QUALIFICATIONS
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Traffic Controller (TC)
Level LV and Level 1 Roads
The TC course is an introduction to temporary traffic management, why it exists and how to implement it on-site. Everyone except those in the household refuse industry starts with this course.
A TC working on a Low Volume or Level 1 road will be able to set-up, maintain and remove a worksite under the supervision of a STMS (the STMS does not have to be present on the site).
A TC can only be in charge of the temporary traffic management on LV or Level 1 roads. On Level 2 or 3 roads the TC can work and assist with the temporary traffic management, just not manage it.
The TC qualification should not be confused with Manual Traffic Controllers (or stop/go staff). In New Zealand to be able to carry out stop/go a person needs 5 to 10 minutes of training by a STMS prior to starting. No formal qualifications are required.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor—Non-Practicing (STMS-NP)
Level 2 and Level 3 Roads
This is the highest theoretical training you can get. A Level 2/3 STMS-NP can manage worksites on busier Level 2 and 3 roads. (As designated by the RCA).
A Level 2/3 STMS-NP can manage shoulder closures or a small part of a larger capital project as long as the practicing Level 2/3 STMS has briefed them and is within 30 minutes. People with this qualification can prepare TMP’s, audit worksites, and approve TMP’s (depending on their role).
Participants can do this course after successfully completing the Level 1 STMS course.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS)
Level LV & 1 Road
The Site Traffic Management Supervisor has the overall control of the temporary traffic management on the worksite. As such their level or responsibility is a lot higher.
A STMS is responsible for the set-up, management and removal of worksites on LV and Level 1 roads, even when not on-site.
A STMS is able to prepare Traffic Management Plans, undertake audits (either on their own site or a sub-contractors site), manage TC’s left in charge of work sites, train stop/go staff, undertake safety briefings and maintain site safety.
A STMS can manage up to a maximum of 6 active worksites as long as a briefed TC is in charge of the temporary traffic management at each site. Participants can do this course one month after successfully completing the TC course for the first time.
Those who do not work on Level 2 or 3 roads are not required to go any higher than a Level 1 STMS.
Site Traffic Management Supervisor—Practicing (STMS-P)
Level 2 and Level 3 Roads
The STMS-P course is the highest level qualification at the current stage that traffic management practitioners can achieve. A person who has achieved this standard is able to manage sites within the live lanes of Level 2 or 3 roads, plus everything else that a Level 2/3 STMS-NP can do.
To achieve this level a person has undergone a practical assessment, usually a lane closure or similar, and is assessed throughout the entire process from the initial briefing to the final removal of the site from the road. The STMS must manage a team of vehicles and people to make this happen and shows ability to manage a large set-up safely.
For more about assessments please click here.
KERBSIDE COLLECTION TRAFFIC LEADER (KCTL)
All levels of road
KCTL is a new qualification specific to the household refuse collection industry. It was introduced by WasteMINZ to improve safety of staff involved within refuse collection. A KCTL qualified person has attended a 3-4 hour course involving videos to back up the theory. Each driver on a refuse collection run should have this qualification.