Online Training
RSTS – Paving
Paving is the final phase of road construction. This module will teach you the many safety procedures associated with paving, from milling to lay down operations, including working safely with and around heavy equipment, traffic awareness, proper PPE, and first aid for hot ACP contact.

What You'll Learn
- Hazards on a Paving Site
- Milling Safely
- Preparation for Lay Down Operations
- Safe Lay Down Operations
About This Course
Paving is the final phase of road construction and is the act of laying asphalt down on the roadway. Paving operations involve several stages with tasks completed by multiple workers or parties with various roles and responsibilities, all of whom rely on each other to work safely. The course discusses the most common hazards present during all phases of paving operations and the controls that are available to keep the learner safe. The learner will understand the steps required to pave a surface from milling to lay down operations with a complete overview of working safely with and around the many types of mobile equipment and vehicles on site, how location affects paving operations, the importance of traffic awareness, and first aid procedures for contact with hot ACP.
This course is intended for anyone who works in paving operations or road building - milling crew, paving crew, ground workers, testing personnel, heavy equipment operators and truck drivers. The course content includes real worksite video with key concepts and terms reinforced by text and imagery and quizzes throughout based on on-the-job scenarios. There is a final exam with an 80% pass rate required to complete the course and obtain the certificate.
Course Requirements
- Estimated Duration
- Approximately 35 minutes
- Pass Requirements
- Pass mark of 80%.
- Certificate
- Certificate of completion.
- Registration Fee
- $29.99 CAD
Frequently asked questions about online training
Common questions about enrollment, completion, and certificates.
What are the benefits of online training?
Benefits of online training include:
- Cost effective: no hotels, travel, meals and less time away from the workplace.
- Convenient: courses can be completed wherever you have access to a computer and internet access.
- Self paced: students can pause at any time and continue where they left off.
- Consistent: video/slide format ensures the course is the same every time.
- Easy verification: online access to training and certification records for students and managers.
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What is BIS Safety Software Inc.?
BIS Safety Software Inc. is a network of more than 200 leading safety training companies from across North America who collectively share and provide companies and individuals with access to a wide variety of safety training courses through one centralized online application.
Since 2010, the collaborative partnership between these training companies has not only enabled the best-of-the-best in online safety training to be brought together in one location but it is also helping to improve industry safety performance through the provision of convenient, cost-effective training.
Our partners BIS Safety Software Inc. are, in our opinion, the best providers of online safety training courses in Canada. We’ve been working with BIS since March 2012 and we are completely happy with the service they provide.
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Is there a time limit for online courses?
Everyone learns at a different pace and everyone retains information differently. When you take a course online, you go at your own speed. If you get to a certain point and don’t fully understand the material, you can pause and go back for a review. On the other hand, if everything makes perfect sense, you can go straight through the entire course right to the test.
How does virtual proctoring/testing with webcam monitoring work?
When you start your test, you will be monitored via your webcam. If you disappear from the screen or appear to be consulting another device or other material, you will be disqualified from the course. The company responsible for virtual proctoring is Integrity Advocate. You can find out more about how their system works here.
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Please ensure your specific jurisdiction and workplace accepts online safety training and allows online training for your use.
Safe+Sound First Aid Training Ltd is not involved in course development and all online courses are sold and delivered in partnership with BIS Safety Software and approved and/or endorsed agencies.
