Level 1 STMS

This two-day workshop is for individuals wanting to obtain the Level 1 Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) warrant to supervise Level 1 & Low Volume traffic management sites

This workshop covers the standards and operating procedures required by the NZTA Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM), Edition 4 (Nov 2018) and subsequent additions and amendments. Traffic Management Plan (TMP – CoPTTM section F) preparation and design and site safety auditing are also covered.  The attendee/s understanding and calculation of the worksite layout distance table for Level 1 Roads will be beneficial to complete this course level.

All Manual Section for CoPTTM Ed4 Nov 2018 (Download): https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/code-temp-traffic-management#manual 

Pre-Requisite to attend this course level

• Applicants must have a current Level 1 TC qualification that they have held for at least one month.
• Any applicant who has held this qualification in the past and it has expired for more than 12-months should also complete this course to refresh the applicants qualification to a current status.  

Check your NZTA Record to make a booking or see if you meet the Pre-Requisite 

• Visit NZTA Database Public Link https://copttm.nzta.govt.nz/publicsearch.jsp

This two day course promotes safe working practices, standards and operating procedures at roadwork sites and is required to be held by anyone who carries out work or activities that affect the normal operating conditions of the road reserve (i.e. road, footpath, berm).

This qualification allows the holder to

• Install, maintain and remove Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) on Level 1 and Low Volume Roads
• Instruct Traffic Controllers to maintain Level 1 and Low Volume worksites on their behalf (conditions apply)
• Prepare and Submit Temporary Traffic Management Plans (TMPs)
• Check and approve Level 1 Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) (with appropriate authority)
• Audit Level 1 and Low Volume Worksites (with appropriate authority)

Following successful completion of this workshop, a student will obtain their Level 1 STMS qualification for 3 years (from the date of the course). This course is the pre-requisite for entry requirement for people wanting further training to Level 2/3 Site Traffic Management Supervisor Non-Practicing (STMS1 NP) standard of the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management.

This workshop is facilitated using a purpose built electronic-learning platform. All students are provided full training on the use of the system at the start of the course. Each student views and explores the material using their own personal tablet. This includes the conduct of all theory tests. Students must complete all theory tests and achieve at least 60% in each assessment to complete the course.

PREPARATION FOR COURSE ATTENDANCE: 

• Handbook Section J pages 3-8 will be beneficial for the attendee to read through prior to attending this course level

• Section F is a critical section to successfully complete the STMS1 course. Section F provides all the generic TMP’s and examples.   

• Worksite Layout Distant Table for Level 1 Road: An understanding of the Worksite Layout Distance Table would be an advantage for attending this level of course.  

• All Manual Section for CoPTTM Ed4 Nov 2018 (Download): https://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/code-temp-traffic-management#manual    

Electronic device:

Attendees will be provided with a TM Academy device (Ace Chromebook or Samsung 10.1 Tablet) to use during the course period

 Other:

• Bring reading spectacles if required.
• Hard copy of CoPTTM Ed4 Nov 2018 (if preferred) - see learning method to download
• Calculator (if preferred) 
• Casual dress code
• A photo of each attendee will be taken at the start of course date to be used for the NZTA ID Card