MPQC
Level 4
QN: 603/5643/1
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MPQC Level 4 Diploma in Aggregate and Asphalt Technical Activities (DAATA)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by MPQC. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 413 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
MPQC
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
413 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Aggregate Production Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake technical activities in a safe and productive manner at a hard rock quarrying operation.2.
- Know and understand the technical aspects associated with the operational activities at a hard rock quarry.
2
Aggregate Quality Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to safely undertake a representative bulk sample of aggregate from a stockpile in accordance with BS EN 932 and perform a range of tests.2.
- Know and understand how to safely undertake a representative bulk sample of aggregate from a stockpile in accordance with BS EN 932 and perform a range of tests.
3
Aggregates Standards and Specifications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to source and navigate Aggregates for Concrete EN 12620, Aggregates for Railway Ballast EN 13450, Aggregates for Bituminous Mixtures and Surface Treatments EN 13043 and Aggregates for Unbound and Hydraulically Bound Materials EN 13242.2.
- Know how EN 12620, EN 13450, EN 13043, EN 13242 and applicable UK guidance applies to aggregate production, quality control and specification requirements.
4
Asphalt and Aggregates Standards and Specifications Hierarchy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to access the relevant and applicable standards and specifications that apply to asphalt and aggregate products and their production and specification.2.
- Know how the relevant and applicable standards and specifications apply to asphalt and aggregate products and their production and specification.
5
Asphalt Production Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake process technical activities in a safe and productive manner.
- Know how to undertake process technical activities in a safe and productive manner.
6
Asphalt Quality Control
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake technical activities for asphalt quality control in a safe and productive manner.2.
- Know how to undertake technical activities for asphalt quality control in a safe and productive manner.
7
Asphalt Standards and Specifications
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to show and navigate the scope and structure of EN 13108 series and BS EN 594987.
- Know how EN 13108, BS EN 597987 and applicable UK guidance applies to asphalt production, quality control, specification requirements, asphalt transport, laying and compaction specification requirements.
8
Bitumen Testing Standards and Specification
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to safely carry out test methods in accordance with bitumen testing standards and specifications.2.
- Know and understand how to safely carry out test methods in accordance with bitumen testing standards and specifications.
9
Customer Service
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide confident, efficient and timely customer service to internal and external customers.2.
- Know and understand how to provide confident, efficient and timely customer service to internal and external customers.
10
Data Management and Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to access
- amend, update and report on data related to quality trends or process changes.2.
- Know and understand how to access
- amend, update and report on data related to quality trends or process changes.
11
Maths and Engineering Calculations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a range of mathematical calculations and equations without the use of a calculator.
- Be able to carry out a range of mathematical calculations, using a calculator if required.
12
Product Conformity and Compliance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and record the conformity criteria and adverse trends in test results for an asphalt and aggregate test.
- Know how to identify and record the conformity criteria and adverse trends in test results for an asphalt and aggregate test.
13
Quality Management Systems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to engage with the structure and document hierarchy in the Company’s quality management system (IMS) and generate relevant documents.2.
- Know about quality management and Factory Production Control (FPC) systems and the company’s specific quality policy.
14
The Role of an Aggregate and Asphalt Materials Technician
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to perform the role of aggregates and asphalt technician while maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
- Know how the role of a materials technician affects the delivery of quality into the business.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5643/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- MPQC
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2020