Bridge Inspection

Course Progression

Attendees need a basic knowledge of bridges and culverts, so we provide self-paced, Augmented Reality training in advance that identifies their various components in an easy-to-use, interactive environment that helps your inspection and reporting.

Level 1 is then covered on Day 1 and the morning of Day 2. Level 2 then continues from the afternoon of Day 2 until the end of Day 3. Participants who wish to complete Level 2 are required to attend all three days.

Course Endorsements

NTRO Bridge Inspection Workshops provide a pathway to pre-qualification for Department of Transport and Planning Victoria Bridge Inspection – Level 2 (BI2) - please see here for more information on the requirements.

NTRO Bridge Inspection Level 2 Accreditation training is also strongly recommended in the Professional and Technical Services Framework (Pre-qualification No. 17C811) guidelines for Department of Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia - please see here for more information on DIT's pre-qualification requirements.

Bridge Inspection Workshops are also endorsed by the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics to provide level 1 bridge inspection training in the Northern Territory - please see here for more information.

In partnership with RudTek (RTO 31953), NTRO's Bridge Inspection Workshop delivers nationally recognised training in the VET sector.

Knowledge Transfer Accreditation

This workshop may provide the underpinning knowledge required to align with nationally recognised units of competency from the Certificate IV in Civil Construction Supervision as well as other civil construction qualifications.

NTRO has an arrangement with RudTek (RTO 31953), a Registered Training Organisation, whereby workshop participants may see a formal assessment pathway to achieve a competency outcome under the Australian Qualifications Framework from this training. Attending this workshop along with completing formal assessments undertaken both during and after the workshop, may be used as evidence towards obtaining the following units of competency from RudTek:

• RIICSG405E: Carry out inspections of civil structures
• RIIIMG301E: Maintain site records
• RIIRIS301E: Apply risk management processes

Many road authorities require bridge inspectors to undergo additional internal training before being allowed to lead level 2 inspections for their agency. For instance, in Victoria, Department of Transport and Planning Victoria recognises the NTRO Bridge Inspection Level 2 course as a pathway to pre-qualification for inspecting their structures. Please refer to your appropriate governing body for guidance on whether you will be qualified to inspect bridges in your local area, on completion of this accreditation.

NTRO is working towards gaining recognition by other road authorities Australia wide.

Start Date:

Start the day after your workshop

Duration and guidelines:

• Assessment submission: All assessment tasks must be submitted and assessed within 6 months of completing classroom training. Time to complete any assessment resubmissions are included in this 6-month timeframe.
  Extension: You can apply for an assessment extension however, an extension request cut-off date applies and will be stated in our correspondence with you.
  Extensions cost $250.00 exclusive of GST, per extension requested.
  Extension requests will not be considered 12 months post-classroom training.
• You will need to set aside approximately 30 hours to complete the assignment.
• Whilst we guide and nurture our students towards a satisfactory assessment outcome, we can only support 3 resubmissions of the assignments before an extra charge will be incurred to cover our costs.