ASCP Forum Series (F2F) – Wednesday, 27th November 2024 (Melbourne)

ASCP Forum Series - F2F Event, 9am – 3pm Wednesday, 27th November 2024, Melbourne.

Host: NTRO Headquarters (formerly ARRB) 80 Turner St, Port Melbourne VICTORIA 3207

The November 2024 ASCP Pavement Technical Forum will feature speakers across the full spectrum of the concrete paving industry, with topics as widely varied. The morning sessions will see Richard Wix (NTRO) deliver an outline of “The Science of Ride Quality Measurement , followed by Jun So (Arcadis) walking us through the Design Principles of CRCP. Following Jun, Jovan Trajanoski (Dowsing Group) shares the 15 Years of Successful Australian Experience in Diamond Grinding.

After a morning tea break, Tim Buckingham-Jones (Aurecon) will present an overview of Light Rail Trackslab Designs, followed by Ming Yang (SMEC) and Farid Khayyer (Tonkin+Taylor), who will provide an update on the performance and designers' perspective of the North East Link. Rounding out the morning sessions, Simon Keane (AECOM) discusses Paving in the Public Domain, setting the stage for our networking lunch. Following the lunch break and concluding the days activities, Brendan Leader (NTRO), will conduct a tour through the NTRO headquarters.

The full agenda is available to download here

Registrations for the event are open.

[2024 Waitlist] – TfNSW Grey Card: Rigid Pavements

This course is presented by the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements under agreement with Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Note: This is an ongoing 'waitlist' for all expressions of interest for the TfNSW Rigid Pavements Grey Card.  Once we have a cohort to conduct the training and have locked in a date, you will be contacted with possible dates. We aim to run 1-2 courses per month 

DETAILS:

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Cost:

Members: $550 ex GST per person

Non-Members: $650 ex GST per person

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Class Size and Format

The course is intended for individuals or organisations requiring training. For organisations the ASCP can conduct the course with a minimum of 10 and maximum 30 people requiring the course.  ASCP typically provides the course at the organisations preferred location. The course can also be presented online.

Target Audience

Course attendance is mandatory (under TfNSW Major Roadworks specifications) for concrete paving crews and their immediate supervisors. Participation is also recommended for associated staff such as engineers, project managers, testing operators, audit & surveillance staff, quality managers and materials suppliers. Participants on successful completion of the course are issued with a Grey Card (Valid for 5 years) from TfNSW. The  course is suitable for maintenance crews but does not specifically cover maintenance issues.

Course components

• Session 01 - Pavement elements
• Session 02a - Basics of making good concrete
• Session 02b - Control of slump and water
• Session 03 - Forms, reinforcement, dowels and tiebars
• Session 04 - Compaction
• Session 05 - Placing and paving
• Session 06 - Finishing and texturing
• Session 07 - Curing , protection & joints
• Session 08 – Questionnaire 

Current Available Course Dates

Date: TBC

Courses for 20+ participants can book private courses. Reach out to training@concretepavements.com.au for more info

Location: ONLINE (TBC)

Time: 7.45am - 4pm

E-mail training@concretepavements.com.au for more information

Follow this link to book your spot

Delivery and evaluation

• Online or In-Person
• Six hours plus Assessment Questionnaire
• TfNSW Grey Card issued
• Required by TfNSW (and similar DoT's)
• Contact exec@concretepavements.com.au

ASCP Principles and Practices for Concrete Pavements [2024 WAITLIST]

This course is recommended for construction and maintenance project teams including:

• engineers
• project managers
• surveillance teams
• maintenance staff
• designers and specifiers
• testing staff

The course is designed to build on concrete pavement fundamentals.  Students should either hold a relevant engineering qualifications and / or have completed the TfNSW Grey Card - Ridge Pavement Training. The course is conducted by Geoff Ayton over two half days. Full course information is shown in the flyer which is downloadable on the left.

ASCP Jointing & Structural Detailing for Concrete Pavements [2024 Waitlist]

This course is recommended for concrete pavement engineers, designers, specifiers and supervisors including:

• Pavement Designers
• Specifiers
• Surveillance Staff
• Project Verification Staff
• Supervisors
• Paving Staff

The course is designed to build on concrete pavement fundamentals.  Students should either hold a relevant engineering qualifications and / or have completed the TfNSW Grey Card - Ridge Pavement Training. The course is conducted by Geoff Ayton over two half days. Full course information is shown in the flyer which is downloadable on the left.