Finally, the Virginia Education Center for Asphalt Technology (VECAT) returns to the classroom in January 2022. Learning from the pilot classes held in September 2021, VECAT’s face-to-face MCS classes will have a hybrid format—part video-based and part in-person instruction.
The video-based format will focus on instruction from industry experts such as TJ Young, Daniel Francisco and Chuck Ingram. The in-person experience will focus on the core materials needed to obtain VDOT certification. Most of the in-person experience will be taught live and supplemented with select videos. Classes begin with a benchmark assessment and end with the VDOT credential.ing exam.
For January, the following classes will be held:
| VECAT MCS Class | Date(s) | Location |
| Asphalt Plant Level I | 18 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Asphalt Plant Level II | 19 and 20 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Surface Treatment | 24 | To be Determined (SE Virginia Location) |
| Slurry Surfacing | 25 | To be Determined (SE Virginia Location) |
| Asphalt Field Level I | 26 | To be Determined (SE Virginia Location) |
| Asphalt Field Level II | 27 and 28 | To be Determined (SE Virginia Location) |
For February, the following classes will be held:
| VECAT MCS Class | Date(s) | Location |
| Asphalt Mix Design | 1, 2 and 3 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Surface Treatment | 14 | GCC Daniel Technology Center site in Culpeper |
| Slurry Surfacing | 15 | GCC Daniel Technology Center site in Culpeper |
| Asphalt Field Level I | 16 | GCC Daniel Technology Center site in Culpeper |
| Asphalt Field Level II | 17 and 18 | GCC Daniel Technology Center site in Culpeper |
| Asphalt Plant Level I | 28 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
For March, the following classes will be held:
| VECAT MCS Class | Date(s) | Location |
| Asphalt Plant Level II | 1 and 2 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Cold Asphalt Recycling – Plant | 8 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Cold Asphalt Recycling – Field | 9 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Full Depth Reclamation | 10 | GCC FredCAT site in Fredericksburg |
| Surface Treatment | 14 | Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke |
| Slurry Surfacing | 15 | Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke |
| Asphalt Field Level I | 16 | Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke |
| Asphalt Field Level II | 17 and 18 | Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke |
Remember, all but the Asphalt Mix Design, FDR and recycling classes are available for Fastforward Funding. This funding is only open to residents of Virginia. Make sure to take advantage of this great program to reduce your costs.
If you have any questions regarding VECAT MCS classes and registration, please contact Mrs. Judith Calvert at jcalvert@germanna.edu.
