Asphalt Academy Feedback to RPF

1. Asphalt AcademyFeedback to RPF 23 November 2005

2. The Asphalt Academy(AsAc) • Established January 2001 (launch May 2001 RPF) • Registered as a Trust on 5 June 2002 • Non-profit organisation • Managed by a Board of Trustees • Collaborative initiative between Sabita and CSIR, Transportek • Annual Focus: 2001 Establishment 2002 Course Development 2003 Course Presentation (58 courses scheduled) 2004 CAPSA & modification of strategy 2005 Consolidation of strategy with increased independence from sponsors and a broader sponsorship base

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 AsAc’s 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

17. Thank You