CPD: Up to 6 Hours
Level of difficulty: Intermediate

Course Benefits

Participants will learn to select the appropriate maintenance treatment, minimise rework, and ensure value for money by applying quality principles and standards to road maintenance. Additionally, the course will provide essential knowledge about safety hazards associated with maintenance work.

Scope

This course guides participants through the reasons, processes, and procedures for effective road maintenance. It covers the structure of pavements, the classification and handling of materials, as well as effective and efficient techniques for routine maintenance and repair. Participants will also learn about the causes of common pavement faults.

Who should attend? 

This course is designed for field maintenance personnel involved in pavement repair, supervisors, surveillance officers, engineers, and anyone who needs to understand the importance of effective road maintenance.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to: 

• Identify common defects in sealed pavements and select the most appropriate repair methods for these defects.
• Describe the storage, handling, and application characteristics of bituminous materials used in sealed pavement repairs.
• Demonstrate correct hands-on techniques and work methods to address specific pavement defects based on industry best practices.
• Explain the necessity of regular maintenance for various other road components.
• Recognize common hazards present at maintenance sites.
  

Assessment

Assessment is integrated throughout the course to ensure participants fully grasp the practical aspects of sprayed sealing procedures.

Engineers Australia CPD

Engineers Australia members may record Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours for attendance at AfPA courses. Refer to Engineers Australia’s CPD Policy for requirements and conditions.

Types and conditions of CPD & Key CPD Requirements: http://bit.ly/1WkuYS6