Best Practice Guide to Unsealed Roads - Online

Learning methods

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AR/VR Component

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Assessments

Online Quiz

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Practical Assessment

Outcome

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance

CPD Hours

Learning methods

Case studies

AR/VR Component

Expert Led

Learn at your own pace

Assessments

Online Quiz

Practical Learning - No Assessment

Practical Assessment

Level 1

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Levels 1 and 2

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Levels 1 and 2 and Accreditation

CPD Hours

Certificate of Foundational Knowledge

Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)

Statement of Attainment (Rudtek)

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Course Description

Manage unsealed roads smarter with NTRO’s Best Practice Guide to Unsealed Roads course. Grasp the essentials from network inventory to asset planning, when to seal, materials, drainage, geometry and safety. Learn to spot defects, select maintenance, apply low-cost safety and handle dust and erosion – all practical, council-ready skills.

Topics Covered

Unsealed Roads Asset Management
Road Safety and Road Design
Geometric Road Design
Pavement Design, Materials and Drainage
Maintenance and Operation
Construction and Environmental Management

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Analyse and apply asset management principles to unsealed road networks by interpreting performance data, defining levels of service, and formulating cost‑effective preservation, investment and road use strategies that balance lifecycle cost, risk and community expectations.
LO 2 Develop a data‑informed road safety strategy for unsealed roads that applies the Safe System approach, network‑level risk assessment, and targeted engineering and non‑engineering treatments (including signage and delineation) to reduce crash risk and guide design and maintenance decisions.
LO 3 Design fit‑for‑purpose geometric layouts for unsealed roads by applying road hierarchy and operating speed concepts, selecting appropriate cross‑sections and horizontal/vertical alignments, and addressing intersections, drainage, sight distance and delineation to balance safety, cost and future use.
LO 4 Design fit‑for‑purpose unsealed road pavements and drainage by assessing subgrade and traffic, selecting and optimising materials, determining pavement thickness, and integrating effective surface, subsurface and cross‑drainage to achieve safe, durable and environmentally responsible performance.
LO 5 Plan and manage data‑driven, environmentally responsible maintenance and operation of unsealed roads by identifying and prioritising defects, selecting appropriate grading, resheeting and drainage treatments, and optimising scheduling, dust control and contract models to sustain road performance and safety.
LO 6 Plan and deliver the construction of unsealed roads by sequencing activities, managing moisture and compaction, verifying quality, and integrating erosion, sediment, dust, vegetation and biodiversity controls to achieve durable, environmentally responsible outcomes.