Why Study / Key Benefits

• Develop practical knowledge of pavement surfacing methods used in New Zealand road construction and maintenance.

• Understand different pavement surfacing types, materials and their applications.

• Learn about asphalt and chipseal construction, including cutting, preparation and patching.

• Understand the selection and use of surfacing materials, equipment and application methods.

• Improve awareness of workplace health and safety requirements in road-surfacing environments.

• Gain knowledge of quality assurance, records, planning and material testing.

• Suitable for people working in road construction, civil engineering, pavement maintenance, road-surfacing supervision and related infrastructure roles.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The course covers the following areas:

- Health and safety practices:

• Workplace health and safety in pavement-surfacing environments.

• Safety considerations when handling bituminous materials.

• Working safely around road construction and temporary traffic management.

- Planning and quality assurance:

• Work planning.

• Records and documentation.

• Quality assurance (QA) requirements.

• Understanding specifications and construction expectations.

- Pavement construction fundamentals:

• Basic principles of pavement construction.

• Purpose and limitations of pavement surfacing.

• Factors affecting pavement performance and surface quality.

- Types of pavement surfacing:

• Different surfacing types currently used.

• Asphalt surfacing.

• Chipseal surfacing.

• Selection of suitable surfacing types for different applications.

- Materials and testing:

• Types and quantities of surfacing materials.

• Material selection.

• Required material testing.

• Understanding the properties and use of bituminous materials.

- Equipment and construction methods:

• Application equipment.

• Surfacing application methods.

• Asphalt and chipseal cutting and preparation.

• Patching procedures for asphalt and chipseal surfaces.

- Specifications and finished-surface quality:

• Relevant construction specifications.

• Quality expectations for completed pavement surfaces.

• Identifying the characteristics of a successful pavement surface.

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The course description also lists intended learning outcomes that include:

• Understanding how to respond to fire incidents at civil infrastructure worksites.

• Demonstrating knowledge of safe work practices under temporary traffic management.

• Describing bituminous materials and basic safety requirements.

• Demonstrating basic first-aid knowledge relating to liquid bitumen and bitumen additives.

• Understanding compaction of hot-mix asphalt.

• Understanding how to cut and prepare asphalt and chipseal surfaces.

• Demonstrating a basic understanding of asphalt and chipseal patching procedures.

• Learning about pavement bandaging.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The course falls within the following technical disciplines:

• Civil engineering.

• Highway engineering.

• Road construction and maintenance.

• Pavement surfacing.

• Asphalt construction.

• Chipseal construction.

• Pavement materials and testing.

• Infrastructure quality assurance.

• Road-surfacing health and safety.

Programme Highlights

• One-day professional training course.

• Delivered by NZIHT, part of WITT.

• 2027 sessions published in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

• International course fee: NZD $845 per person plus GST.

• Covers both asphalt and chipseal pavement-surfacing practices.

• Includes pavement construction fundamentals, material selection, testing and equipment use.

• Covers cutting, preparation and patching of asphalt and chipseal surfaces.

• Includes health and safety practices relevant to pavement-surfacing work.

• Suitable for both experienced industry personnel and newer engineers or construction staff seeking to strengthen their technical understanding.

Career Outcomes

The course is intended to improve technical knowledge for people working in or entering road and pavement-related roles.

It may be relevant to people working as:

• Civil engineering technicians.

• Project engineers.

• Road construction personnel.

• Pavement maintenance workers.

• Asphalt paving crew members.

• Chipseal construction personnel.

• Plant and laying supervisors.

• Laboratory and materials-testing staff.

• Road-surfacing quality assurance personnel.

• Council or road-authority staff involved in road surfaces.

• Construction and infrastructure supervisors.

Latest Updates/Special Requirements

• The latest published course listing shows three 2027 dates: 15 February, 9 March and 20 April.

• The presenter named on the course page is Adam Nichol.

• The course duration is one day.

• The course is designed for project engineers, laboratory staff, specifiers, plant and laying supervisors, new engineers, council and NZTA staff concerned with road surfaces, and asphalt paving crews.

• The published information does not state a minimum class size, registration closing date or cancellation policy. Not publicly specified – please confirm with IPU.

• Exact training venues and daily session times should be confirmed with NZIHT before booking travel.

• Applicants should confirm whether NZIHT accepts direct international enrolments and what evidence of attendance or completion is issued.

• The course is not presented as a pathway to a Post Study Work Visa.

International Student Visa Requirements

This is a one-day course, so the relevant immigration rules are different from those for a full-time academic programme.

For short-term study:

• Immigration New Zealand allows people holding an appropriate visitor visa to study one or more short courses for a total of up to three months in a 12-month period.

• A person who intends to study for more than three months generally needs a student visa.

• Visitor visa holders cannot work in New Zealand unless they separately hold a visa that gives them work rights.

• International course fees may apply, and the student should confirm the fee with the education provider.

For applicants travelling on an Indian passport:

• India is not on New Zealand's visa-waiver country list.

• Indian passport holders generally need to obtain a Visitor Visa before travelling to New Zealand for this one-day course.

• Applicants should provide evidence of the purpose of their visit, such as course registration or confirmation from NZIHT.

• They should also meet the applicable requirements for genuine visitor intentions, sufficient funds, health and character, and plans to leave New Zealand at the end of their visit.

• A Visitor Visa does not grant permission to work in New Zealand.

Student visa consideration:

• A Fee Paying Student Visa is generally relevant when the intended study period exceeds three months and the applicant meets the requirements for full-time study with an approved provider.

• This one-day course alone does not establish a need or eligibility for a Fee Paying Student Visa.

• If the applicant intends to combine this course with other study in New Zealand, the total period of study and visa conditions should be checked with Immigration New Zealand.

• Immigration New Zealand recommends that student visa applicants apply around three months before their intended travel date.

Post-study work rights:

• This short course is not a full-time academic qualification and should not be treated as providing eligibility for a Post Study Work Visa.

• Completing the course does not create a right to remain in New Zealand for employment.