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.
Contact: Margaret Parker
Phone: 423-827-1899
Email: [email protected]
Website: astecinc.com/schools
COURSE: Advanced Customer Schools
Astec Customer Schools teach hands-on maintenance and advanced troubleshooting techniques to fix problems fast. Instructors include Astec engineers and service technicians with decades of field experience.
During the four full days of instruction, students will have the opportunity to meet with instructors and fellow students to exchange information. Additional networking opportunities are provided during breakfast and lunch each day and at special dinner receptions each night.
Six sessions available:
Week 1: January 7 – 10
Week 2: January 14 – 17
Week 3: January 21 – 24
Week 4: January 28 – 31
Week 5: February 4 – 7
Week 6: February 11- 14
Contact: Parker Campbell Weaver
Phone: 803-337-0700
Email: [email protected]
Website: bomag.com/us
BOMAG Americas offers a variety of courses based from its South Carolina FAYAT Academy training center. In-depth training sessions enable BOMAG customers to gain the most from their paving, material transferring, compaction, milling and re-claimation/stabilization equipment. Distributor training classes help our local representatives to better support BOMAG equipment end-users. Course topic(s), duration and dates can be customized upon customer and dealer request, with sessions taught in Ridgeway, SC. Each interactive course is led by BOMAG specialists, one of the road building and compaction industry’s most experienced team.
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
BOMAG instructors teach the fundamentals and best practices for achieving spec density when compacting both hot mix and warm mix asphalt. Asphalt temperature ranges, rolling patterns and density results for each rolling zone – breakdown, intermediate and finish – are reviewed in-depth. Specialists thoroughly cover the use of innovative compaction systems like Economizer and TanGO for reaching spec smoothness and compaction requirements as well as achieving bonus-level results.
Instructors: BOMAG Compaction Specialists
COURSE: Soil Compaction – Principles & Technology
This course details the different soil types and the importance of matching the right compactor to the soil. Instructors cover the need for proper moisture content and the four forces of compaction. Participants receive an overview of the various types of innovative compaction technology, including the BOMAG Terrameter that delivers material stiffness values to detect and correct soft spots in the soil.
Instructors: BOMAG Compaction Specialists
COURSE: Quality Restorations Practices – Milling
Our milling restoration course focuses on machine application, operating safety, grade control and maintenance of BOMAG milling equipment. Instructors cover best application practices to achieve efficient production and various drum options to increase productivity. Basic maintenance of wear items is covered to increase machine uptime availability.
Instructors: BOMAG Application Specialists
COURSE: Quality Restoration Practices: Recycling & Stabilization
Contractors learn operating, safety and best application practice techniques for BOMAG reclaimer/stabilizers. Instructors cover the various available drum and drive options for selecting the best machine configuration to efficiently complete the application. Machine options that increase versatility in the field – automatic cross slope, water and water/emulsion systems – are also thoroughly reviewed as are basic maintenance and service tips to increase machine uptime availability.
Instructors: BOMAG Application Specialists
COURSE: BOMAG Telematics and Fundamentals of Machine Operation, Service & Repair
Telematics can improve machine uptime by catching minor problems before they cause downtime. Instructors cover BOMAG Telematic system operation and capabilities for the entire BOMAG and Cedarapids product ranges. Additionally, attendees are taught the principles of machine operation, maintenance, component identification, troubleshooting, and hydraulic and electrical systems analysis.
Instructors: BOMAG Service and Product Support Specialists
Fee: Fees for BOMAG equipment training courses are dependent on topics and length of training selected. Reservations for dates and times are required. Contact Parker Campbell Weaver further information and to schedule a class.
Contact: Vinnie Hebert
Phone: 800-628-8139 or 508-946-6200
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.brookfieldengineering.com/services/educational-programs
Consistency is vital in the success of any product and understanding viscosity is a key part to maintaining that quality control. Brookfield Engineering offers two courses to help comprehend the functionality of your instrument and solve the mysteries of fluid behavior while creating a successful and repeatable method.
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.
Courses designed for beginner to intermediate users.
February 1: Charlotte, NC
February 15: Middleboro, MA*
February 22: Columbus, OH
March 13: Anaheim, CA
March 15: Salt Lake City, UT
March 22: Middleboro, MA*
April 17: Dallas, TX
April 19: Chicago, IL
April 26: Middleboro, MA*
May 17: New Brunswick, NJ
May 17: Middleboro, MA*
June 14: Middleboro, MA*
June 21: Atlanta, GA
August 2: Middleboro, MA*
August 7: Seattle, WA
August 9: San Francisco, CA
September 13: Kansas City, MO
September 20 Middleboro, MA*
October 11: Houston, TX
October 18: Middleboro, MA*
November 6: Cleveland, OH
November 8: Philadelphia, PA
November 15: Middleboro, MA*
*Middleboro classes are limited to eight people.
FEE: $430 per person per seminar (includes lunch)
CLASS TIME: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Course may be canceled within one week of date for insufficient registration.
Courses are Available at Your Facility: FEE: $2,265 plus travel expenses.
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.
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
This 4-day course provides theory and hands-on training for customer technicians. Upon completion, students will be able to trace the flow of oil through hydraulic systems, test and adjust hydraulic pressures, troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems and explain ECM functions and calibration steps for the AP1000F, AP1055F, AP600F, AP655F, AP500F and AP555F asphalt pavers.
Fee: $1400 Dates Include: January 15-18, 2019 (Minneapolis, MN) - FULL January 29 – February 1, 2019 (Minneapolis, MN) - FULL
Course: Paving Operations Training This course is designed for paving supervisors and paving crew members with one or more years of experience with the lay down of hot mix asphalt. Training is taught using Cat “F” Series Pavers with Caterpillar Grade and Slope systems. The daily curriculum includes classroom and hands-on training.
Classroom Interactive Sessions:
• Fundamentals of paving
• Paving By the Numbers
• Understanding grade and slope controls
• Screed Adjustments
• Understanding mat defects
• Compaction basics
Hands–on Training
• Transverse and longitudinal joint construction
• Feeder system set-up and adjustments
• Variable width paving
• Grade/slope set-up and troubleshooting
• ECM calibration
• Critical screed adjust
Fee: $3100
Dates include:
February 11-15, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) - FULL
February 18-22, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) - FULL
March 4-8, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) - FULL
March 11-15, 2019 (Tucson, AZ) - FULL
March 18-22, 2019 (Tucson, AZ)
March 25-29, 2019 (Tucson, AZ)
April 1-5, 2019 (Tucson, AZ)
April 8-12, 2019 (Tucson, AZ)
April 29 – May 3, 2019 (Tucson, AZ)
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
Dates: February 19-21, 2019 – 8:00am to 5:00PM – DesMoines, IA
Fee: Plant Workshop – 2 days (Feb 19-20) $995
Electro-Mechanical – 1 days (Feb 21) $595
Price includes manuals, meals and happy hours Curriculum as used in Web Based Training Access to Plant Workshop Web Based Training.
COURSE: Web-Based Training
Clarence Richard offers Web-Based Workshops that are interactive and engaging. Workshops consist of many hours of self-based/self-paced training.
On-Line allows participants to train at their own time and pace and eliminates the need to travel to a training facility and set aside a block of time for training .
On-Line participants may review as often as they want throughout the year. Participants may train on a slow day or rain day, at their plant, shop or home. Questions can be easily answered by e-mail directly from the self-based training program or calling. When questions requiring complex answers, a personal webinar can be scheduled to answer those questions. Included with the class are participant’s assessment of improvement and achievement and transcripts.
COURSE: Plant Operation Workshop Self-Based Training
Module 1 and 2: Safety.
Developing Confined Space-Lockout Written Procedure Handling Asphalt Oil, Proving Safety Interlocks, Electrically Safe Maintenance, Damage Control.
Module 3: Drum/Trunnion Maintenance
Module 4: Batch Plant Operation
Module 5: Feeder
Module 6: Silo Operation
Module 7: Scales and Meters
Module 8: Control System Operation
Module 9: Burner Operation Module
Module 10: Hot Oil Heating
Module 11: Aggregate Drying
Module 12: Plant Production Troubleshooting
Module 13: Baghouse & Primary Collector Operation
Module 14: Plant Performance Evaluation
Fee: $995
Designed for plant managers - operators, oilers, plant mechanics-technicians and trainees. 3.5 CEU, 35 hours, Modules 1-14.
COURSE: Quality Control Workshop Self-Based Training
QC Managers understand how plant management, operation and maintenance affect the quality of mix the plant produces and what to do about it.
Fee: $595
Designed for QC managers/technicians/trainees. 2 CEU, 20 hours, Modules 4-8.
COURSE: Safety Directors Workshop Self-Based Training
This course covers OSHA-required confined space-lockout written procedure development specifically for asphalt plants, OSHA-required arc flash and electrocution protection, handling asphalt oil, proving safety interlocks, electrically safe maintenance, damage control.
Fee: $295
Designed for safety directors/trainees with an accent on what a plant control engineer knows that typical safety directors may not know.
1 CEU, 10 hours, Modules 1-2, Electro-Mod 3.
COURSE: Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance & Troubleshooting Workshop Self-Based Training
This course covers basic electricity, circuit analysis, safe meter usage, and various levels of troubleshooting. A novice will learn an extreme amount of skills and knowledge, while a veteran will walk way with many new techniques to help find the problems quickly. Past participants claim they have not experienced learning electricity to be as simple as the Workshop explains it.
Fee: $595
Designed for plant managers — operators, oilers, plant mechanics-technicians and trainees. Previous electrical training is not required. 1.6 CEU.
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
Achieve your production goals, reduce your costs, and maximize your ROI by making sure key members of your team attends the Gencor Advanced Training School 2019. Our expert instructors provide step-by-step, hands on training on real plant equipment.
Limited seats available. Registration closes Friday, December 14, 2018.
HAUCK MFG. CO.
Contact: Pat Horn
Phone: 1-717-389-0455
Email: [email protected]
Website: ThermalSolutions.honeywell.com
Course: Service Schools
The Asphalt Product Maintenance Seminars incorporate extensive hands on training with a mix of classroom sessions and lab demonstrations. Reduce downtime, improve equipment life, maximize combustion system efficiency and increase your knowledge and understanding of your HAUCK combustion and control equipment.
Location of the training is the Maxon facility in Muncie, IN.
Seminar #1
Three day session with a welcome reception the evening of January 14. January 15 – 17, 2019
Fee: $1100
Seminar #2
Three day session with a welcome reception the evening of January 21.
January 22 – 24, 2019
Fee: $1100
Seminar #3
Three day session with a welcome reception the evening of January 28.
January 29 – 31, 2019.
Fee: $950
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
• HCSS Safety
• HCSS FuelerPlus
• HCSS eLogs
• HCSS Fleet Management
• HCSS Cloud
• HCSS Skills (skills & certification tracking)
• HCSS Forms
• HCSS OEM Link
HCSS offers over 100 classes during 14 sessions throughout the three days of meetings.
Dates:
January 15-17, 2019
February 5-7, 2019
Fee: $1,775 per person
Fee discounts:
• Register by October 31, 2018: $150 ($1,625/attendee)
• Register by November 30, 2018: $100 ($1,675/attendee)
• Multi-registrant (3-9 from same company): $1725/attendee
• Multi-registrant (10+ from same company): $1675/attendee
Phone: 423-867-4210
Website: http://www.heatec.com/customer-schools/terminal-technical-school.html
COURSE: Terminal Technical School
Date: January 16-17, 2018
Location: Heatec Training Facility in Chattanooga, TN
Heatec is offering a 1-1/2-day educational course on asphalt terminal heating systems. This course brings you together with experienced instructors to explore the best practices and techniques for safely operating heating systems at your terminal. Heatec uses a combination of lectures and hands-on simulators to enhance the learning process. The course will cover maintenance and troubleshooting for thermal fluid heaters, importance of proper flow, combustion safety, and configuration, operation and troubleshooting the flame monitoring system.
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.
Phone: 800-724-6306
Website: transtechsys.com
COURSE: ONLINE TRAINING
At your convenience, you may review any number of TransTech Systems videos to assist with learning more about the PQI (non-nuclear asphalt density gauge) or the SDG (non-nuclear soil density gauge). These videos are great for new customers or as a refresher once your season gets under way. These videos are available at your fingertips anytime you are ready! It’s as easy as going to our website or searching for “TransTech Systems Inc” within YouTube.
COURSE: DENSITY CLINIC
TransTech Systems Inc. offers FREE density clinics at our office in Latham, NY. Training dates are handled individually, so please call TransTech Systems if your company is interested in your FREE density clinic. When the team completes the TransTech Density Clinic, each member will receive an Operator Training Certificate.
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.)
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: roadinstitute.com
Entering its 53rd season, the Road Institute offers a mix of classroom and hands-on training on a variety of operations and maintenance topics benefiting newcomers and industry veterans alike.
Road Institute will offer training sessions, ranging from two to five days, beginning in late October 2018 through May 2019. Courses are held in at the Road Institute Training Center in Shippensburg and Chambersburg, PA and at the Road Institute West location in Phoenix, AZ.
Early registration is recommended as class size is limited to allow for ideal instructor-to-attendee ratio. All instructors have decades of field and teaching experience, and they incorporate training on the latest DOT requirements. The paver and compactor operator courses also qualify toward NAPA Diamond Paving commendation requirements. The paver and compactor class with a Spanish-language focus will be Feb. 19-22.
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.
• Oct. 23 - 26, 2018, Pennsylvania (Topcon)
• Nov. 6 - 9, 2018, Arizona (Blaw-Kontrol)
• Dec. 4 - 7, 2018, Arizona (Blaw-Kontrol)
• Jan. 8 - 11, 2019, Arizona (Topcon)(WMA)
• Feb. 19 - 22, 2019, Arizona (Topcon)(ESP.)
• Mar. 5 - 8, 2019, Arizona (Topcon)(WMA)
• Mar. 12 - 15, 2019, Arizona (Blaw-Kontrol) (WMA)
• Mar. 26 - 29, 2019, Arizona (Topcon)
• Apr. 9 - 12, 2019, Arizona (Topcon)
• Apr. 23 - 26, 2019, Pennsylvania (Topcon)
• May 7 - 10, 2019, Pennsylvania (Blaw-Kontrol)
COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - P7000/P7000B (Step 1)
Hydraulic and electrical systems of pavers with lessons that allow for hands-on troubleshooting.
• Oct. 1 - 5, 2018, Pennsylvania
• Dec. 10 - 14, 2018, Pennsylvania
• Jan. 21 - 25, 2019, Arizona
• Feb. 4 - 8, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - P7000/P7000B (Step 2)
• Mar. 19 - 21, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Paver Hydraulic and Electrical Systems - Blaw-Knox
• Nov. 27 - 30, 2018, Pennsylvania
• April 2 - 5, 2019, Pennsylvania
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.
• Jan. 29 - 30, 2019, Pennsylvania
• Feb. 26 - 27, 2019, Pennsylvania
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.
• Mar. 26 - 28, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Large Asphalt Compactor Mechanics
Maintenance and technical training for large asphalt compactors, including system functions, troubleshooting and adjustments of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Jan. 8 - 10, 2019, Pennsylvania
• Mar. 12 - 14, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Soil Compactor Mechanics
This course provides students with general service instruction for soil compactors.
• Feb. 12 - 14, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Paver Screed Operation and Adjustment
Principles of paver operation, maintenance, mechanical adjustments, screed setup and screed running adjustments to ensure paving quality.
• Jan. 15 - 17, 2019, Pennsylvania
COURSE: Automatic Grade and Slope Systems
Lessons on how to safely set up, operate and troubleshoot common control issues.
• Dec. 18 - 20, 2018, Pennsylvania
Phone: 615-501-0600
Website: https://www.wirtgen-group.com/america/en-us/customer-support/know-how/training-program/
The 40,000+ sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility houses eleven classrooms as well as four bays dedicated exclusively to training so hands on training can take place regardless of weather. The CTT includes a 5-acre test track for equipment demonstrations and hands-on application training for the WIRTGEN GROUP products as well as a gourmet cafeteria for meals and snacks during your sessions.
WIRTGEN
COURSE: W 200 Series Cold Milling Operation
This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You learn factory-recommended operational practices for the W 200 series cold milling machines. Machine operator controls and Level Pro+ will be reviewed in detail preparing you for daily machine operation.
Fee: $350
COURSE: W 200 Series Technical Service
This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You will learn factory-recommended maintenance practices for proper maintenance of W 200 series cold milling machines. W 200 Series includes W 200, W 200i, W 210, W 210i, W 220, W 250 and W 260i.
Fee: $525
COURSE: W 100CFi Cold Milling Operation
This course covers safe work practices on and around cold milling machines. You will learn factory-recommended operational practices for the W 120CFi cold milling machine. Machine operator controls and Level Pro+ will be reviewed in detail preparing you for daily machine operation. Operational machine wear items will be covered which is a crucial part of your job. Daily maintenance improves production and reduces down time.
Fee: $350
COURSE: W 120CFi /W 150CFi Technical Service
This course covers sate work practices on and around cold milling machines. You will learn factory-recommended maintenance practices for proper maintenance of W 12CCFi cold milling machines. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to diagnose machine problems and increase machine uptime.
Fee: $525
COURSE: WR 200 Series Cold Recycling Operation
To familiarize you with the machine and its many components. Safety practices, machine safety documentation and safety components will be covered. The controls and functions will be covered in detail. Finally, we will examine daily machine maintenance and component wear identification.
Fee: $350
COURSE: WR 200 Series Technical Service
The WR 200 Series Soil Stabilizer will be the focus of this course. This course covers safe work practices on and around Soil Stabilizer machines. You will learn factory-recommended maintenance practices for proper maintenance of WR 200 Series Soil Stabilizer machines. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to diagnose machine problems and increase machine uptime.
Fee: $525
Wirtgen Slipform Pavers
COURSE: SP 25i Operations & Application
This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn the fundamental principles of slipform machines pertaining to the application capabilities of the machine. You will learn to set up and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine and how to locate and assign the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will also learn to have a basic understanding of concrete and concrete mixes. After completing this course you will better understand the individual function groups of the machine and basic settings and application setup.
Fee: $525
COURSE: SP Basic Auto Pilot
This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn to setup and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will learn the layout of the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components and their basic functions. You will be instructed in the basic operation, menu system and functional principles of the Wirtgen Field Rover.
Fee: $525
COURSE: SP 60i / 90i Inset Paving Fundamentals
This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn to set up and adjust the basic control and operation of the machine and how to locate and assign the machine control components, on-board computer and display operation. You will learn the layout of the slipform mainline paving machine basics pertaining to the application capabilities of the machine in inset configuration. You will also gain a fundamental understanding of the concrete and concrete mixes. After completing this course you will better understand the individual function groups of the machine and the basic settings and application set up.
Fee: $700
COURSE: SP Advanced Autopilot
This course covers safe work practices on and around slipform pavers. You will learn advanced features and function related to the autopilot/field rover functionality. You will be instructed in the basic and advanced operation, menu system and functional principles of the Wirtgen Field Rover.
Fee: $525
VOGELE
COURSE: Vogele 10ft-3i Super Technical Service
After completing this course, you will be better prepared to perform service repairs and diagnose operational problems of the Super 200X-3i paver. You will learn factory-recommended procedures for doing service repairs and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. You will get an in-depth look at all controls and displays.
Fee: $700
COURSE: Vogele Super 700 -3 Technical Service
After completing this course, you will be better prepared to perform service repairs and diagnose operational problems of the Vision Super 700-3 paver. You will learn factory recommended best practices for doing service repairs and troubleshooting electrical control systems and hydraulic systems of the Super 700 -3 paver. You will get an in-depth look at all controls and displays associated with paver series.
Fee: $350
COURSE: Vogele Paver Operations/Application
This course covers how to safely operate and work around a Vogele paver. You will learn factory-recommended best practices for machine operation and for performing daily and scheduled maintenance. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to operate a Vogele paver according to manufacturer’s recommendations. You will learn principles and concepts of paving related to the operation of the Vogele paving machines.
Fee: $350
COURSE: Vogele Super 1800-3iSJ Operations & Technical Service
This course covers how to safely operate and work around a Vogele paver. You will learn factory-recommended best practices for machine operation and performing daily and scheduled maintenance. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to perform service repairs and diagnose operational problems of the Super 1800-3iSJ paver. You will learn factory recommended procedures for doing service repairs and troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems. You will get an in-depth look at all controls and displays.
Fee: $700
HAMM
COURSE: Hamm Introduction & Fundamentals
Hamm Introduction and Fundamentals introduces the learner to basic machine types, applications and different compaction drum systems. This course also covers basic electrical and hydraulic systems. Students will learn basic machine operation and maintenance.
Safety training and machine operation training is also included. Students will also learn more about digital resources including WIDOS, WITOS, Parts and more, and the Wirtgen Group Service Portal in order to use these resources effectively.
Fee: $525
COURSE: Hamm Compact, Asphalt and Dirt Rollers
General introduction to application and technical information of HD 8-14 Compact Rollers and H5-7 Soil Rollers. This course covers how to safely work on and around HAMM compaction equipment.You will learn factory-recommended best practices for proper upkeep of compaction machines. After completing this course, you will be better prepared for a machine startup, diagnose machine problems and help increase machine uptime.
Fee: $350
KLEEMANN
COURSE: MC EVO - Series Crusher Operation & Maintenance
You will learn about the electrical and hydraulic systems that control functions of the MOBICAT EVO jaw crushing equipment. You will learn how to troubleshoot components using electrical diagrams, hydraulic schematics and other Kleemann resources. You will learn what items require regular servicing/maintenance and how to correctly setup the machine for operation.
Fee: $350
WIRTGEN GROUP
COURSE: WITOS FleetView Basics
This course covers will allow you to navigate through the different views within WITOS FleetView. You will explore ways to track machines, schedule alerts for maintenance and radius parameters as well as easily export historical data.
Fee: $175
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Florida International University Paving Academy hosted at Wirtgen America
https://dep.fiu.edu/academics/programs/continuing-education/fiu-paving-academy/
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