Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: describe what asphalt is and how it is made; list six modern-day uses for asphalt; identify and explain the proper care and use of nine asphalt hand tools; identify 10 types of heavy equipment used on asphalt jobs and explain their use; explain the responsibilities of the five work classifications of a typical asphalt crew: shovelers, rakers, screed man, paver operator and roller operator; demonstrate the proper method for shoveling and raking asphalt; explain and demonstrate the proper method for repairing a pothole; explain the reason for sealing asphalt surfaces and cracks; list and identify at least four hazards on an asphalt worksite and describe at least one method for eliminating or avoiding each hazard; list and identify nine types of protective clothing and equipment used when working with asphalt and explain the purpose of each; list and describe two asphalt pavement methods; calculate equipment and material needed for an asphalt-paving job using various jobsite scenarios; describe the operation and purpose of a floating screed; list and describe the tasks performed on a paving project; list and describe the three phases of asphalt compaction; list and identify the three categories of asphalt damage and explain the method of repair for each; describe and demonstrate the four steps for sawing a full depth asphalt patch; explain the role of pavement milling in performing partial depth asphalt repair; describe and demonstrate the seven steps required when performing skim patch repairs; describe the procedure for constructing a bridge approach; and demonstrate the set-up and calibration of electronic grade and slope control.