TMO Training Workshops
The traffic management operative – non-practising Workshop is a classroom-based training designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge and skills in temporary traffic management (TTM).When you are ready, complete the assessment to empower yourself to handle traffic management tasks with confidence. Under STMS guidance, you’ll be equipped to:
  • Perform roadside activities where the vehicle is legally parked on category A roads.
  • Set up, maintain, and remove TTM equipment for roadside/shoulder activities on category A and B roads.
  • Manage an existing static worksite in the STMS’s absence, completing inspections independently.

What You’ll Learn

This workshop prepares you for the TMO role by covering:
  • TMO responsibilities and limitations.
  • Risk assessment and management.
  • Reading and complying to the approved TMPs.
  • Conducting inspection activities and worksite checks.
  • Managing manual traffic control (MTC) activities.
  • Dealing with public interactions and teamwork on worksites.

What You'll Achieve?

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
  • For non-practising trainings: Unit Standard 31959
  • For practising trainings: Unit Standard 31960
  • A digital certificate of completion, automatically issued upon passing.

How It Works

  • Non-practising workshop: Classroom-based learning focused on TTM theory.
  • Assessments: Complete a practical assessment once you have completed the classroom training to gain your practising qualification.
  • On-the-Job Coaching: Is available for those pursuing the practising warrant, further mentoring by a TTM Verifier is required.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Workers responsible for minding worksites when the STMS is absent.
  • Workers setting up or maintaining TTM clear of live lanes.
  • Individuals conducting inspection activities.
  • Professionals aiming to advance as:
    • STMS (Category A, B, or C roads)
    • Traffic Operations Manager and more!

Workshop Prerequisites

There are no required prerequisites are required to enrol in this workshop, however the TTM Worker (unit standard 31958) is recommended.

Assessments

  • Non-Practising Warrant: Assessed progressively during the workshop.
  • Practising Warrant: Assessed by a qualified assessor during practical sessions.

Schedule and Duration

  • Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (8 hours, including breaks).
  • Days: Weekdays (Weekend workshops available for group bookings).

Enrolment Requirements

To enrol, you’ll need one of the following:

  • National Student Number (NZQA RoL)
  • Passport (current)
  • Birth Certificate

Pricing and Payment

  • In person workshop: $459.00 + GST ($527.85 incl. GST).
  • Online workshop: $409.00 + GST ($470.35 incl. GST).
  • Assessments: Priced upon request
  • Payment Options: Credit card or invoice.

Note: All workshops must be prepaid unless prior arrangements are made.

Cancellations

  • 1 Working Day Before Course: 50% of course cost refunded.
  • On the Day or No Show: No refund; full course cost applies.