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19 May 2012
Unit 14 - Monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials

Unit 14 deals with the supervisory requirements for monitoring reinstatement in bituminous materials on the public highway. This unit is available for supervisors only.

At the end of the course the candidate will be able to:

  • Provide a reinstatement design and method statement from the specifications for cold lay and hot lay reinstatements. Hot lay should include laying and rolling temperatures as well as rates of spread.
  • Observe an operative reinstating the base course and wearing course layers for a Type 3/4 flexible carriageway in accordance with the specifications and confirm that they are within permitted tolerances.
  • Confirm that pavement edge restraints/kerbs and ironwork are at correct levels and free from defects
  • Record observations made and explain reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with site operations and working practices
  • Confirm the suitability of compaction equipment selected and materials used
  • Explain any remedial action
  • Calculate material quantities and rates of spread for bituminous materials

On completion of the course delegates will receive at CAWBI certificate and this unit can then be combined with other units to obtain a full streetworks qualification.

 


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