Pavement construction on major road projects
Overview
As part of Major Road Project Victoria’s (MRPV) Civil Construction Technical Training Program, Pavement Construction on Major Road Projects covers best practice in pavement construction including the rationale and key considerations for construction design and methodology.
The course reflects the current specifications and standards for pavement construction for Victorian road and bridge projects and is delivered in partnership with the Australian Flexible Pavement Association.
Who is the training for?
Pavement construction on major road projects is designed for those who have some general knowledge and awareness of pavement construction works required to carry out specific tasks relating to pavement and surfacing design and construction.
Training syllabus
The training has been designed in consultation with Major Road Projects Victoria, North East Link, and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to reflect current specifications, standards and requirements and will cover:
- pavement design concepts, pavement selection and surfacing selection
- the selection of appropriate surfacing treatments
- materials used – binders, asphalt, aggregates
- design and construction of asphalt and sprayed sealed pavements and surfacings.
Additional material will be provided on:
- introduction to Flexible Pavements
- quality processes and assurance for delivered works
- safety and sustainability considerations.
Training delivery
The training will be delivered by Australian Flexible Pavement Association, along with presenters from:
- the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning
- civil construction industry subject matter experts.
Training delivery modes
- Training is offered in-person.
- In-person classes will run over 1 day.
More information
Training will be available across multiple dates. Register your interest via the button at the top of this page.
If you have any questions, please email MRPV-technicaltraining@roadprojects.vic.gov.au.