Why Study/Key Benefits

• Develop practical knowledge of pavement investigation and design for roads, industrial developments and subdivisions.

• Learn best-practice methods for pavement testing in the field and laboratory.

• Understand how to assess pavement condition and identify common pavement failures.

• Learn to use Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) back-calculation and Circly software for pavement analysis.

• Understand flexible and rigid pavement design principles.

• Explore cost-effective and environmentally friendly pavement solutions for new and existing roads.

• Develop knowledge of pavement rehabilitation and treatment options.

• Understand construction monitoring and testing requirements to improve pavement quality.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The official brochure identifies the following topics:

• Best-practice guidelines for pavement investigation and testing.

• Pavement testing in the field and laboratory.

• Pavement analysis using FWD back-calculation and Circly.

• Pavement failure types and their causes.

• Mechanistic-empirical pavement design and treatment options.

• Different pavement surfacing types.

• Flexible and rigid pavement design.

• Calculation of design deflection and curvature to meet Auckland Transport requirements.

• Introduction to the Circly 6 programme, including design examples.

• Pavement layer moduli.

• Construction monitoring and testing requirements.

The course also covers:

• Investigation and design of flexible and rigid pavements.

• Structural asphalt pavement.

• Thin asphalt pavement.

• Granular pavement modification and stabilisation.

• Pavement rehabilitation options.

• Cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for new and existing pavements.

• Pavement deflection and curvature calculations to meet NZTA and Auckland Transport technical requirements.

By the end of the course, participants are expected to be able to:

• Specify appropriate geotechnical investigations for pavement design.

• Design pavements for different traffic types and volumes.

• Select suitable material moduli for asphalt and other pavement layers.

• Calculate pavement deflection and curvature.

• Understand and apply the Circly design programme.

• Identify testing and surveillance requirements during and after pavement construction.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The course focuses on pavement engineering and road infrastructure, including:

• Pavement investigation and evaluation.

• Flexible pavement design.

• Rigid pavement design.

• Pavement rehabilitation.

• Mechanistic-empirical pavement design.

• Pavement testing and quality assurance.

• Road construction monitoring.

• Pavement materials and surfacing.

• Civil infrastructure and transport engineering.

Programme Highlights

• One-day specialist pavement engineering course.

• Presenter: Ramiz Iskander.

• All advertised sessions are in Auckland.

• Practical introduction to Circly 6 pavement design software.

• Covers field and laboratory pavement testing.

• Includes FWD back-calculation and pavement deflection analysis.

• Covers both new pavement design and rehabilitation options.

• Addresses flexible and rigid pavement design.

• Domestic and international participants pay the same published course fee.

Career Outcomes

The course may support professional development for people working in:

• Pavement design engineering.

• Road and highway engineering.

• Civil engineering consultancy.

• Pavement investigation and testing.

• Road construction quality assurance.

• Infrastructure project management.

• Pavement rehabilitation planning.

• Road asset management.

• Construction monitoring and technical inspection.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• The official brochure was last updated on 25 September 2026.

• The current advertised intakes are 18 November 2026, 17 March 2027 and 16 June 2027.

• All listed sessions are in Auckland.

• The presenter is Ramiz Iskander.

• The course introduces Circly 6 software and includes design examples.

• It covers pavement investigation, field and laboratory testing, design and construction monitoring.

• The official page does not publish a compulsory software licence, laptop specification, PPE list, assessment process or certificate arrangements.

• Exact venue and daily timetable should be confirmed with NZIHT before registration.

 

International Student Visa Requirements

For an international participant travelling to New Zealand from India to attend this one-day course:

• Immigration New Zealand allows people holding an appropriate Visitor Visa to study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period. This one-day course falls within that general study-duration limit, provided the participant meets the visa conditions.

• India is not included in Immigration New Zealand’s current visa-waiver country list. An Indian passport holder will generally need to obtain a Visitor Visa before travelling to New Zealand.

• The official WITT course information does not state whether this specific short course has a separate NZQA approval or exemption status. If relying on a short-course exemption, confirm the course status with NZIHT before travel.

• The Visitor Visa currently costs from NZD $441, and Immigration New Zealand reports that 80% of applications are processed within 2 weeks. These fees and processing times may change.

• Applicants must have a genuine reason for visiting, be in good health and of good character, have sufficient funds or an acceptable sponsor, and demonstrate that they can leave New Zealand at the end of their visit.

• Applicants funding their own visit generally need at least NZD $1,000 per month for living expenses, or NZD $400 per month if accommodation has already been paid. Funds for onward travel must be additional to the living-cost requirement.

• A Visitor Visa does not permit ordinary employment in New Zealand.

• Study lasting more than 3 months generally requires a Student Visa and an eligible offer of place from a New Zealand education provider.