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Efficient Compaction – Operators | Efficient Compaction – Advanced | Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) | Nuclear Density Meter (NDM) – Users

Tried, tested and trusted by Civil Engineering industry leaders. Suitable for larger organisations or when a course participant numbers reach fifteen or more. Smaller group numbers and individuals will benefit from our e-learning platform which can be found here

EFFICIENT COMPACTION - OPERATORS

A 4-6 hour in-house course with a practical component focusing on...

  • What compaction is
  • Sources and types of compaction
  • Granular materials (river-run and pit-run)
  • Cohesive materials (clay and silt)
  • Important field tests to ensure best practice
  • Problems with clay and silt soils and how to fix
  • The importance of OWC in the field
  • The importance of layer thickness in construction
  • How compaction happens both primary and secondary
  • 12 types of compaction equipment from plates to dynamic!
  • Practical component consists of detailed and concise Plateau Test that establishes roller patterns and roller efficiency.

At the end of this course candidates will be able to apply relevant new skills to improve efficiency and the final product.

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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EFFICIENT COMPACTION - ADVANCED

A half day in-house course focusing on...

  • What compaction is and the consequences of poor compaction
  • Materials used in NZ
  • NZ geology and its impact on construction materials
  • Soil mechanics including density (OMC/MDD), solid density, air voids, CBR and shear strength
  • Material testing in NZ and its implications for the contractor
  • Field testing and on-site QA
  • Typical NZ roading contracts
  • Four types of commonly used field gear (Scala Penetrometer, Clegg Hammer, NDM and Shear Vane)

At the end of this course candidates will have a well rounded understanding of construction materials, laboratory testing and its implications, and typical NZ field testing

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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EFFICIENT COMPACTION - ADVANCED

A half day in-house course focusing on...

  • What compaction is and the consequences of poor compaction
  • Materials used in NZ
  • NZ geology and its impact on construction materials
  • Soil mechanics including density (OMC/MDD), solid density, air voids, CBR and shear strength
  • Material testing in NZ and its implications for the contractor
  • Field testing and on-site QA
  • Typical NZ roading contracts
  • Four types of commonly used field gear (Scala Penetrometer, Clegg Hammer, NDM and Shear Vane)

At the end of this course candidates will have a well rounded understanding of construction materials, laboratory testing and its implications, and typical NZ field testing

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER (RSO) COURSE

A half day in-house course that satisfies the Office of Radiation Safety “core of knowledge" for both C12 (sealed Radioactive Material) and C10 (X Ray, Non-Medical) applications for Radiation Safety Officers (RSO’s) and people wishing to obtain a ‘Use License’ through the Ministry of Health (MoH)

  • Nature and sources of ionising radiation
  • Biological effects of ionising radiation and radiation risks
  • ICRP principles of radiation protection
  • Legal framework and regulations
  • Transport and storage requirements
  • Radiation Safety plans
  • Incidents involving radiation incidents
  • Sealed source manufacture
  • Disposal of radioactive materials

At the end of this course candidates will need to pass a short quiz which can be completed in their own time. Once completed the candidate will receive a certificate that is recognised by the ORS as satisfying the core of knowledge. Refresher courses are available for existing RSO’s as part of their ongoing education.

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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NUCLEAR DENSITY METER - USERS

A half day in-house course with a practical component focusing on...

  • What an NDM is
  • How it works
  • What an NDM actually measures
  • How we interpret the results
  • The implications of poor NDM use
  • How we store it
  • How we transport it
  • How we look after it
  • Calibration and record keeping

At the end of this course candidates will have a full understanding of NDM's and be able to interpret the results to the advantage of the contractor. Candidates will also be proficient in the storage and transportation of NDM's.

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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NUCLEAR DENSITY METER - USERS

A half day in-house course with a practical component focusing on...

  • What an NDM is
  • How it works
  • What an NDM actually measures
  • How we interpret the results
  • The implications of poor NDM use
  • How we store it
  • How we transport it
  • How we look after it
  • Calibration and record keeping

At the end of this course candidates will have a full understanding of NDM's and be able to interpret the results to the advantage of the contractor. Candidates will also be proficient in the storage and transportation of NDM's.

Detailed course content and pricing is available on request

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