Geotechnical Engineering Technology

This certification program was designed for engineering technicians engaged in soil investigation and determination of engineering properties prior to and concurrent with initial construction activities. It recognizes, through its three subfields (Construction, Exploration, and Laboratory), situations in which the principal activities of the technician are concentrated in the construction site environment, the exploration operation, or the laboratory environment. The program also recognizes the situation in which the technician routinely has job tasks in all three subfield areas and this is considered a Generalist rather than a specialist. Areas covered include knowledge of standard soil classification tests; a specialized laboratory and field tests; construction practices; and record keeping and reports.

Geotechnical Engineering Technology comprises four levels of certification. Level I is designed for trainees and entry-level technicians who perform limited job tasks under frequent supervision, Level II is for technicians who perform routine tasks under general daily supervision, Level III is for intermediate-level technicians who, under little or no daily supervision, work with standards, plans, specifications, and instructions, and Level IV is for independent, senior-level technicians whose work includes supervising others. Certification at Levels II, III, and IV does not require prior certification at the lower level, but it does require meeting the certification requirements of the lower levels.

Requirements for Certification in Geotechnical Engineering Technology
Download the Program Detail Manual
About the Exam
Order a Crossover Listing
The Application and Certification Process
Test Development and Supporting Organizations

The Field Code for Geotechnical Engineering Technology is 009. The Subfield Codes are 01 (Generalist), 02 (Construction), 03 (Exploration), and 04 (Laboratory). Geotechnical Engineering Technology is a Work Element Program.