TTM Worker Overview:
Unit Standard 31958 (Level 3, 5 credits)
Your TTM Training starts with the TTM Worker Workshop & Unit Standard 31958. This 1 day workshop is an introduction to Temporary Traffic Management and coaches people new to the Traffic Management Industry the basics of safely working on the road. You will receive Unit Standard 31958 “Explain the role of and operate as a TTM Worker on the worksite under Temporary Traffic Management”.
This 1-day workshop includes the following:
- Morning – you will complete a theory workshop at one of our conference venues
- Afternoon – you will complete practical tasks on a live TTM site.
Your trainer is a qualified TTM Trainer/Assessor/Mentor/Planner as well as a practicing STMS, with over 20 years of experience in the TTM industry.
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:
- Civil Contractors, Consultants, Engineers, Surveyors, Project Managers, Event Teams, Construction Teams, Utility Operators, TTM Workers, council workers and auditors, landscapers, and gardeners working on the road corridor.
- Anyone progressing to an onsite TMO or STMS on a Cat A, B or C road environment
- Progressing to a Traffic Operations Manager
- Progressing to a TTM Assessor or Road Corridor Manager
Workshop Content:
At the end of this session the TTM Worker will know:
- The TTM Worker role and responsibilities
- The correct PPE to be worn at a worksite
- The no go zones at a worksite
- The framework for a TTM worksite
- About the traffic management plan (TMP)
The TTM Worker will also have the skills needed to perform the TTM Worker role, including:
- Manual handling/lifting of TTM equipment
- Setting out TTM equipment
- Using a Stop/Go paddle
- Using radio communications
- Acting as a ‘spotter’
- Interacting with people (good/bad practices and dealing with conflict)
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 TTM Worker 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.
- Correct PPE for the afternoon session (information included in email reminders).
Day of the Workshop:
- Start time is normally 8.20am with an 8.30am start. Finish time is approx. 4pm.
- Morning tea and a light lunch is provided.
- The morning session will be at one of our conference venues. After lunch you will then go out to a TTM site to complete your practical tasks.
After the workshop:
- On successful completion of the workshop, your Unit Standard 31958 will 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 – $495 + GST for the 1 day workshop per person.
- 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.
Qualification:
Waka Kotahi (NZTA): The TTM Worker qualification does not have a Waka Kotahi (NZTA) warrant attached.
NZQA Unit Standard 31958 – on successful completion of this workshop you will receive Unit Standard 31958 – Explain the role of and operate as a TTM worker on the worksite under temporary traffic management.
US 31958 TTM Worker (this unit standard is a pre-requisite to the next step in Traffic Management – Traffic Management Operative TMO Unit Standards 31959 and 31960). Each of the learning blocks (TTM Worker, TMO Non Practicing/Practicing, STMS-U, STMS Cat A, B, C Non Practicing/Practicing) all have unit standards attached.
This makes traffic management a recognised career pathway.
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.
