Bitumen Bulk and Tanker Operator
Construction
A course by
WITT
Gain advanced specialized knowledge and practical skills for safely operating bulk bitumen and emulsion transport equipment, including tankers and blending plants, with a focus on safety procedures and plant operation.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
NZIHT, Taranaki
Core skills this course teaches
Understand bitumen product properties and safe operation
Participants will be able to understand the properties of bitumen products and implement safe operating procedures.
Safely operate plant for handling and transporting bitumen
Participants will be capable of safely operating plant and ancillary equipment for transporting and handling bitumen and emulsion.
Identify plant safety and compliance responsibilities
Identify and execute safety measures and on-road responsibilities, ensuring adherence to guidelines and legal requirements.
What You're Signing Up For
This course covers the advanced knowledge and operational skills required for handling and transporting bulk bitumen and emulsions. Participants will learn about the properties of bitumen and related products, safe operation of tankers, blending and storage equipment, compliance with industry guidelines, and best practices for plant maintenance and documentation. A prior 'Bitumen - Basic Safety' course is required. This course is aimed at both new operators seeking specialist credentials and experienced workers seeking to update qualifications.
Course Content
- Bitumen, additives, polymers, emulsions
- Safe operation aspects of fixed plant
- CCNZ Best Practice Guidelines BPG01 requirements
- Loading, blending, heating, and transferring
- Transfer hose safety and compliance
- Plant maintenance
- Storage and transportation
- Dangerous goods classification and labelling
- Measurement and control
- Safe tanker operation
- Sampling and documentation
- Calculation of blends
- Record keeping
- Plant maintenance safety
What you need to know first
Completion of Bitumen - Basic Safety course within the last five years
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Transport
Roading
Future employment opportunities might be
Bitumen bulk tanker operator
Plant operator (bitumen blending and storage)
Specialist road construction operator