ASHTAS Operative Course
The ASHTAS Operative Course is the foundation of the ASHTAS series of courses and is intended for all involved in the installation and maintenance of road safety barriers. The following topics are delivered as part of the standard Operative Course:
- ASHTAS overview
- Introduction to ASHTAS schemes
- History of road restraint systems
- Quality control, assurance and standards
- Installation requirements
- System performance
- Road and barrier terminology
The standard course has been enhanced by Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd to provide course participants with an understanding of:
- Barrier selection
- Barrier performance requirements
- Design and installation issues
- Case studies
Course participants who successfully complete the course will receive an ASHTAS Operative e-card and can progress to the ASHTAS Installer Course.
Course Prerequisites
- English language skills to complete an online multiple-choice test.
Registration Requirements
To fully register each participant we require:
- Full Name
- Email address
- Date of Birth
- We require a digital head and shoulders photo (3:4) against a blank background for your eCard accreditation. If you have registered for an online course please provide this by responding to the registration confirmation email address. If booking a face-to-face course we will take your picture on the day.
Please have this information ready to provide during the checkout process.
If purchasing multiple tickets please provide this information for each individual participant, by adding a participant at the bottom of each registration.
IN PERSON COURSE SCHEDULE
08:45 am – 16:15 pm
ONLINE COURSE *NEW*
Structure
- 2 hours of self-paced course content
- 1.5 hour live online workshop
- Online exam
Includes
- Complies with Lantra and Austroads ASHTAS course requirements to achieve your accreditation.
- Covers Lantra exam fee’s and ongoing learners’ portal access.
- Achieve your accreditation at any location convenient to you, no travel and less down time.
- Learn the course material at you own speed and in your own learning style.
- Unlimited access to course material / resources.
- Access to trainer support on request from registration onwards.
- Interactive online course workshop with a fully qualified trainer.
- Complete your Lantra exam online with our fully qualified trainer.
- Email and phone support post course delivery.
Course fees are $995 ex GST per participant.
Re-sit exams are charged at a rate $200 inc GST and can be purchased by making the selection below.
Group/Corporate Bookings
Contact us for group bookings of 6 people or more.
We are scheduling courses based on demand – If you would like to register your interest for a course in your area contact us via email ashtas@safesystemsolutions.com.au
or use the registration of interest form below.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are no longer able to attend this program, a full refund will be given, provided you have notified us via email at least 7 business days before the commencement of the program. Any cancellations received in less than 7 days of the commencement of the program are non-transferable and will incur a $100 (inclusive of GST) processing fee per participant .
If there is not availability for this course that suits your requirements, please use the contact form below to register your interest for future courses. We will provide additional dates and locations based on demand and we can keep your details on hand to provide a priority invitation to enroll.
If you are having difficulty registering via our website, get in touch. Email ashtas@safesystemsolutions.com.au or call us on +61 3 9381 2222
Registration of Interest
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS ASHTAS?
ASHTAS stands for the Austroads Safety Hardware Training and Accreditation Scheme. This scheme trains and licence people who work with road safety barriers, from design all the way through to installation.
Here’s some info from Austroads: https://austroads.com.au/safety-and-design/ashtas
WHY DO WE NEED THIS SCHEME?
Road safety barriers are life saving devices that must be designed and installed correctly to provide maximum protection to road users. If barriers are designed or installed incorrectly, they can be a hazard to road users. Ensuring that everyone working with barriers have the required knowledge and skills as well as appropriate attitude will ensure that we maximise the protection we offer to road users.
HOW DO I GET THIS ASHTAS LICENCE?
There are 2 simple steps:
- Attend an ASHTAS training course (see here: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/course/ashtas-operative-course)
- Successfully complete an ASHTAS exam administered by Safe System Solutions at the end of the course.
WHEN DO I NEED THIS ASHTAS LICENCE?
Each state and territory (and New Zealand) are setting their own requirements as to when their contractors and consultants need to be ASHTAS licensed. Victoria has made the following commitments:
From July 2023, contracts awarded for 2023-2024 FY will allow ASHTAS accredited operators to verify their own Certificates of Compliance (CoC).
From July 2024, the mandatory ASHTAS accreditation period begins where only operators who are ASHTAS accredited will be able to install, repair and maintain road safety barriers.
You may have noticed that other jurisdictions are starting to include a clause in their contract that contractors and consultants are required to be ASHTAS licensed.
ARE THERE DIFFERENT CLASSES OF ASHTAS LICENCE?
Yes, they are several ASHTAS accreditation levels:
- Operative – This is the entry level certificate and applies to everyone.
- Installer Module A – This builds on the Operative level and applies to anyone leading a team of barrier installers.
- Installer Module B: Public Domain – This is training for in the installation of generic temporary barriers, wire rope barriers, W-beam barriers, concrete barriers, and end terminals.
- Private Domain – Proprietary product specific training
IS THIS FOR INDIVIDUALS OR COMPANIES?
Individuals – everyone must be licensed as an individual.
HOW LONG DOES THE ASHTAS LICENCE LAST?
Operative: 3 years, and then you will need to do a refresher course.
Installer: Ongoing, but requirement to prove that you are regularly installing barriers via an eLogbook which will be reviewed by Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd regularly.
WHICH ASHTAS LICENCE SHOULD I GET?
We recommend anyone doing anything with road safety barriers (design, surveillance, installation, maintenance) completes the Operative course as a minimum. Installers and field leads should complete the Installer Module A course plus whichever course from Installer Module B that applies to them.
IS ASHTAS APPLICABLE TO TEMPORARY BARRIERS?
Yes, the ASHTAS scheme applies to both permanent and temporary barrier systems. However, Austroads has not yet finalized the details of the courses specifically for temporary barriers. As a result, leading temporary barrier installers will take Operative training as an immediate measure to demonstrate their competence. They will then complement this with product-specific training as it becomes available from Austroads.
HOW MUCH DOES THIS COST?
| Course + Exam + Licence | Cost (ex GST) | Recognition of Prior Learning Discounted Price (ex GST) |
| Operative | $995 | $845.75 (15% discount) |
| Installer | TBA | TBA |
Please contact us for larger group booking discounts.
I’VE COMPLETED THE SAFE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS PTY LTD ROAD SAFETY BARRIER COURSE IN THE PAST, DOES THIS PROVIDE ME ANY CREDITS?
We will be working towards offering anyone that has completed our 2- or 3-day Road Safety Barriers course in the last 5-years recognition of prior learning credits, but we don’t have the bridging courses available at the moment. Hopefully in the near future this will mean you only need to attend a short ASHTAS bridging course of approximately 3 hours and successfully pass the exam and it will be offered at a discounted rate.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
If you are no longer able to attend this program, a full refund will be given, provided you have notified us via email at least 7 business days before the commencement of the program. Any cancellations received in less than 7 days of the commencement of the program are non-transferable and will incur a $100 (inclusive of GST) processing fee per participant.
HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE AND EXAM TAKE?
The course is 6 hours and the exam is 1 hour.
ARE THERE ANY EXEMPTIONS?
No, to get your ASHTAS licence you must complete the course and pass the exam. The only exception is our recognition of prior learning, but you still need to attend our short bridging course and pass the exam.
WHO OFFERS THE TRAINING?
Austroads and Lantra have set the training course.
Book here: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/course/ashtas-operative-course
WHERE ARE THE COURSES BEING HELD?
Courses will be offered around Australia. See the training schedule here: https://safesystemsolutions.com.au/course/ashtas-operative-course/
WHO SETS THE EXAM?
The exam has been set by Lantra in consultation with Austroads. Safe System Solutions Pty Ltd has was not involved in the writing of the exam.
IS THERE AN ONLINE OPTION?
The initial courses and exams will be conducted as in-person courses to provide students the best opportunity to build their knowledge and pass the exam. Online may be offered in the future if there is sufficient demand. If you’re interested in online training let us know via: ASHTAS@SafeSystemSolutions.com.au
DO YOU OFFER IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND EXAMS?
Yes – please get in contact with us to discuss options: ASHTAS@SafeSystemSolutions.com.au
We also offer a discount for group bookings.
WHAT IF I FAIL THE EXAM?
Austroads / Lantra offers you to re-sit the exam at your home, your workplace, and in our offices. Please note that there is a $150 fee to re-sit the exam.
I HAVE DIFFICULTY READING – HOW CAN I SIT THE EXAM?
We offer a tailored service for anyone that has difficulty reading. You will need to inform us of this requirement. Contact us at: ASHTAS@SafeSystemSolutions.com.au
WHAT IF I DON’T GET THIS LICENCE?
This will make you ineligible for some contracts from road authorities and road managers.
DOES THIS TAKE OVER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS?
Yes, in Victoria from July 2023 ASHTAS licensed operators will be able to verify their own installations.
Other jurisdictions do not have Certificate of Compliance requirements but are putting in place ASHTAS requirements.
DO I NEED A CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION CARD (WHITE CARD)?
The Construction Induction Card ‘White Card’ is not required for the ASHTAS Operative Course or to be fully barrier licensed.
HOW MANY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) HOURS DO I GET?
7 CPD hours (operative course + exam)
I’VE GOT MORE QUESTIONS – WHO CAN I TALK TO?
Send an email to ASHTAS@SafeSystemSolutions.com.au or call us on +61 3 9381 2222
The ASHTAS Scheme is an Austroads/Lantra initiative.
Content of the course and exam have been set by Austroads and Lantra.
Safe System Solutions is a Lantra approved RTO that is a provider/distributor of the ASHTAS course and exam.