Asphalt Paving Level 2 (Course & Exam)

Asphalt Paving Level 2

This is for the more experienced roadway technician, private consultant or contractor employee who is knowledgeable in the specification requirements, paver and roller operations, balancing of the paving operation, uniformity of the mat and components of hot mix asphalt placement. Additionally, this person is able to identify trends, norms, problem areas, other best management practices and adjust paving operations as necessary.

The objective of this qualification is to ensure personnel responsible for inspecting asphalt pavement construction (paving and compaction) are familiar with Department specification requirements, good construction practices and equipment operation necessary to place and compact a Superpave mixture which will meet requirements for smoothness, texture, density, cross slope and thickness.

All trainees seeking Asphalt Paving Level 2 qualification must:

(1) Pass the Asphalt Paving Level 2 written examination.

(2) First-time qualifiers must possess an active Asphalt Paving Level 1 qualification at the time of taking the Asphalt Paving Level 2 written examination.

(3) Have 90 days experience in asphalt paving operations or asphalt roadway testing.

After a trainee has successfully met all of these qualification requirements, the trainee’s qualification date will be added to the training database. Qualification shall be for five years (60 months) from the date the last qualification examination requirement was satisfied.

This is a three-day course with a written examination (4 hours, multiple choice) given in the second half of the third day. This class emphasizes the need for uniformity and consistency of the mix, placement and compaction operations in achieving the specification requirements for texture, smoothness, density, cross slope, and thickness. Equipment operation of paver and rollers are presented. Balancing delivery, milling, paving, and compaction operations are demonstrated. Proper paver operation for smoothness is emphasized. Proper roller operation is emphasized in order to achieve specific density.

Department specifications for acceptance of mix on the roadway are reviewed. The basics of the statistical approach behind the specifications are presented in order to input data. The trainee will understand and be able to recognize problems and make suggestions for corrections in the paving operation. The use of random numbers for density sampling is explained.

Identification and possible causes of pavement problems and the solutions are presented. The need for uniformity and consistency is explained.

Training course attendance is encouraged, but is not required for qualification.

Course Prerequisites

Prior to attending the Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course, a trainee employed by the Department shall have passed the Department Asphalt Concrete Paving Self-study examination (CQC version), Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading and have 90 days experience in asphalt paving operations.

Written Examination

An open book written examination (4 hours, multiple choice) is administered at the end of the course. The examinations are electronically graded by the CTQP Administrator. The passing grade for this examination is 70%. Two weeks should be allowed for grading and posting of the examination results.