Are you a public works engineer looking to excel in asset inspection and defect identification? The Conduct Road Inspections course is tailor-made for you!
 
This comprehensive training zeroes in on the practical application of asset inspection and defect identification principles, addressing a common challenge faced by public works engineers. We understand that ensuring the safety of road infrastructure is a top priority, and this course equips you with the necessary skills to tackle this challenge head-on.

The training goes beyond theory by emphasizing the significance of a safe system approach. Our experienced instructor will delve into defect types and intervention standards, risk management strategies, and the intricacies of a defect priority scoring system. This hands-on knowledge equips you to not only identify road defects but also understand their criticality and plan interventions accordingly.

The primary goal of this training is to empower participants like you to confidently identify and accurately report road defects. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll have the opportunity to hone your defect recognition skills while adhering to a safe operating approach. This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing you to make a tangible impact on road safety.
 

Course Structure

• 2 x 20 minutes online e-learning modules to be done in your own time.
• 2 x 1.5 hour online sessions with a highly experienced trainer
• 2 x case studies and one assessment

 

Outcomes

• Identify road and roadside asset defects
• Report the road and roadside asset defects
• Prepare a list of risks, controls, and mitigations for their daily inspection
• Use risk evaluation rating chart to manage potential risks
• Identify potential risk factors and risk reduction strategies
• Use defect priority score spreadsheet to determine defect number

 

Upskilled Road Inspectors
What to expect from upskilled road inspectors:

• Improved services delivered to the community
• Improved efficiency
• Reduced liability

 

Course Facilitator – Tajesh Mistry

 

Tajesh Mistry has over fifteen years of experience in a wide range of road safety and major road design project. His experience spans major highways, local roads, and staging designs.  As an active Level 3 Road Safety Auditor in NSW, he possesses comprehensive knowledge of road design and road safety.

His project experience includes all phases of preliminary design through to detail and construction.