ASHTAS Operative eLearning and Test New Zealand 2025
7 January - 31 December
As an operative, you are a member of the installation crew actively installing a Road Safety Barrier (RSB) under supervision. This course is the starting point of achieving Barrier installer-specific training as set out in the Austroads Safety Hardware Training and Accreditation Scheme (ASHTAS)
This E-Learning course is broken into five sections; the four learning modules and a separate online examination.
The course is approximately 5 hours in length.
The four modules reflect the core learning outcomes of this course.
These are:
- Module one, provides a general overview and the role various parties play within this training scheme, including you.
- Module two provides an introduction to the Scheme. It provides some basic information regarding how the scheme is structured, how individuals can progress, and a section on quality.
- Module three looks at Road Safety Hardware performance and use.
- Module four covers highway terminology and elements of the barrier system, and how this fits with your activities.
Following the learning you will undertake a multi-choice test and must answer at least 24 (80%) questions correctly to pass out of the 40 questions. You have one hour to complete the test once you have logged in. If you fail the test you can re-sit it after 21 days. The re-sit fee is $200.
The test is taken under Proctored exam conditions (PLEASE READ BELOW)
Please ensure you follow these conditions during the assessment. Not adhering to these conditions will result in the exam being voided.
- You must not wear headphones or earphones
- Questions or answers must not be read out loud
- You must be in a room on your own
- You should not leave the room at any point during the assessment
- You should not confer or speak with others
- You should not use mobile phones or the Internet at any time
- You should not use any training materials or notes unless specifically advised
- The environment must be clear of all paperwork and you’re your phone must be turned off
- ID is mandatory (e.g., a driver’s license or passport)
You can only use online proctor support for IT issues during the exam
You will require a steady internet connection with a minimum upload speed of 1.5 Mbps. We strongly recommend using an ethernet cable to ensure a stable connection.
Results will only be fully confirmed once Lantra has carried out quality assurance on the assessment.
A workbook will be provided at the start of the training and a laptop or tablet running Chrome, Edge, Firefox, iOS or Safari, will be required for the test. We do have computers available should you need them to complete the test.
Payment of $465.00 + GST is required at the time of booking and access to the learning material will be provided within 24 hours to the learner.