Bitumen Sprayer Operator
Construction
A course by
WITT
This short course equips participants with practical knowledge and skills for safe, competent operation of bitumen sprayer equipment essential for chipsealing in road construction projects.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
NZIHT, Taranaki
Core skills this course teaches
Understand bitumen products and handling procedures
Participants will gain knowledge of the nature and safe handling of bitumen products.
Understand sprayer principles and ancillary equipment
Participants will comprehend sprayer operational principles and supporting plant functions.
Identify plant safety and on-road responsibilities
Learners will be able to recognise and apply plant safety protocols and legal responsibilities in bitumen spraying operations.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bitumen Sprayer Operator course provides operators with a comprehensive understanding of bitumen products and safe handling procedures required in chipsealing operations. It aims to enhance output quality by covering principles of chipsealing, sprayer functionality, field measurements, maintenance, and correct documentation. The course targets both new and experienced operators seeking to update their knowledge and qualifications in the industry.
Course Content
- Bitumen products for chipsealing
- Chipseal types and basic design principles
- Storage, blending and transportation of bitumen
- Sampling and documentation
- Sprayer types, pumps and operating systems
- Troubleshooting sprayer issues
- Spray charts
- Spraybar set-up
- Hand-spraying techniques
- Sprayer maintenance practices
- Operational safety and best practices
- CCNZ Best Practice Guideline BPG01
- CCNZ BP02 (E2) industry certification of sprayers
- Field measurement and control
- Calculation of hot spray rates for cutbacks and emulsions
- Spraying Hot PMB's
- Bitumen sprayer record keeping
What you need to know first
Completion of Bitumen - Basic Safety course
Completion of Bitumen Bulk and Tanker Operator course (normally run the previous day)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Construction
Civil Infrastructure
Roading
Future employment opportunities might be
Bitumen sprayer operator
Plant operator for road construction
Road maintenance personnel