MAPA Quality Paving Certificate
NOW FREE FOR MEMBERS!
START YOUR PAVING SEASON WITH THE MAPA QUALITY PAVING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM!
The MAPA Quality Paving Certificate Program will provide your staff with training needed to perform quality paving work. Show customers that you are a step above the rest with the certified staff to prove it.
"The MAPA Quality Paving Certificate Program will provide your staff with training needed to perform quality paving work. "The Program includes online training as well as an in person paving and compaction event." Show customers that you are a step above the rest with the certified staff to prove it."
The program is designed as an introduction to asphalt and paving, for workers from 0-3 years in the field.
Upon completion of the program, learners will receive basic exposure and understanding of the asphalt paving process with an emphasis in commercial and residential settings.
Level 1 Certificate holders will:
- Have a technical knowledge of all aspects of the asphalt paving process
- Be able to define what it means to be construction ready
- Understand site safety management
- Have hands-on training for paving and compaction
You will receive your certificate within two weeks of completion.
RATES
Members: Free
Non-members: $300
For bulk rates, please contact Abbey Bryduck or Brandon Brever.
ONLINE TRAINING MODULES: AVAILABLE ONLINE, ON-DEMAND
Each module includes interactive quizzes throughout to emphasize key concepts
Introduction to Asphalt/Pavement Structures and Materials
This session will cover general classification of soil types, their properties, and bituminous designations. Common mix types and how to apply them to various applications will be addressed. Divided into two sessions: Subbase and Asphalt Course
Introduction to Plant Management
This session will cover plant order and communication procedures, operations, and how mix is produced. This training will utilize drone video to show site migration from plant communications, ordering of mix types, timelines of hauling mix, number of trucks, basic safety and yard etiquette, and loading procedures.
Equipment Best Practices
This session will provide best practices for construction, including but not limited to compaction and laydown density. The session will present basic concepts on paving procedures as well as equipment maintenance and understanding the equipment around you.
Job Preparedness
This course will train new hires, and remind current employees, how to prepare for each day on the jobsite while maintaining a safe working environment for everyone on the crew.
Tack Best Practices
This session will provide understanding of the role and importance of tack and proper installation in the pavement process, including best practices.