Pavement Surfacing
A one-day introduction to types of pavement surfacing, materials, construction practices, and safety for New Zealand roads.
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Core skills this course teaches
Respond to fire incidents at civil worksites
Be able to act appropriately and safely in the event of a fire emergency at a civil infrastructure work site.
Demonstrate traffic management site safety
Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices at sites operating under temporary traffic management.
About This Course
This one-day course introduces participants to the critical elements of pavement surfacing used on New Zealand roads. The programme covers the design and selection of surfacing types, construction fundamentals, selection and testing of materials, application methods, and the latest health and safety practices. Participants will gain practical knowledge about asphalt and chipseal procedures, including cutting, preparation, and patching, as well as safety procedures associated with bituminous materials. The course is suitable for engineers, laboratory staff, supervisors, and others involved in road surfacing and maintenance.
Course Content
- Health and Safety Practices
- Planning and preparation
- Records and Quality Assurance
- Fundamentals of Pavement Construction
- Types and Intent of Pavement Surfacing
- Varieties of Surfacing Materials and their Quantities
- Required testing of pavement materials
- Application Equipment and Methods
- Specifications for projects
- Identifying a successful pavement surface
- Asphalt and Chipseal: cutting, preparation, and patching
- First aid for bitumen and additives
- Pavement bandaging
Build towards these roles
Civil Engineering TechnicianSite SupervisorPavement Construction WorkerAsphalt Paving Crew Member
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionEngineering
