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STMS Universal Overview:

Unit Standard 31961 (Level 3, 5 credits)
In this 2 day workshop learners will gain general knowledge for the STMS Cat A, B and C learning blocks and the STMS Mobile learning block.  The STMS Universal workshop is run in conjunction with the STMS Cat AB workshop or an STMS Mobile workshop.  This workshop teaches you the theory of the STMS role. 

Pre-Requisites

  • A current Traffic Management Operative (TMO) Non Practicing qualification (Unit Standard 31959) and/or current TMO Non Practicing Warrant OR
  • Be a current TMO P (TMO Practicing Warrant and/or TMO Practicing Qualification US 31960) OR
  • Have an expired STMS warrant of more than 12 months.
Who Should Attend:

Anyone new to the Traffic Management Industry that needs to complete their job safely while working on the road.  This can include but it not limited to:

  • An onsite STMS on a Cat A, B or C road environment in a mobile operation.
  • Anyone progressing to the STMS Mobile Practicing warrant.
  • Civil Contractors, Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors, Project Managers, Event Teams, Construction Teams, Utility Operators, and anyone who needs to use TTM for planning and decisions.
  • Anyone progressing to a TTM Mentor, TTMP Planner/Approver, TTM Auditor or TMC etc.
  • Other industry examples such as council staff, landscapers, gardeners etc.

Workshop Content:

At the end of this session you will:

  • Know how to identify, assess and manage risk on a worksite
  • Know how to lead and give direction to their crew and visitors to site
  • Know how to read and understand a TMP
  • Understand the principles of implementing the TMP
  • Understand contingency Plans
  • Understand the worksite layout distance
  • Know how to complete TTM briefings
  • Know how to complete onsite paperwork

Booked the Workshop?  What happens next…

Once you have booked the workshop using the booking link above:

Before the Workshop:

  • You will then receive email confirmation of the workshop booking outlining what to bring to the workshop. You will also be sent up to 3 reminder emails and a text reminder before the day. 

What to Bring:

  • If you have access to a tablet/laptop you can bring this along to the workshop with the downloaded STMS Universal Handbook that we will email out to you in the above confirmation email (mobile device is not suitable for this). Otherwise a hard copy is provided on the day.
  • If you haven’t already provided this to us, please bring either your NSN Number (National Student Number) or Photo ID (must be passport or Birth Certificate) with you on the day.  If you don’t know your NSN number you can either call NZQA on 0800 697 296 or follow this link to obtain online.

Day of the Workshop: 

  • Start time is normally 8.20am with an 8.30am start. Finish time is approx. 4.30pm.
  • Morning tea and a light lunch is provided.
  • This session will be at one of our conference venues, and is indoors all day.
  • There will be theory assessments to complete throughout the day.  If you have a learning difference we need to be aware of please let us know.  

After the workshop:

  • On successful completion of the workshop, your Unit Standard 31961 will then be registered with Connexis.
  • You will then receive a certificate from Elite Safety within 7 days confirming completion of the workshop and the Unit Standard.

Pricing & Payment:

  • Cost – $725+ GST for the 2 day workshop per person.  From 1 November 2024 this will include the cost of $32.50+GST to register the unit standard.
  • An invoice will be generated, and payment is required by due date on the invoice.
  • All workshops must be paid in full prior to attending unless you have an arrangement with us.7

Qualification:

Waka Kotahi (NZTA):  Please note from 1 November 2024 Waka Kotahi will no longer issue warrants for this qualification.  You will however receive the following unit standard:

  • NZQA Unit Standard 31961 – “Explain the requirements for the worksite under temporary traffic management”.

Cancellations:

There are limits on how many trainees can attend each workshop, so we do have wait lists for workshops.  Because of this we have a cancellation policy, which is in place to make sure that if there is a cancellation there is enough time to be able to fill your space before the workshop.  You can find our full Terms and Conditions and Cancellation Policy HERE.  

Workshop Locations:

Most workshops are based in Queenstown, but we can come to you throughout Otago and Southland, and even further afield, if you have 6+ employees needing to attend a workshop. Please get in touch with us directly about scheduling this.

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