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Career Guidance Knowledge engineering, manufacturing and construction K073 - architecture and construction K0732 - building and civil engineering Types of asphalt coverings
Description
Different types of asphalt covering, based on their bitumen content and composition. The strengths, weaknesses, and price points of each type. Special properties such as porosity, resistance to skidding and noise characteristics.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 3 occupations
- Optional in 5 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Asphalt plant operatorAsphalt plant operators extract raw materials such as sand and stones and operate mobile equipment for their transport to the plant. They tend automated machines to crush and sort……
- Road construction supervisorA road construction supervisor is a key professional responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of road construction projects. They play a critical role in ensuring th…
- Road maintenance workerRoad 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. Duties Th…
Optional for
- Bridge construction supervisorA bridge construction supervisor is a skilled professional responsible for overseeing the construction of bridges. They play a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of…
- Civil engineering workerA civil engineering worker is a construction professional who prepares the ground before, during and after building. Usually the first tradesperson on a construction site, civil en…
- Road construction workerRoad 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. R…
- Road markerRoad markers apply road markings, signs and lines using specialized road marking plant and equipment. Project sites may include roads, bridges, footpaths, car parks, sports fields …
- Road maintenance technicianRoad 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, ro…
Related skills
- Work ergonomically
- Keep records of work progress
- Work in a construction team
- Inspect construction supplies
- Follow health and safety procedures in construction
- Use safety equipment in construction
- Transport construction supplies
- Guide operation of heavy construction equipment
- Inspect asphalt
- Place temporary road signage
- Asphalt mixes
- Drive mobile heavy construction equipment
Last updated on February 18, 2026
