Course Benefits

This course provides essential guidance on procuring and managing asphalt pavement projects. Participants will learn to interpret and apply key Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads specifications, ensuring consistent and efficient project outcomes.
The course enhances understanding of asphalt specifications and promotes uniformity across projects. Additionally, participants will gain insights into quality assurance compliance and the differences between specifications and client-requested variations.

Scope

This course covers key topics, including the administration and interpretation of asphalt specifications, the evolving roles of suppliers and purchasers in quality-assured contracts, and strategies for addressing procurement and contract administration issues not explicitly covered in the specifications.
It also provides guidance on differentiating between client-driven variations and standard specifications. While the course offers valuable insights, it does not address all aspects of asphalt technology or contract administration comprehensively; participants are encouraged to seek additional training from AfPA and the Centre of Pavement Engineering Education.

Course Content

• Introduction to Asphalt Specifications
• Overview of MRS30 and MRTS30
• Supporting Specifications: MRTS101, MRTS102, MRTS103
• Roles and responsibilities.
• Ensuring quality assurance compliance.
• Balancing standardisation with project needs.
• Handling client variations.
• Solutions for common asphalt procurement issues.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for professionals involved in asphalt pavement procurement, administration, and implementation, including:

• Administrators
• Inspectors
• Pre-qualified Asphalt Contractors
• Project Managers
• Engineers
• Site Supervisors

Assessment Requirement

Participants will be required to successfully complete a written assignment to pass the course.