Training

The Fundamentals of Building Roads

Foundation
In Person
1 Day
8
CPD Hours
Workers building a road by sealing it with asphalt.
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Learning methods
Case studies
AR/VR Component
Expert Led
Learn at your own pace
Assessments
Online Quiz
Practical Learning - No Assessment
Practical Assessment
Outcome
Certificate of Foundational Knowledge
Certificate of Attendance
8
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
12
CPD Hours
Certificate of Foundational Knowledge
Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)
Levels 1 and 2
24
CPD Hours
Certificate of Foundational Knowledge
Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)
Levels 1 and 2 and Accreditation
54
CPD Hours
Certificate of Foundational Knowledge
Certificate of Attendance (NTRO)
Statement of Attainment (Rudtek)

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Course price
$1,309
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Melbourne
18 March 2026
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NTRO - 80a Turner St
Dr Michael Moffatt
National Technical Leader - Pavements
Hobart
6 May 2026
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TBA
Steve Patrick
Principal Engineer

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Course Description

The Fundamentals of Building Roads is a day-long, intermediate level, in-person course which fulfils Australia's unprecedented need for a broad-based understanding of pavements across all levels, from industry managers and planners to on-the-ground engineers. The Fundamentals of Building Roads will give you new insight and skills in pavement construction theory and practice, and valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, from NTRO's Master Trainers.

Topics Covered
  • Introduction to design and construction of new road pavements
  • Subgrades and unbound granular materials
  • Design period and design traffic
  • Stabilised materials
  • Sprayed seals
  • Asphalt
  • Concrete and thickness design of rigid pavements
  • Thickness design of unbound granular pavements with thin bituminous surfaces
  • Mechanistic-empirical design of flexible pavements
  • Construction and quality assurance
Learning Outcomes

Course price

Level 1
$1,750
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Levels 1 and 2
$2,475
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Levels 1 and 2 and Accreditation
$4,100
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$1,309
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Invoice
Don't wait another moment. Book now and pay later via invoice
Group bookings of 6+
-10%
Book a group of 6 or more people and get 10% off the full price.