GITS Seal Coating/Striping Contractor Course

Scope

Seal Coating/Striping Contractors are those who are qualified to sealcoat existing commercial and multi-family residential parking areas. Work will be limited to application of prepared sealants to roadways, driveways, sidewalks, and other similar surfaces, including incidental striping, pavement markings, signage, wheel stops and minor surface repair.

Examination Content Outline

The Seal Coating/Striping Contractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Approved References

1. MS-16 Asphalt in Paving Preservation and Maintenance, 4th ed.
2. MS-19 A Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual, 4th ed.
3. ES-12 Asphalt Surface Treatments – Construction Techniques, 1988
4. MS-5 Introduction to Asphalt, 2001, 8th ed.
5. Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010