Refresher - Level 1 Basic TC

Overview

Registration for Level 1 Basic - Traffic Controller (TC) expires at the end of three years, at which time you will need to attend a one-day refresher course to regain this qualification.

This course provides training of the major changes to the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (COP/TTM). Including, low volume roads, change in responsibilities, training, static/mobile operations, generic plans and the Health and Safety in Employment Act.

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Length

1 day course.

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Facilitator

NZTA approved trainer

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Cost

  • $300 + GST course attendance fee 
  • $40 + GST   NZTA Registration fee is an additional to the course fee. This NZTA registration fee is necessary to enable you to be registered as a TC.

(Minimum numbers are required before a course is confirmed)

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Topics include

  • Changes to the NZTA COP/TTM
  • Low Volume roads
  • Mobile Operations
  • Signage
  • Change in responsibilities
  • How to use generic plans
  • Safety Audit Procedures
  • Changes to HASIE Act and how you are affected as a road worker
  • Local Roads supplement
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On completion of this course participants will

  • recognise and understand the changes to the Code of Practice
  • apply the criteria for low volume roads
  • relate to Code of Practice standards on the work site
  • apply generic plans
  • apply the changes for mobile operations
  • identify and control traffic and other hazards
  • understand the responsibilities following the amendment to the HASIE Act
  • set up, check and maintain work site protection measures
  • understand the format of the local roads supplement to COPTTM
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National Qualification information

This course will address theoretical and knowledge requirements related to the below unit standards. Optional assessment of these unit standards is available – refer to cost schedule for details. Note that the full completion of assessment documents will be required within six weeks after the training

  • 5627 - Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads
  • 20877 - Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at sites under temporary traffic management
  • 20878 - Assist with temporary traffic management for low volume and Level 1 roads
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Who should attend

Any person who is registered on the NZTA database as a Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller (TC) with their qualification about to expire.

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Optional Unit Standard Assessment Fee

  • $90 +GST Full assessment of unit standards 5627, 20877 and 20878

This optional fee is for the assessment of unit standards and reporting to NZQA. Participants must complete a workbook with theory and practical components.  As part of this assessment students must have access to a suitable road works site to complete all practical tasks. The assessment workbook will be given out at the course and must be returned to NZIHT within six weeks from the course date.
Each person must complete a WITT enrolment form and provide a copy of their birth certificate or passport.

Note: assessment of unit standards is not necessary to ‘pass’ the course and receive your NZTA registration.

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Pre-requisite for entry

NZTA requires that you must be registered on the NZTA database as a TC. Please provide evidence that you have attended the Level 1 Basic   Traffic Controller course - by providing a copy of your Transit NZ Photo ID registration card.  

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Online Registration

You can register for this course right now. Select which regional area and date you require. Then click on "Register Now" to go through to the registration form.

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