In order to be accredited to collect or update data for the state highway database, you must attend an approved workshop conducted by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency registered trainer and successfully complete the required written and practical assessments.
Some data collection practitioners may collect data relating to a range of different assets and others may collect specific assets types. In some cases, you will require specialist knowledge of the asset in order to collect and compile a complete and accurate record. As such, the Level 1 qualification is provided in a number of specialist areas in addition to the general qualification.
If you're interested in registering for training, please contact your company champion:
| Training contact | Company |
| Sid Christy | Beca |
| Kerryn Whitehead | Stantec Ltd |
| Pam Fletcher | Downer New Zealand Ltd |
| Gregg Morrow | WSP |
| Wei Liu | GHD |
| Evan Yeoman | Higgins Contractors |
| Kris Garner | Fulton Hogan Ltd |
| Lisa Verevis | Asset Management Engineers Ltd |
| Duan Zhao | SouthRoads Ltd |
The Level 1 - General qualification acknowledges your ability to identify, locate and measure a wide range of physical assets and their attributes. It does not assume any specialist knowledge of complex asset types. This qualification is appropriate for data collectors involved in inventory validations or the installation and maintenance of small structures including (but not limited to) the following:
| Barriers | Carriageway dimensions |
| Drainage | Features |
| Minor structures | Retaining walls |
| Railings | Road markings |
| Shoulders | Signs |
| Surface water channels |
The training for this level will cover attributes of the full range of asset types.
| Course name | Overview |
| Level 1 - road marking | Road marking contractors are rarely involved in collecting data on any other assets and therefore can be accredited specifically for collecting road markings only. |
| Level 1 - surfacing | A trainee achieving this certification level will have a detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Surfacing Table and basic knowledge of other potentially affected tables. |
| Level 1 - street lighting | A trainee achieving this certification level will have a detailed knowledge of the components and structures of the street lighting system. |
| Level 1 - ITS | A trainee achieving this certification level will have a detailed knowledge of the components, structures and supporting infrastructure of ITS equipment and systems. |
Use the flowchart below to determine the type of accreditation you need to obtain.
Trainees achieving Level 2 practitioner accreditation will demonstrate a high level of competence and will have considerable experience using the RAMM system and the data import, validation and audit procedures both within the RAMM system and via external systems.
Training for Level 2 practitioners is competency based and is assessed by the candidate completing a practical exercise involving loading data, checking data for completeness and accuracy and correcting any errors. Level 2 accreditation is not asset specific and accredited practitioners must be competent with all asset tables.
For further information contact HNOperformance@nzta.govt.nz.
