Level of difficulty: Intermediate

Course Benefits

This course helps reduce rework by teaching key quality principles and standards for applying sprayed seals. As a participant, you will gain a thorough understanding of the correct procedures required in the field, ensuring you can apply sprayed seals effectively and achieve lasting results—ultimately delivering value for money as a purchaser.

Scope

This course provides an introduction to the basic principles and field construction practices necessary for achieving high-quality sprayed sealing work. It also covers the calculations needed to accurately determine material quantities, sprayer settings, and application rates, ensuring precise and efficient execution in the field.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Engineers and supervisors involved in the supervision or monitoring of sprayed sealing work
• Anyone responsible for preparing specifications and overseeing contract spraying operations.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify bituminous materials, additives, and modifiers used in sprayed sealing work.
• Safely heat and handle bituminous materials in accordance with best practices.
• Understand the required methods for the safe storage of aggregate used in sprayed work.
• Recognize the necessary standards for preparing surfaces for new works and retreatments.
• Apply the correct techniques for priming, primer sealing, and sealing.
• Follow best practices for
  • Sweeping the pavement
  • Loading and spraying bituminous materials
  • Loading, precoating, spreading, and rolling aggregate
  • Protecting the work and structures
  • Monitoring work performance
• Understand the main items of plant equipment used in sprayed sealing and their operational functions.
• Perform calculations to determine the correct field application rates for bituminous materials and aggregate.
• Identify weather or traffic-related challenges and apply appropriate solutions to overcome these issues.

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