Program Overview

The Bitumen Bulk and Tanker Operator course provides participants with knowledge of bitumen and associated products, as well as adherence to safety procedures. It covers topics such as bitumen additives, safe operation of fixed plant, CCNZ Best Practice Guidelines, loading, blending, heating, and transferring, transfer hose safety, plant maintenance, storage and transportation, dangerous goods classification and labelling, measurement and control, safe tanker operation, sampling and documentation, calculation of blends, record keeping, and plant maintenance safety. The course is suitable for persons who have completed their training for bitumen safety awareness and who wish to acquire specialist knowledge for operating road tankers and bitumen plants, as well as experienced operators who wish to update their knowledge and/or qualifications.