Asphalt Contractor's 2018-2019 Training Guide

The latest opportunities provided by manufacturers & suppliers to the asphalt industry

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Training keeps your employees engaged and invested in the business. Consider sending them to some of the courses offered by manufacturers in the asphalt industry for the 2018-2019 off-season.

Astec Inc.

Contact: Margaret Parker

Phone: 423-827-1899

Email: [email protected]

Website: astecinc.com/schools

COURSE: Advanced Customer Schools

BOMAG

Contact: Parker Campbell Weaver

Phone: 803-337-0700

Email: [email protected]

Website: bomag.com/us

COURSE: Quality Paving Principles

From proper paver and screed set-up to best practices for improving mat quality, BOMAG specialists provide thorough instruction on paving basics, proper applications and machine controls for laying smooth mats. Instructors review routine maintenance needs and common troubleshooting techniques to extend machine longevity and offer tips to help operators identify and remedy typical paving challenges, including how to control segregation. 

Instructors: BOMAG Road Building Specialists 

COURSE: Advanced Paving Techniques to Combat Segregation

Designed for mainline pavers and contractors often working with mixes prone to segregation, this course covers the origins of material and thermal segregation and how to virtually eliminate segregation using advanced paving techniques with BOMAG Cedarapids Remix Anti-Segregation system pavers and the RoadMix material transfer vehicle.

Instructors: BOMAG Road Building Specialists 

COURSE: Asphalt Compaction – Principles & Technology

COURSE: Soil Compaction – Principles & Technology

COURSE: Quality Restorations Practices – Milling

COURSE: Quality Restoration Practices: Recycling & Stabilization

Brookfield Engineering

Contact: Vinnie Hebert

Phone: 800-628-8139 or 508-946-6200

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.brookfieldengineering.com/services/educational-programs 

Course: Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements is a one-day course designed to help you get the most out of your Brookfield Viscometer and Rheometer measurements by providing you with information, activities and techniques that you can easily understand — and use. Discussion topics include how to pick a spindle/speed combination as well as calibration and verification checks.

Course: Lab Day/Advanced Viscosity Test Methods

This is a one-day, advanced course that goes beyond pass/fail criteria. Using real world sample testing, the class examines how to apply viscometric data as a problem solving/product performance/processing tool. Discussion topics include how Brookfield Rotational Viscometers and Rheometers can be used to provide meaningful analysis of your products. This course is offered by request for companies who have training requirements for seven or more participants. s.

Caterpillar Inc.

Contact: Ron Wilson

Phone: 763.315.5516

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cat.com/en_us/by-industry/paving/real-world-training-solution.html

Caterpillar announces that the following customer training courses have been added to the Customer Course Catalog. The calendar, course descriptions, and registration forms can be found on cat.com. (cat.com > Industries > Paving > Training) [Direct Link: www.cat.com/en_us/by-industry/paving/real-world-training-solution.html]

Course: F Series Asphalt Paver Service Training, Level II

Clarence Richard Services

Contact: Carrie Hudak

Phone: 952-939-6000

Email: [email protected]

Website: clarencerichard.com 

COURSE: Classroom Training

Plant Manager, Operator, Maintenance, Mix Quality, Safety Workshop, Electro-Mechanical Troubleshooting

COURSE: Web-Based Training

COURSE: Plant Operation Workshop Self-Based Training 

COURSE: Quality Control Workshop Self-Based Training  

COURSE: Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting Workshop Self-Based Training

Gencor Industries

Phone: 407-290-6000, ext. 342

Website: gencor.com/training 


Course: Gencor Advanced Training 2018

Week 1: Jan. 14-18, 2019

Week 2: Jan. 21-25, 2019

Week 3: Feb. 18-22, 2019

Week 4: Feb. 25 - March 1, 2019 

HAUCK MFG. CO.  

Contact: Pat Horn

Phone: 1-717-389-0455

Email: [email protected]

Website: ThermalSolutions.honeywell.com

Course: Service Schools

HCSS

Contact: Lauren Hill, HCSS Events Coordinator

Phone: 1-713-270-4000

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: ugm.hcss.com 

COURSE: 2019 HCSS Users Group Meetings

For over 25 years, HCSS customers have been gathering annually to learn the latest software features, network with peers, get help from the experts and provide feedback for future releases.

The HCSS Users Group Meetings are for users of any of the HCSS suite of software including estimating, job management, dispatching, fleet management, telematics, safety, or cloud software. The informative class sessions cover…

•   HCSS HeavyBid

•   HCSS HeavyJob

•   HCSS Dispatcher

•   HCSS Equipment360

•   HCSS Telematics

Dates:

January 15-17, 2019

February 5-7, 2019

Heatec

Phone: 423-867-4210

Website: http://www.heatec.com/customer-schools/terminal-technical-school.html 

COURSE: Terminal Technical School

Roadtec 

Phone: 800-272-7100

Website: Roadtec.com/training 

Roadtec, Inc. offers Paving Professionals Workshops (PPW) and Technical Service Schools in Chattanooga, TN.  Students have direct access to experienced instructors and skilled professionals who provide detailed classroom instruction and hands on demonstrations. 

Course: Paving Professionals Workshop (PPW)

Students receive comprehensive instruction in asphalt paving from industry leaders. PPW is ideal for those wishing to learn about proper surface preparation, asphalt laydown, preventative maintenance and more. 

PPW Session 1: Jan 7-8

PPW Session 2: Jan 9-10

PPW Session 3: Jan 14-15

PPW Session 4: Jan 16-17 

Special instructors for PPW 2019 include John Ball of Top Quality Paving, Brian Horner of E.D. Etnyre, Joey Farrell of Jobsite Technologies, and  Charlie Butler and David Bussard of Roadtec. 

Course: Technical Service Schools

Students gain experience in the operation and maintenance of Roadtec equipment through instruction from experienced and skilled factory specialists. 

Paver Session 1: January 23-25

Paver Session 2: January 28-30 

Mill Session 1: February 6-8

Mill Session 2: February 11-13 

Roadtec Shuttle Buggy Session 1: February 18-19

Roadtec Shuttle Buggy Session 2: February 20-21 

CE units can be earned.

TransTech Systems Inc.

Phone: 800-724-6306

Website: transtechsys.com 

COURSE: ONLINE TRAINING

COURSE: DENSITY CLINIC

Troxler Electronic Laboratories

Phone: 1-877-TROXLER

Email: [email protected]

Website: troxlerlabs.com 

ONLINE COURSES:

Troxler online courses allow to you to earn certifications and gain new skills/refresh old ones when it suits your schedule. For more information or to register for a course, click Online Training - NEW on the Training menu at www.troxlerlabs.com

COURSE: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training plus Hazmat

Every new nuclear gauge operator must undergo safety training and be certified to use nuclear gauges. (Our online course is accepted for certification by most state agencies.)

Topics Covered:

• Radiation safety fundamentals and principles

• Regulatory requirements

• Portable gauge theory and operation

• Gauge maintenance

• Gauge packaging, storage, and transport 

COURSE: Radiation Safety Officer Training—NEW!

This course teaches a radiation safety officer (RSO) the responsibilities of the job.

Topics Covered:

• Radiation safety fundamentals and principles

• License application and renewal

• Regulatory requirements, record-keeping, and other RSO responsibilities

• Incidents and accidents

• Inspections 

COURSE: Hazmat Certification/Recertification

This course satisfies US Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H training requirements for individuals shipping or transporting hazardous materials. (Hazmat recertification is required every three years.) 

COURSE: Refresher Course for Nuclear Gauge Operators

If you work in a state that requires gauge operators to renew their radiation safety training periodically, this course will fulfill that requirement. (Please note, however, that it is not a hazmat recertification course.)

Topics Covered:

• Radiation safety

• New regulatory requirements

• Operating and emergency procedures

• Maintenance

• Transportation procedures 

COURSE: Compaction & Density Testing

In this course, you will learn the basic principles of compaction and density testing methods (with an emphasis on nuclear testing methods).

IN-PERSON CLASSES:

For more information or to view our class schedule, click Classroom Training on the Training menu at www.troxlerlabs.com. (If you are interested in another date and/or location, contact us at [email protected].)

In-person, hands-on non-nuclear and nuclear gauge training classes are available at our headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and through our regional sales representatives by request. (To schedule a session, contact us at [email protected].) 

CLASS: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training plus Hazmat

Every new nuclear gauge operator must undergo safety training and be certified to use nuclear gauges. (Our in-person class is accepted for certification by all state agencies.)

Topics Covered:

• Radiation safety fundamentals and principles

• Regulatory requirements

• Portable gauge theory and operation

• Gauge maintenance

• Gauge packaging, storage, and transport 

CLASS: Radiation Safety Officer Training

This course teaches an RSO the responsibilities ofthe job.

Topics Covered:

• Radiation safety fundamentals and principles

• License application and renewal

• Regulatory requirements, record-keeping, and other RSO responsibilities

• Incidents and accidents

• Inspections 

CLASS: Hazmat Certification/Recertification

This course satisfies DOT Title 49 CFR, Part 172, Subpart H training requirements for individuals shipping or transporting hazardous materials. (Hazmat recertification is required every three years.)

Volvo Construction Equipment/ Road Institute

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: roadinstitute.com

COURSE: Paver and Compactor Operation & Maintenance

Two days of classroom-style learning plus two days of hands-on application in best practices, including an overview of Compact Assist with Density Direct.

COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - P7000/P7000B (Step 1)

COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - P7000/P7000B (Step 2)

COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - Blaw-Knox

COURSE: Paving and Compaction Application Seminar

The course objective is to utilize applied training techniques to teach paving and compaction best practices to those people with responsibility for or interest in operation / management of contemporary paving equipment. To use a paver and compactor to their fullest potential while achieving the highest quality work without sacrificing production or increasing costs.

COURSE: Small Asphalt Compactor Mechanics

This instructor led course will give you a general product overview of the Shippensburg manufactured Small Asphalt Compactors (less than 7 ton). General service course for personnel with basic asphalt compactor experience. Models covered: DD15, DD25B, DD30B, DD35B, CR30B and CR35B Small Asphalt Compactors.

COURSE: Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics

Maintenance and technical training for large asphalt compactors, including system functions, troubleshooting and adjustments of hydraulic and electrical systems.

COURSE: Soil Compactor Mechanics

This course provides students with general service instruction for soil compactors.

COURSE: Paver Screed Operation and Adjustment

COURSE: Automatic Grade and Slope Systems

Lessons on how to safely set up, operate and troubleshoot common control issues.

Wirtgen America Inc.

Phone: 615-501-0600

Website:  https://www.wirtgen-group.com/america/en-us/customer-support/know-how/training-program/

COURSE: W 200 Series Cold Milling Operation

COURSE: W 200 Series Technical Service

COURSE: W 100CFi Cold Milling Operation

COURSE: W 120CFi /W 150CFi Technical Service

COURSE: WR 200 Series Cold Recycling Operation

COURSE: WR 200 Series Technical Service

COURSE: SP 25i Operations & Application

COURSE: SP Basic Auto Pilot

COURSE: SP 60i / 90i Inset Paving Fundamentals

COURSE: SP Advanced Autopilot

COURSE: Vogele 10ft-3i Super Technical Service

COURSE: Vogele Super 700 -3 Technical Service

COURSE: Vogele Paver Operations/Application

COURSE: Vogele Super 1800-3iSJ Operations & Technical Service

COURSE: Hamm Introduction & Fundamentals

COURSE: Hamm Compact, Asphalt and Dirt Rollers

COURSE: MC EVO - Series Crusher Operation & Maintenance

COURSE: WITOS FleetView Basics

Florida International University Paving Academy hosted at Wirtgen America

Certificate COURSE: Principles of Mainline Asphalt Paving

Gives attendees an insight into the paving business: materials, road-owner specifications, equipment used, etc. If offers evidence-based practices to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions that have been perpetuated throughout the years. Promotes best practices and increases the technical knowledge of those who work in the industry and either design, regulate, evaluate or manage projects.

Fee: $985

Certificate COURSE: Paver: Machine Operations & Quality

Provides equipment owners, operators, user-fixers, paving crews and technicians with efficient, effective and safe methods for getting the most out of paving equipment: i.e, what to do before paving, what to do while paving and what to do when done paving. Increases the level of technical knowledge of those who work in the industry and provides recognition of that achievement.

Fee: $835

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