The various road surfacing techniques including the application and use of primers, epoxy or thermoplastic resins, bituminous emulsions, and various types of aggregate including their limitations and characteristics. How to work in accordance with the National Highway Sector Schemes, Industry Codes of Practice, the New Roads & Street Works Act and other guidance relevant to the occupation. Responsibilities under relevant legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment 1998 and Manual Handling Operations regulations 1992. Risk assessments, method statements and other official guidance required in order to undertake work. The structure of the highway, civil engineering methods including the principles of water drainage and construction technology. Plant and machinery such as planers, floating screed pavers, rollers, chippers, loading shovels and large hydraulic breakers and their correct usage. Powered units and tools such as disc cutters, breakers, floor-saws, compactor plates, self propelled rollers and hand tools and their correct usage. Different road categories and types and construction materials appropriate to each together with relevant working methods. Drawings, plans and specifications in order to identify what works are required. Traffic management systems and how to work safely within them. The principles of measurement and how to apply them.