Asphalt Plant Level 2

Class Information

  • Open Book Multiple Choice Written Exam

  • Class Duration: 3 Days including the exam on the third day

  • Allowed 4 hours to complete Written Exam

  • No Proficiency Exam

Course Objective:
To assure personnel operating or inspecting an asphalt production operation (at a plant) are familiar with FDOT specification requirements, good materials management, and equipment operation necessary to produce a superpave mixture which will meet the mix design criteria and mix production requirements.

Course Topics:

  • Production Facilities

  • Aggregate Storage and Feeding Systems

  • Asphalt Supply Systems

  • Aggregate Drying and Heating Systems

  • Dust Collection and Fines Return

  • Drum Plants

  • Surge Storage and Delivery

Initial Qualification Requirements

  • Must pass the Asphalt Plant Level 2 written exam

  • Must have 90 days in asphalt plant operations experience

  • Must hold a current Asphalt Plant Level 1 qualification at the time of taking the Asphalt Plant Level 2 exam

Re-Certification Qualification Requirements

  • Must pass the Asphalt Plant Level 2 written exam

Important Information:

  • Your Asphalt Plant Level 1 qualification is not automatically re-qualified with a passing Asphalt Plant Level 2 test

  • A current Asphalt Plant Level 1 is not a requirement to take Asphalt Plant Level 2 as long as your Asphalt Plant Level 2 qualification is not expired.