Why Study / Key Benefits

Understanding the National Utilities Code is a two-day professional short course designed for people who manage, supervise or carry out work in road and rail corridors.

Key benefits include:

• Develop an understanding of the National Utilities Code, including its principles and practical requirements.

• Learn how to interpret the Code from beginning to end.

• Understand how the Code applies to access to road and rail corridors for installing and maintaining utility assets.

• Understand the responsibilities and requirements of different parties involved in corridor access.

• Learn about compliance with the Utilities Access Act 2010.

• Participate in interactive case studies and group discussions.

• Build practical knowledge relevant to utility network operations, road and rail asset management, consultancy and civil infrastructure work.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The official course description confirms an intensive review of the National Utilities Code, from its underlying principles to its detailed requirements.

The published learning areas include:

• Introduction to the National Utilities Code.

• The recently approved 2024 version of the Code.

• Principles and requirements of the Code.

• Interpretation of the Code from beginning to end.

• Access to road and rail corridors.

• Installation and maintenance of utility assets.

• Roles and responsibilities of the different parties involved in corridor access.

• Requirements for road and rail controlling authorities.

• Responsibilities of utility network operators and contractors.

• Compliance with the Utilities Access Act 2010.

• Practical case studies and group discussions.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The course is relevant to the following professional areas:

• Civil engineering and infrastructure.

• Utility network operations.

• Road and highway asset management.

• Railway asset management.

• Road and rail corridor management.

• Utility installation and maintenance.

• Infrastructure construction and contracting.

• Engineering consultancy.

• Infrastructure compliance and administration.

Programme Highlights

• Two-day professional development course.

• Delivered through NZIHT, part of WITT.

• Focuses on the National Utilities Code.

• Updated to cover the 2024 version of the Code.

• Includes practical interpretation of the Code and its requirements.

• Covers compliance with the Utilities Access Act 2010.

• Includes interactive case studies and group discussions.

• Designed for corridor managers, utility operators, consultants and contractor staff.

• Presenter: James Ogilvie.

Career Outcomes

This course is intended to strengthen professional knowledge of utility access and corridor compliance. It may support professional development for people working in roles such as:

• Utility network coordinator.

• Road corridor manager.

• Railway asset manager.

• Infrastructure project coordinator.

• Civil construction supervisor.

• Utility operations supervisor.

• Infrastructure consultant.

• Road and rail asset administrator.

• Utility contractor supervisor.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• The course has been updated to cover the recently approved 2024 version of the National Utilities Code.

• The latest indexed listing identifies 8 December 2026 in Christchurch.

• James Ogilvie is the listed presenter.

• The course duration is two days.

• The Code is described by WITT as compulsory for road and rail controlling authorities, utility network operators and their contractors when accessing road and rail corridors to install and maintain utility assets.

Special requirements and confirmations:

• The exact venue and daily timetable are not published.

• The course page does not state whether participants must bring a laptop or specific materials.

• No formal examination or assessment requirement is published.

• Because the accessible detailed page shows an older September 2026 Auckland date while the newer indexed listing shows December 2026 in Christchurch, applicants should confirm the latest schedule directly with NZIHT.

International Student Visa Requirements

For an Indian citizen travelling to New Zealand to attend this two-day, in-person course:

• Indian passport holders are not included in New Zealand's visa-waiver country list. An Indian citizen will generally need to obtain a Visitor Visa before travelling.

• A Visitor Visa allows eligible visitors to study one or more short courses for up to three months in any 12-month period. This two-day course falls within that duration limit, subject to the individual visa conditions.

• Visitor Visa holders cannot work in New Zealand, except for permitted remote work for an overseas business under the applicable conditions.

• Applicants must have genuine reasons for visiting, be of good health and character, have sufficient funds or an acceptable sponsor, and demonstrate plans to leave New Zealand at the end of their stay.

• Immigration New Zealand states that applicants supporting themselves generally need at least NZD $1,000 per month, or NZD $400 per month if accommodation has already been paid for.

• The current published Visitor Visa cost starts from NZD $441, with 80% of applications processed within two weeks. These are general immigration figures, not course charges, and may change.

• A Student Visa is generally required if the applicant intends to study for more than three months. It would not normally be required solely for this two-day course if the applicant meets Visitor Visa requirements.

• This short course does not, by itself, establish eligibility for a Post Study Work Visa.