Bitumen Tanker and Plant Operator
Overview
The operation of bitumen tankers, sprayers, bitumen storage and blending plants demands a sound knowledge of the properties of bitumen and associated products and adherence to strict safety procedures.
Production is improved if operators have the appropriate advanced knowledge and skill to accurately and safely use plant and equipment.
Quality is maintained by bitumen product knowledge, adherence to handling procedures, accurate blend and calculation and careful record keeping.
This course is designed as a "follow-on" from the awareness level Bitumen Safety course specifically for hands-on operators.
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Length
1 day course.
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Facilitator
Barry Gundersen
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Cost
$420.00 per person + GST
Or
$640.00 per person + GST to attend two consecutive days
(ie: Bitumen Tanker and Plant Operator followed by the Bitumen Sprayer Operator course)
(Minimum numbers apply before a course is confirmed)
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Topics include
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Bitumen, additives, polymers, emulsions
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Safe operation of fixed plant
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Roading NZ Code of Safe Practice
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Loading, bending, heating and transferring
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Transfer hose safety and complieance
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Plant maintenance
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Storage and transportation
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Dangerous goods classification & labelling
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Measurement and control
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Safe tanker operation
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Sampling and documentation
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Calculation of blends
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Record keeping
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Plant maintenance safety
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On completion of this course participants will
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Understand the nature of bitumen products and safe operating procedures
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Understand plant for handling and transporting bitumen safely
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Understand ancillary plant functions, capacities and capabilities
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Identify plant safety and on-road responsibilities when using bitumen
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Understand blend calculations, measurements and documentation
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Safely undertake bitumen sampling
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Understand risks associated with plant maintenance
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National Qualification information
This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standards. It will not cover assessment and practical requirements unless specifically stated under course costs.
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20443 Operate bitumen storage and heating equipment at an asphalt plant
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20449 Demonstrate knowledge of the dangers of handling bituminous materials and the need for safety
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20450 Describe safe heating, blending, modification, and transfer of bulk bituminous liquids
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20458 Describe placarding requirements and produce documentation for transporting bituminous materials
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20459 Transport bulk bituminous liquids by road and assist with loading and unloading
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20460 Operate a bitumen tank wagon
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20463 Determine and document bitumen blends
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1496 (expiring) Demonstrate knowledge of bitumen materials, their modification and handling on chipsealing works
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Who should attend
Persons who have completed their training for Bitumen Safety Awareness and who wish to acquire specialist knowledge for operating bitumen plants and road tankers. Also experienced operators who wish to update their skills and/or qualifications, will find this course appropriate.
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Presenter information
Barry Gundersen has over 38 years engineering and management experience in the road surfacing industry on both sides of the Tasman. He was National Technical Manager for Bitumix (NZ) for 15 years before setting up his own consultancy in 1995, specialising in road surfacings. Barry has been a visiting lecturer at Auckland University for 12 years and also runs training courses for the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association.
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Pre-requisite for attendance
Participants must have completed the Bitumen Safety course (within the last five years) prior to attending this course.
Participants must complete the Bitumen Tanker & Plant Operator course prior to attending the Bitumen Sprayer Operator course.
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Online Registration
You can register for this course right now. Select which regional area and date you require.
Then click on "Register Now" to go through to the registration form.
Register now!
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