Spring 2024, 9 week Introduction to the Asphalt Quality Control Technician Program
Program Dates For This Training: Fridays only, February 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5, 19, 26
9:00 - 10:00 AM and it will be a Virtual Classroom on zoom.
Click on the button above to register for this program.

This program is funded by the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

The Asphalt Quality Control Technician Program for High School Students is an 8 session (One hour each) training program to introduce young adults to the asphalt quality control technician industry.
Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory Instructors from the University of Connecticut are the instructors
James Mahoney—Executive Program Director—CAP Lab
Alex Bernier—Program Director—CAP Lab
Scott Zinke—Research Engineer—CAP Lab

Some of the topics covered are:
The importance of quality control and how it contributes to the finished asphalt product and life of the finished asphalt product
Terminology
Tools and Measurements of the trade and how they work and function
How asphalt is made, kept, loaded and placed
Testing and sampling procedures
Mathematical equations for calculations of compaction, temperature, weight and gravity
Best and worst practices for placing asphalt and how things can go wrong.

A weekly quiz is given to students and grades as well as attendance are kept track of to help determine the best candidates for an internship. Each session is also recorded and placed on our website for students to make up if they are absent. Register by clicking the button above.


Our introduction to the Asphalt Technician Industry - Introductory Webinar is below.
Please click the photo below to view this webinar. If you have questions you may email eringingct@gmail.com