This are resources for the Civil Infrastructure industries:
An introduction to concrete
This simple resource is exactly what you would expect from an introduction to concrete: a step-by-step guide to making it, and using it. It offers straightforward information on:
- the different components of concrete
- how they affect the properties of the concrete made
- how they can be varied to make concrete appropriate for different jobs
- site preparation and some simple measurements
Editorial details
Imprint: Shepparton, Vic: Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, 2002.
Availability
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
PO Box 8288
Station Arcade
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia
Ph: +61 8 8230 8400
Fax: +61 8 8212 3436
Email: voced@ncver.edu.au.
Document delivery service in accordance with Australian copyright laws.
Laying the ground rules: safe work practices for asphalt crews: trainer and trainee guide
Laying asphalt can be dangerous and the properties of the hot asphalt can be incapacitating. This learning resource kit offers a series of important safety practices and reporting requirements in addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. It is a Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) funded kit comprising a quick guide pocket book and a guided learning resource for trainers and trainees as well as a supporting video cassette. The pocket book provides a trainee with a take away, or on the job, ready reference. The issues and concepts covered include:
- general strategies to encourage active learning
- working safely with machines
- identifying hazards
- completing preoperational checks
- wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- reporting incidents
- properties of different chemicals involved in the laying of asphalt
Editorial details
Imprint: Melbourne: Australian Asphalt Pavement Association, 2002. various pagings + video (12 min.)
Availability
Cost
Purchasing price:
- Video alone: $50
- Whole Kit $95
Moving forward: a workplace communication strategy for the asphalt industry
Subject
Asphalt; Training package; Communication skill; Supervisor; Training; Skill development; Career planning; WELL
Editorial details
Linda Wyse and Associates
Imprint: Melbourne: Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA), 2003. 64 p.
Availability
Cost
Available free
Paving the way: a flexible training resource for employees in the asphalt industry: user guide
This is an interactive CD ROM resource package designed to support employees in developing the language, literacy and numeracy skills required of an asphalt paver operator and developing the maths skills required in day-to-day operations.
Editorial details
Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)
Imprint: Kew, Vic.: Australian Asphalt Pavement Association, 2005. various pagings + 2 CD ROM
Availability
Cost
Purchase price: $170 with a discount for AAPA members
Traffic management: working safely in building and construction
This DVD is intended to educate the building and construction industry about implementing traffic management plans to minimise the risks to the safety of the public and workers. It offers a range of traffic management activities in both the residential and commercial sectors, with detailed case studies demonstrating the potential hazards and the control measures that are needed. It includes:
- overview of regulatory requirements and onsite responsibilities
- understanding of how to select appropriate traffic control measures
- introduction to strategies for ensuring that risks to the safety of the public and workers are minimised
- understanding of how to implement a basic traffic management plan
Editorial details
Master Builders Association of Victoria (MABV)
Imprint: East Melbourne, Vic.: Master Builders Association of Victoria, 2006. DVD
Availability
Master Builders’ Association Victoria
Phone: 03 9411 4555
Cost
Purchase price:
- $40 to members
- $90 non members
Training support for road workers
Subject
Computer assisted instrucion; Computer; Road construction; Australia; WELL
TAFE NSW Hunter Institute; Road Transport Authority (Australia) (RTA)
Editorial details
Imprint: [Newcastle, NSW]: TAFE NSW, Hunter Institute, [2006]. 8 p.; 35 p. + CD ROM
Availability
Working safely with hot bitumen
This is a flexible training resource that addresses safety requirements for handling/heating/transporting hot bituminous materials and underpins the achievement of competencies at Certificate II and III level for employees in sprayed sealing, asphalt and pavement maintenance operations. It is particularly aimed at assisting with training employees with poor language and literacy and numeracy skills.
Editorial details
This resource has been developed by the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)
Availability
Cost
Purchase price: $100 including postage and handling.