JOINT TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Recertification: As of July 1, 2023, enrolling in a regular session and opting out of the training will no longer be an option for recertification. The program will begin offering recertification modules which are 2-day sessions where Day 1 is a full review of module-related test methods and Day 2 is exam day. Like regular JTCP sessions, attendance is required for the entire review day to qualify for recertification. Please note that the PCC module does not offer alternate recertification sessions.

Enrollment Qualification: To qualify for a recertification session, you must meet the following 2 conditions:
1. You have enrolled in a recertification session that occurs before or within 45 days after your certification expiration date.
2. You attended the full training on your last module certification.
If you enroll in a session that occurs more than 45 days after your certifications have expired, it must be a regular JTCP session rather than a recertification session. The JTCP recommends that qualified technicians enroll in a recertification session that occurs as near as possible to their expiration date to avoid any risk of losing a recertification option and to avoid potential certification expiration. If you enroll in a recertification session that occurs more than 45 days after your certification expiration, you will be contacted and be required to change the enrollment to a regular session. Exceptions will be made if you are enrolled in a session that is cancelled or postponed.

Previous Recertifications: If you opted out of training for on your last module recertification (attended exam day only), you will be required to attend a regular JTCP session for recertification. If you enroll in a recertification session, you will be contacted and be required to change the enrollment to a regular session.

Qualified Test Methods: All module-related test methods will be available for certification regardless of a previous opt-out and regardless of the session type (regular or recertification).

Handbooks: Handbooks will no longer be mailed out in advance of a session. You will receive a new handbook at the session start.

Certification Extensions: Caltrans Independent Assurance will grant extensions to existing JTCP certifications for technicians who have enrolled in a session that will occur within 45 days after their certifications have expired. Extensions will not be provided automatically. Technicians needing an extension must contact Caltrans JTCP personnel at JTCP@dot.ca.gov with subject line "Extension Request".
The maximum extension that may be provided is 45 days unless you are enrolled in a JTCP session that has been cancelled or postponed. If the session has been cancelled or postponed, you will be required to enroll in the next available session and your certifications will be extended to the related exam date.