do not pass the second time, you must retake training before you will be allowed to retake the exam.
Challenge Exams
Applications to challenge an exam will be submitted through the approved training program to facilitate scheduling. See Technician Certifications at the bottom of this page with the training program for specific certifications.
Appropriate fees will be charged for the challenge exams to cover scheduling, overhead and facility use. Applicants will be scheduled for examination through a cooperative effort between ODOT and the appropriate training program service provider.
If you do not pass a challenge exam, you must take training before you will be allowed to take another exam.