Production is improved if operators have the appropriate advanced knowledge and skill to accurately and safely use plant and equipment. Quality is maintained by bitumen product knowledge, adherence to handling procedures, accurate blend and calculation and careful record keeping.
Attendance at a Bitumen- Basic Safety course within the last five (5) years is a pre-requisite for this course.
This course follows on from the Bitumen- Basic Safety course and a pre-requisite for the Bitumen-Sprayer Operator course.
Who should attend
Persons who have completed their training for bitumen safety awareness and who wish to acquire specialist knowledge for operating road tankers and bitumen plants.
Also, experienced operators who wish to update their knowledge and/or qualifications, will find this course appropriate.
Pre-requisite for attendance
Participants must have completed a Bitumen - Basic Safety course within the last five (5) years prior to attending this course.
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .
