Pavement and Rehabilitation Design
Why Study/Key Benefits
Develop an understanding of modern pavement and rehabilitation design methods.
Learn to apply mechanistic analysis procedures to pavement design.
Understand the use of an Austroads-approved mechanistic analysis programme.
Develop skills in designing new pavements and rehabilitation treatments.
Learn to apply the latest Austroads Pavement Design Guide and associated New Zealand pavement design guidance.
Gain practical experience through hands-on applications of mechanistic analysis.
Improve technical understanding of pavement materials, traffic loading and pavement performance.
Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics
The official brochure identifies the following topics:
Fundamentals of mechanistic analysis.
Materials characterisation.
Design traffic determination.
Design procedures for new pavements.
Design procedures for rehabilitation treatments.
Hands-on mechanistic analysis applications.
The course covers pavement and rehabilitation design in accordance with:
The latest version of the Austroads Pavement Design Guide.
The New Zealand Guide to Pavement Structural Design.
The New Zealand Guide to Pavement Evaluation and Treatment Design.
On completion, participants are expected to be able to:
Design new pavements using mechanistic analysis.
Design pavement rehabilitation treatments using mechanistic analysis.
Apply Austroads and New Zealand pavement design requirements.
Understand the attributes of mechanistic analysis.
Use mechanistic analysis to assess different pavement configurations.
Apply the latest versions of the relevant Austroads and New Zealand design guides.
Disciplines/Specialisations
The course focuses on road and pavement engineering, particularly:
Pavement structural design.
Pavement rehabilitation design.
Road infrastructure engineering.
Mechanistic pavement analysis.
Pavement materials characterisation.
Traffic loading and pavement design.
Pavement evaluation and treatment design.
Programme Highlights
Two-day specialist pavement engineering course.
Presenter: John Hallett.
Three advertised 2027 locations: Auckland, Christchurch and Palmerston North.
Practical application of mechanistic pavement analysis.
Covers both new pavement design and rehabilitation treatments.
Uses the latest Austroads Pavement Design Guide and associated New Zealand guidance.
Domestic and international course fees are listed at the same price.
Career Outcomes
The course may strengthen technical knowledge for professionals working in:
Pavement design engineering.
Road and highway engineering.
Civil infrastructure engineering.
Pavement rehabilitation planning.
Road asset management.
Engineering consultancy.
Construction and infrastructure project management.
Technical design and pavement evaluation.
Latest Updates/Special Requirements
The official brochure was last updated on 5 October 2026.
The latest published intakes are in February and March 2027.
The presenter is John Hallett.
The course is based on the latest version of the Austroads Pavement Design Guide and associated New Zealand pavement design guidance.
Practical mechanistic analysis applications are included.
The official course information does not publish a compulsory software list, computer requirements, assessment method, certificate arrangements or PPE requirements.
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 two-day course:
Immigration New Zealand allows eligible visitors to study for up to 3 months in any 12-month period on a Visitor Visa. A two-day course is within this general duration limit, provided the visitor meets the visa conditions.
Immigration New Zealand states that people taking short courses approved or exempted by NZQA for up to 3 months in total do not need a Student Visa or an offer of place. They can study on an appropriate Visitor Visa or work visa, depending on their circumstances. WITTâs course page does not confirm the NZQA approval or exemption status of this particular workshop, so this should be checked with NZIHT before travel.
India is not included in Immigration New Zealandâs published visa-waiver country list. An Indian passport holder will generally need to obtain a Visitor Visa before travelling to New Zealand.
The current Visitor Visa fee starts at NZD $441, and 80% of applications are processed within 2 weeks. Fees and processing times may change.
Applicants must demonstrate genuine visitor intentions, good health and character, sufficient funds or acceptable sponsorship, and plans to 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.
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. This two-day course alone does not establish eligibility for a Student Visa or a post-study work visa.
