Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course

The Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course is a three-day program designed for technicians and Department employees involved in asphalt plant operations, paving inspection, and quality control. This course provides advanced training focused on achieving uniformity and consistency in asphalt mix production, paving, and compaction operations to meet Department specifications.

The course covers the entire asphalt production process, from the properties of component materials and aggregate stockpiling to blending, heating, drying, and mixing of asphalt materials. Participants also learn about loading, transporting, and placing asphalt mixtures on the roadway, ensuring that paving operations maintain proper temperature, proportions, and material quality.

A major focus of the Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course is quality control and statistical analysis used in asphalt plant and paving operations. Trainees learn how to interpret quality control charts, perform plant calibration, and inspect asphalt plant operations to maintain consistency in asphalt mix production. The course also reviews Department specifications for mix acceptance, helping technicians understand how to input data, recognize potential problems, and implement corrective actions.

During the training, participants study aggregate handling, cold feed bin loading, and blending adjustments based on test results. The course also explains the importance of proper mixture weighing, scale checks, and plant inspection procedures to ensure accurate material proportions.

In addition to plant operations, the Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course addresses roadway paving techniques. The training emphasizes the importance of proper paver and roller operation, balancing delivery, milling, paving, and compaction activities to achieve required texture, smoothness, density, cross slope, and pavement thickness.

Participants also learn how to identify common pavement problems, determine their possible causes, and recommend corrective actions during paving operations. The use of random numbers for density sampling and other statistical methods used in quality assurance are also explained.

Course Duration and Examination

The Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course lasts three days, including a four-hour open-book written examination held during the second half of the third day. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions and is electronically graded by the CTQP Administrator.

To pass the course, participants must achieve a minimum score of 70%. Examination results are typically posted within two weeks.

Course Prerequisites

Before attending the Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course, trainees employed by the Department must meet the following requirements:

• Pass the Department Asphalt Concrete Paving Self-Study Examination (CQC version)

• Pass Construction Math and Contract Plans Reading

• Have at least 90 days of experience in asphalt paving operations

Training course attendance is encouraged to ensure a full understanding of the material, although it is not required for qualification.

Completing the Asphalt Paving Level 2 Training Course helps technicians, inspectors, and paving professionals strengthen their knowledge of asphalt plant production and roadway paving operations while improving their ability to monitor quality control processes in the field. By understanding proper plant calibration, asphalt mix consistency, paving equipment operation, and statistical quality control methods, participants are better prepared to evaluate production data, identify potential issues, and make adjustments that maintain compliance with Department specifications. This training also helps professionals develop stronger technical judgment when reviewing quality control charts, interpreting test results, and identifying early signs of potential pavement performance problems. As a result, technicians can help ensure asphalt pavement meets required performance standards while improving durability, roadway safety, construction efficiency, and the long-term performance of asphalt paving projects.