Spreader Operator Examination

The examination is 3 hours long. It consists of 60 questions and each question is worth 1 point. The required passing grade is 60%. The materials supplied for your use during the examination are: a calculator, a pencil, a paper sheet and an eraser. No other material or reference document is allowed during the examination.

Skill Content on Which Questions May Be Based

Section 1 - Preparatory Work (30%)

Inspecting the spreader
Checking mechanical and electrical components, and the condition of the table, tires and tracks
Applying safety standards and measures
Detecting blind spots
Applying the rules for driving the machine in traffic
Interpreting survey benchmark data
Starting the machine
Detecting signs of defects
Proper functioning of equipement and accessories
Positioning the machine

Section 2 - Spreading Techniques (50%)

Applying spreading techniques
Loading the hopper
Adjusting components
Spreading sequence
Determining the start and end of spreading work
Correcting paved surface defects
Determining the cause of imperfections

Section 3 - Stoping and Maintening the Spreader (20%)

Applying stopping procedures (temporary and final)
Preparing the machine for transportation on a semitrailer
Cleaning the spreader
Maintaining the spreader and lubrication (greasing) components

Samples of questions for provincial qualification examination.

Spreader Operator Examination

Skill Content on Which Questions May Be Based

Section 1 - Preparatory Work (30%)

Section 2 - Spreading Techniques (50%)

Section 3 - Stoping and Maintening the Spreader (20%)

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