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The Asphalt Academy (AsAc). Established January 2001 (launch May 2001 RPF)Registered as a Trust on 5 June 2002Non-profit organisationManaged by a Board of TrusteesCollaborative initiative between Sabita and CSIR, TransportekAnnual Focus:2001Establishment2002 Course Development2003 Course Presentation (58 courses scheduled)2004 CAPSA
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1. Asphalt AcademyFeedback to RPF
23 November 2005
3. Operational Thrust Areas Education, Training and Development
Ensure that courses and curricula offered at institutions of learning are consistent and relevant to industry needs through:
Regular assessment of course curricula
Providing relevant knowledge transfer to lecturers, trainers and learners
Ensure that courses and post-graduate studies are properly scheduled, coordinated and aligned with relevant legislation and quality standards
Knowledge transfer to practitioners:
Hold seminars and workshops to disseminate best practice
Publish and distribute manuals
Manage and maintain appropriate information systems
Support and participate in CAPSA and RPF activities
Support of Sabita and CSIR Transportek courses and initiatives within South Africa and into SADC countries
4. Progress to November 2005 Two best-practice manuals published and launched:
TG 1: The use and application of modified binders
TG 2: The design and use of foamed bitumen treated material
6 new courses developed in line with industry unit standards:
Introduction to bitumen
Application of surface seals
Application of HMA
Manufacture of HMA
Bituminous pavement repairs (LIC)
Construction of surface seals (LIC)
Other courses developed and presented:
Asphalt Testers course (ATC)
Design of surfacing seals (revised TRH 3)
Design of Hot mix Asphalt (SAHMA design guide)
5. Progress to November 2005 ..cont Over R250 000 invested in course development and upgrading
R250 000 for the current financial year mainly for the Block Course in Flexible Pavement Engineering
Improved understanding of AsAcs role related to the CETA and SGB
Sabita library relocated at Transportek as the AsAc library
Two RPF task groups convened
CAPSA 04
Course schedule optimised
Strategic alliances:
KZN DoT
SARF
Training providers
6. Course Profile to November 2005
7. Profile of other activities to November 2005
8. Summary of Activities
9. 2005/06 Issues and Initiatives Capacity
Relationship with Tertiary Institutions and accreditation of courses and presenters
Relationship with the CETA and acceptance/accreditation of AsAc courses
Expansion of Strategic Alliances
Strategic partners to expand sponsorship base
Targeted client authorities in line with training needs of Provinces
SAICE/SAACE/SAFCEC
EPWP
Block Course on Flexible Pavement Engineering
Revision and upgrade of ATC modules
Upgrade of TG documents
Bitumen Safety Course
10. Relationship with Tertiary Institutions Alliance with Continued Education structures
Pre-empts the need for accreditation
Focus on NQF level 4 and above for courses
Ad hoc feedback of best-practice
11. Relationship with CETA Provide technical support to CETA
Industry entry point for bituminous products
Course material provided
AsAc will coordinate technical input into the quality of the training material related to bituminous products unit standards
AsAc will provide input into the accreditation process of course presenters
12. Block course in Flexible Pavement Engineering Targeted at new entrants into the road sector (civil engineers, technicians & technologists)
7 modules over 11 weeks
Overview 1 week
Materials investigation & design 3 weeks
Structural pavement design 2 weeks
Tendering & documentation 1 week
Construction & quality control 2 weeks
Maintenance & asset management 1 week
Final assessment 1 week
13. Block course in Flexible Pavement Engineering Run through tertiary institutions
Project theme through all the modules as course work for final assessment
New construction
Rehabilitation
CSIR commissioned to put together existing material and identify development areas
Presented over 11 weeks in a year from May/June 06
Linkage to higher degree or CPD points
14. Revision & Upgrade of ATC Course restructured into 5 modules
Sampling 3 days complete
Granular materials 5 days Dec 05
Aggregates 4 days review
Bituminous products 5 days Dec 05
Asphalt 5 days complete
Course notes can be modified for level of learners
Theory am; Practical pm
Course presented from March 06 at TUT, CPUT and DIT (web site for further info)
15. Revision of TG documents TG 1: Modified Binders
In parallel to Bit Spec revision
Tests on report need updating (DR database)
Classification needs review - not totally suitable for new modifiers in the market
Resolution:
RPF should reconvene the Modified Binders Task Group under the Chairpersonship of D Rossmann
TG 2: Foam Bitumen
To be incorporated into the new Bitumen Stabilisation manual
16. Other Initiatives BitSafe Training Programme
Course run through AsAc on behalf of Sabita
Trainers course
Linked to unit standards
Certification under discussion
On line in first quarter of 2006
Manual 24; Practical HMA Design Guide
One seminar in Pretoria
KZN - 15 Feb 06
Western Cape 16 Feb 06
Industry needs survey
HMA Forensic study feedback