Overview
This is the NZTA endorsed and certified course designed to ensure the correct requirements are met for the inspection of bridges and other significant highway structures. The course will cover in depth the requirements outlined in NZTA policy Document S6 ‘Bridges and Other Significant Highway Structures Inspection Policy’.
This course includes a day of bridge inspections which is assessed (day two). The successful candidates will qualify to undertake bridge inspections specifically for NZTA but also other Road Controlling Authorities. NZTA requires this training as a condition to inspecting NZTA structures.
This course forms one of several components required of Structure Inspectors set out in NZTA Policy S6, Bridges and Other Significant Highway Structures Inspection Policy. This course is not intended to qualify those personnel who have minimal or no experience. Other requirements for Structure Inspectors set out in Policy S6 include experience in the construction, inspection and maintenance of bridges and other significant highway structures over a number of years.
The focus of this course is firmly on the inspection process and the identification of defects. Successful completion of the assessment component on the second day will enable inspectors to carry out General Inspections on NZTA bridges. Treatment of defects is dealt with in the NZIHT sister course, 'Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Procedures".
Pre-requisite
Before attending this course, Delegates should have at least a one years’ active experience inspecting bridges or other similar structures and have a working knowledge of NZTA Policy S6.
Who should attend
Engineers and inspectors with responsibility for inspecting and determining maintenance requirements for both State Highway and Local Authority bridging.
New bridge inspectors should have some experience, experienced bridge inspectors, engineers, technical staff and asset managers wishing to upgrade their knowledge.
All course delegates should either be familiar, or make themselves familiar with NZTA Policy S6. In particular be familiar with the terminology used in the bridge inspection proforma.