Austroads Safety Hardware Training & Accreditation Scheme
The Austroads Safety Hardware Training and Accreditation Scheme (ASHTAS) aims to deliver a high standard and nationally consistent set of training outcomes for individuals installing and maintaining road safety barriers in Australia and New Zealand. Beginning with entry-level safety and operational awareness, and generic installation training, individuals can then undertake separate road safety barrier type training, such as w-beam guardrail, thrie-beam guardrail, wire rope safety barrier or rigid concrete barrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASHTAS?
ASHTAS is a training and accreditation scheme comprising a graduated pathway for individuals. Beginning with entry-level safety and operational awareness, and generic installation training, individuals can then undertake specific road safety barrier type training.
Why is it important to have trained installation contractors?
Austroads members, along with the road safety barrier industry, have been concerned about the quality of installation of road safety barriers which may put the safety of the public and road workers at risk.
To address this issue, Austroads worked with Australian state and territory road transport agencies and New Zealand along with the industry to introduce a nationally consistent training and ongoing accreditation program to ensure all installers and operatives in the workforce understand how to install, repair, and maintain road safety barriers correctly following the manufacturer’s specifications and best practices.
What is an Operative Course?
An Operative Course is an entry-level course for anyone involved in the installation and maintenance of road safety barrier systems. This course aims to ensure the individual comprehends the fundamentals of road safety hardware installation to aid their safety on-site and value to the industry as members of a road safety hardware installation crew.
How is ASHTAS training delivered?
The ASHTAS training is delivered in Australia and New Zealand by approved training providers as listed on the Austroads website.
What accreditation do individuals receive?
Trained individuals will receive an e-card and e-logbook to demonstrate the currency of their accreditation. The e-card is a digital document carried by qualified operators and installers that identifies their ASHTAS accreditation. The e-logbook allows qualified installers to collect the evidence required to keep their ASHTAS accreditation current.
What is the implementation period for ASHTAS accreditation?
New Zealand and each Australian state and territory will adopt and transition to ASHTAS. Adoption and transition status are provided by each individual state road agency.
