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 TRAINING COURSES
Refresher - Level 1 STMS
 
1 day Course
Presenter: NZTA approved trainer

Registration for Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) 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, local body roads, change in responsibilities, safety audit procedure, mobile operations and generic plans.




Topics include:

  • Changes to the NZTA COP/TTM
  • Low Volume roads
  • Mobile Operations
  • Signage
  • Change in responsibility
  • How to use generic plans
  • Safety audit procedures
  • Changes to HASIE Act and how you are affected as a road worker
  • Local Roads supplement



On completion of this course participants will have the knowledge to:

  • recognise and understand the changes to the Code of Practice
  • apply the criteria for low volume roads
  • delegate responsibility for the worksite to a registered TC
  • relate Code of Practice standards to participants; actual work site and developing practical options
  • apply generic plans
  • apply the changes for mobile operations
  • brief the work team about site traffic management
  • 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
  • carry out or assist in making safety audits of work sites.
  • Understand the format of the local roads supplement to COPTTM



National Qualification information:

Attendance at this one day course will deliver the theoretical knowledge of the following unit standards. Assessment of these unit standards is available - refer to cost schedule for details. Note that full completion of assessment documents will be required within 8 weeks after the training
5627 - Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads
5628 - Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) 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


Who Should Attend:

Any person who is registered on the NZTA database as a ‘Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS)’ with their qualification about to expire.


Cost:

FULL COURSE FEE

 $300 +GST course attendance fee only

Note: NZTA Registration is an additional $40 +GST (refer below)

This fee applies to people who attend a course for knowledge only purposes with no intention of gaining unit standard credits towards a qualification.

 

 

WITT SUBSIDISED OPTION

• $180 +GST course attendance fee *conditions apply 

Note: NZTA Registration is an additional $40 +GST (refer below).

This subsidised option is only available to NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents of NZ who supply the necessary enrolment information. It includes assessment of unit standard 20877 reported to NZQA. Students must complete and pass a theory test on the day of training.

*To be eligible for a fee subsidy a course participant must provide evidence of NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residence.
Each person must:
- Complete a WITT enrolment form and provide a copy of their NZ Birth Certificate or passport prior to the course date.
- Complete and pass theory test/s on the day of training.
If the above conditions are not met, the full course fee will be charged.

 

 

NZTA REGISTRATION FEE

• $40 +GST 

NZTA registration (photo ID card) is additional to course cost (this cost is not subsidised by InfraTrain)




Participants to bring:

Please bring a copy of NZTA's Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (COP/TTM). It is also advisable that participants are familiar with the Code.


Pre-requisite for entry:

NZTA requires that you must hold a NZTA Level 1 STMS qualification (expired no longer than one year). Please provide your NZTA Photo ID card number on your registration form.


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.





Further Information

For further information please contact Jan Kivell