Course Specification
Course Title: / Avanced Road Strengthening (7002)Training Aim: / To provide knowledge to learners to plan, assess, supervise and undertake road strengthening works.
Award: / Assessment CertificateFetac Level 5Attendance CertificateFETACCPCDiploma Level 7Diploma Level 9RegistrationFetac Level 4
Applicable Regulation: / NoneAppropriate to TaskSafe PassManual HandlingCPCCSCS.
Overall Duration of Course: / 3.00 Days
Expiry Period: / 5 Years
Renewal Method: / N/ASelf/ Employer CertificationUpdate Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course+Exam
Primary Target Grade: / General OperativeAll GradesAll OutdoorPlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Other Grades applicable: / All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
All GradesAll OutdoorGeneral OperativePlant OperativeSupervisorAll IndoorTechnicianEngineerTrainer
Course Specification
Avanced Road Strengthening (7002)
Table of Contents
Target Learner Profile 3
Trainer Profile 4
Trainer Learner Ratio 5
Training Facilities 6
Equipment provided by Training Centre 7
Equipment to be provided by Training Provider 8
Consumable Materials 9
Special Facilities 10
Assessments 11
Course Unit Details 12
Unit 1 12
Unit 2 13
Unit 3 14
Unit 4 15
Unit 5 16
Unit 6 17
Unit 7 18
Unit 8 19
Unit 9 20
Unit 10 21
Course Specification
Avanced Road Strengthening (7002)
Target Learner Profile
Learner Age:(minimum age limit) / 18
Learner Education/ Training:
(Specifies the level, standard, certificate, and/or specific subjects required) / No minimum requirements
Learner Aptitudes:
(Specifies learning ability, numerical aptitude, spatial aptitude, form perception etc.) / Basic literacy/numerical skills are desirable
Learner Personal Skills:
(Specifies the person skills required e.g. good communication skills) / A willingness to learn & good communication skills are desirable
Learner Previous Experience:
(Specifies previous relevant experience) / It is required that learners have worked or are familiar with Road Construction
Learner Special Requirements:
(Specifies any special requirements, e.g. good colour vision, ability to work at heights, full class C driving license etc)
Learner must bring the following to course:
(list ppe items required, photographs, id, driving license etc) / Appropriate outdoor protective clothing
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Trainer Profile
Trainer General Education:(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
Trainer Technical Education:
(Certificates, diplomas, degrees required and the appropriate level attained) / NUI Train the Trainer or equivalent, Managing Safely in Construction, Successfully completed course listed in this Specification
Trainer Technical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in relation to the subject in which the Trainer is providing training) / Competent to instruct and demonstrate the Advanced Road Strengthening course
Trainer Pedagogical Competence:
(Skills and knowledge required in the science and principles of instructing/ training) / Ability to assess the Learner's progress in training. Ability to assess their effectiveness in passing on skills and knowledge to the Learner. An understanding of human learning and the ability to apply the principles of effective training.
Trainer Social Skills:
(Skills and knowledge required by the Trainer in order to manage interpersonal relationships within the social group represented by the course participants) / Ability to recognise and manage the different forms of interpersonal behaviour. Ability to motivate and manage individuals and groups. Ability to give supportive help to individuals and groups. Good communication skills. Good interpersonal skills.
Trainer Work Experience:
(Relevant work experience required by Trainer) / Must have approrpiate experience in Construction. At least 2 years experience is necessary. Previous teaching/ training experience is desirable
Trainer Registration: / LASNTG RegisteredNRT RegisteredNot Required
Registration Renewal Period: / 3 years
Registration Renewal Method: / Update Course OnlyRetake Exam OnlyFull Resit Course + ExamSelf CertificationEmployer CertificationN/A
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Trainer Learner Ratio
Minimum Class Size: / 6Maximum Class Size: / 16
Trainer Learner Ratio:
(can specify separate ratios for Classrooms and Exams) / 1:16 for classroom element and P1.
1:4 per assessment for P2.
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Training Facilities
Workshop and Classroom
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Training room with capability of accommodating X 16 participants. Normal powerpoint projection capabilities. / 1
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2 / Screen / 1
3 / Seats, desks / 16
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Equipment to be provided by Training Provider
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / Computer / 1
2 / Tools / Various
3 / Course Handouts / 1 per attendee
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Consumable Materials
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Special Facilities
(Including description of live sites etc)
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/ Local Authority Services National Training Group1 / A public road requiring works / 1
2 / A public road undergoing road strengthening operations / 1
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Assessments
Notes: Candidates must undertake T1(or T2) and P1 and P2. P2 takes place on a live worksite at a separate time within 3 months of the course taken place.
For P1 and P2 the indicated duration is the total duration for all learners.
P1 takes place at the end of day 1.
T1(or T2) takes place at the end of day 3.
Ref / Name / Assessment Method / Pass Standard / DurationT1 / Classroom Theory / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject / 70% / 00:40
T2 / Classroom Theory / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject / 70% / 00:40
P1 / Practical Assessment / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject / 100% / 01:00
P2 / Practical Assessment / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject / 100% / 02:00
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Course Unit Details
Unit 1
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Risk Assessment and safety procedures / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplaceWater treatment plantWastewater treatment plant / 01:00 / 01:00
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method1.1 / Safe system of work (SSWP) / HSA Guidelines / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.2 / Equipment checks, safety and maintenance / Manufacturer instructions / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.3 / Walkthrough inspection of site / HSA Guidelines / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.4 / Daily maintenance and refuelling. / Industry standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
1.5 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 2
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Material / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:30 / 01:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
have knowledge of series 800 series 900 materials.
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method2.1 / 804 / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.2 / Wet Mix / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.3 / DBM / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.4 / Stabilise wetmix / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.5 / HRA / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.6 / Thin surfacings / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.7 / Concrete / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
2.8 / Geogrids / NRA specification for roadworks / Multiple Choice
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Unit 3
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Defects / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:30 / 01:30
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
recognise and have knowledge of common road defects
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method3.1 / Defect type. Identify a defect type on different pavements / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.2 / Classification of defects / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.3 / Understand a visual pavement conditions survey / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.4 / Identify causes of common defects / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.5 / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
3.6
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Unit 4
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Preparation for works / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 02:00 / 02:00
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Prepare a site for strengthening works.
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method4.1 / Explain the legislation and importance of Hedge cutting / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.2 / Explain the importance of drainage / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.3 / Verge preperation / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.4 / Bridges and culverts / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.5 / Identify and record any existing road furnitures and markings / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
4.6 / Preparatory patching and other surface preparatory works / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 5
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Pavement Design / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 02:00 / 02:00
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Describe common pavement construction design
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method5.1 / Understand and use pavement levels. / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.2 / Understand and use pavement depths / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.3 / Understand and use pavement cross section / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.4 / Understand and use super elevation / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.5 / List the depth tolerances / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.6 / Understand and apply the principles of rehabilitating roads over peat. / DoTTAS / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
5.7
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Unit 6
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Plant / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 02:00 / 02:00
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to
Understand the various plant items that are used for common road strengthening and how they are used.
Activity / At the end of the Activity Learners will be able to / Reference or Standard / Assessment Method6.1 / Understand and use a grader / Industry Standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
6.2 / Understand and use a paver / Industry Standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
6.3 / Understand and use a roller / Industry Standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
6.4 / Know how to achieve compaction requirements / Industry Standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
6.5 / Understand and use of other support vehicles for road strengthening works / Industry Standards / Multiple ChoiceClassroom ExamSite Practical ExamProject
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Unit 7
Unit Name / Learning Location / DurationDirected / Placement / Total
Planning the works / ClassroomSite PracticalLive SiteWorkplace / 01:20 / 01:20
Unit Aim: At the end of this Unit, Learners will be able to