May 12 – 16, 2025
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Applications Open until April 16, 2025 at 4:00 pm PT
The Resident Engineer Academy (REA) is an interactive five-day virtual course providing core training for California tribal and local public agency resident engineers, and those responsible for administering construction contracts using state and federal funds. The course is designed for professionals with construction experience as either a Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Project Field Inspector, who have a minimum six months experience interpreting construction contract plans and specifications and the Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) instructors are subject matter experts who apply practical application approach to deliver content using real-life examples, problem-solving activities, and interactions with attendees. The REA curriculum consists of 16 Modules that cover an array of topics, name a few: Pre-Construction Preparation, Scope of Work, Legal Relations, Payments, Environmental Stewardship, Project Completion, Labor Compliance, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
The virtual class size for REA training is limited to enhance student learning and interaction. The course enrollment process is designed to maximize equitable access due to high demand.
Full details at the California Local Technical Assistance Program (CALTAP) webpage.
Contact CALTAP Center with comments or questions of the application process.