Control Measures for Low-Risk Road Reserve Activities
This programme is intended for workers who access the road reserve to undertake low-risk, low-impact activities where Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) is not their primary role. It reflects current requirements under the New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (NZGTTM) and has been developed as a modern alternative to the former NZTA Inspector Workshop.
The training is suitable for local authority personnel, utility providers, contractors, and other authorised workers who need to enter the road corridor to complete non-invasive tasks that do not involve static lane closures or formalised TTM site layouts.
Learning may be delivered online or in person, with delivery and assessment undertaken by appropriately qualified trainers and assessors operating within an approved quality management system.
Assessment is carried out in line with NZQA assessment principles and includes:
- A theory component to verify foundational knowledge
- A face-to-face practical assessment, involving observed activities at a live worksite following completion of the organisation’s Health and Safety induction
Results are recorded as Achieved or Not Achieved.
While completion of this programme does not currently lead to an NZQA-registered unit or skill standard, participants who meet the assessment requirements will receive a Certificate of Achievement for applying control measures to a low-risk, low-impact activity within the road reserve. This certificate may be used by employers as evidence of competency and ongoing training under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Who is it for?
It is intended for roles such as:
• Council Inspectors, Surveyors, Auditors, Engineers, or anyone required to complete site visits
• Utility workers performing non-invasive tasks (e.g., switching, ladder work, cabinet work, Chorus/UFB activities)
• Civil crews undertaking low-risk roadside maintenance, inspections, grounds or garden work
• Builders or construction personnel performing low-risk, non-invasive tasks (e.g., window cleaning, signage checks, graffiti removal)
• Contractors completing low-risk activities within the road reserve that do not require static TTM closures or formal TTM setups
The programme is facilitated by qualified trainers who will guide participants through the learning process.
Upon successful completion, trainees will be able to:
• Prepare for a low-impact, low-risk activity within the road reserve
• Apply appropriate control measures to a low-impact, low-risk activity within the road reserve
Any there any prerequisites?
As an NZQA Level 3 entry-level course, this program is designed for trainees who can demonstrate basic subject knowledge and address familiar operational challenges.
Although no prior qualifications are required, the curriculum is designed for those with active access to a workplace where the course competencies are practiced. If you are unable to fulfill this workplace requirement, please reach out to our team to discuss alternative arrangements.
Duration
1.5 days – One day theory workshop and half a day practical assessment.