Description
Inspect the placement of asphalt concrete ensuring that the specifications are met and no flows are present.
Alternative labels
asphalt inspecting
inspect bitumen macadam
inspect tarmac
inspecting tarmac, inspecting bitumen macadam
inspecting asphalt
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Inspect asphalt is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Asphalt laboratory technician: Asphalt laboratory technicians perform asphalt and related raw materials inspections and laboratory testing, ensuring a high quality of the products. They also participate in coming up with resolutions to technical issues on construction sites.
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
Road marker: Road markers apply markings to roads to increase safety, indicate traffic regulations, and help road users find the way. They use different pieces of machinery to paint lines onto the road and install other markings such as reflective cat’s eyes.
Road maintenance technician: Road maintenance technicians inspect and manage roads in enclosed areas for maintenance and repair. They help to relieve traffic safely and smoothly, and check if traffic signs, roads and pavements are in good condition.
Road maintenance worker: Road maintenance workers perform routine inspections of roads, and are sent out to perform repairs when called for. They patch potholes, cracks and other damage in roads.
Optional skill
Inspect asphalt is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Road construction worker: Road construction workers perform road construction on earthworks, substructure works and the pavement section of the road. They cover the compacted soil with one or more layers. Road construction workers usually lay a stabilising bed of sand or clay first before adding asphalt or concrete slabs in order to finish a road.
Road construction supervisor: Road construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of roads. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
References
- Inspect asphalt – ESCO
