NTRO Bridge Inspection Level 1 & 2
This workshop may provide the underpinning knowledge requirements to align with national units of competency from the Certificate IV in Civil Construction as well as other civil construction qualifications.
The course is delivered over 3 days.
Participants need a basic knowledge of bridges and culverts, so we provide self-paced, Augmented Reality training in advance that identifies their various components in an easy-to-use, interactive environment that helps your inspection and reporting.
Level 1 is covered on Day 1 and the morning of Day 2.
Level 2 then continues from the afternoon of Day 2 until the end of Day 3.
Participants who wish to complete Level 2 are required to attend all three days.
RIICSG405E: Carry out inspections of civil structures
RIIIMG301E: Maintain site records
RIIRIS301E: Apply risk management processes
- Level 1 routine maintenance inspection is required to check the general serviceability of the structure, particularly for the safety of road users, and identify any emerging problems.
- Level 2 condition rating inspection is a key step in assessing the effectiveness of past maintenance treatments and identifying current maintenance needs to assist in the forecasting future changes in condition and estimating future budget requirements of structures across the network.
Many road authorities require bridge inspectors to undergo additional internal training before being allowed to lead level 2 inspections for their agency. The internal training usually includes organisational policy, systems and procedures and industry best practice.
For instance, in Victoria, VicRoads now recognises the NTRO Bridge Inspection Level 2 course as a prerequisite to inspect VicRoads structures. Please refer to your appropriate governing body for guidance on whether you will be qualified to inspect bridges in your local area, on completion of this course.
Learning Outcomes
- Introduction to structures inspections
- Structure types and their components
- Identify and assess unacceptable risk
- Contribute to the implementation of risk controls
- Identifying common defects
- Access and equipment requirements
- Inspection forms and data recording
- The inspection process
- Reporting and Safe work practices
Assessment
- All assessment tasks must be submitted and assessed within 6 months of completing workshop classroom training. Assessment resubmissions are included in this 6 month timeframe.
- You will need to set aside approximately 30 hours to complete the assignment.
- You’ll need to complete all assignments within 6 months to ensure the knowledge stays sharp and relevant.
Who should do this course?
It would be beneficial for participants to have a basic knowledge of bridges and culverts. The workshop is aimed at, but not limited to anyone working in the following fields;
- Road and bridge maintenance field staff
- Existing Level 1 and 2 Inspectors
- Leading hands
- Works Supervisors
- Inspectors
- Engineers
- Consultants and Contractors
For more information (including course fee), please contact NTRO:
Website: Bridge Inspection Levels 1 & 2
Email: training@ntro.org.au
Ph: 61 3 9881 1555