Procurement
Risk-based TTM will require a fresh look at how TTM services are procured. The Procurement workstream is developing shared principles to support the sector through this evolution.
Workstream
Training and Competency
New training and qualifications are being developed to reflect a risk-based approach to TTM, empowering people to manage risk on site and formally recognising skills development.
Overview
From Warrants to Workforce Capability
The transition to NZGTTM has changed what competency means in temporary traffic management. Where the previous model relied on specific warrants tied to defined roles, the NZGTTM places responsibility firmly with the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) to ensure workers have the right information, training, instruction and supervision to work safely. This is a more flexible model, but it is also a more demanding one.
The Credentials Framework Working Group, convened by the TTM ISG, brought together representatives from Tier 1 contractors, ACE NZ, Connexis, trainers and assessors, TTM suppliers and Waihanga Ara Rau to design a new framework aligned with the NZGTTM. Working alongside Waihanga Ara Rau as the Standard Setting Body, the group has developed new NZQA-aligned assessment standards and credentials to replace the legacy training and competency model, ensuring they reflect both regulatory requirements and real industry expectations.
Under the new framework, PCBUs determine what external training or in-house pathways are required for their workers, provided they can demonstrate that competency is relevant, credible and current. The Training and Competency workstream supports the sector to understand this shift and act on it confidently. In 2026, this includes a nationwide roadshow designed to bring practical conversations about the new credentials directly to businesses and workers across the country.
The workstream is also developing additional programmes to support a wider range of roles and pathways, ensuring that quality training is accessible to businesses of all sizes, including smaller operators and those in regional areas.
Training and Competency is led by Wayne Clarke (Chevron Traffic) and Betty Mitrova (Downer).
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NZQA Credentials Framework
NZQA Credential Development
Content about the NZQA credentials development section
TTM Specialisation
NZQA Ref: TBA
Level: L5
Status: Proposed for development
Release: Dependent on industry need to develop training
NZQA Ref: TBA
Level: L4
Status: Proposed for development
Release: Dependent on industry need to develop training
NZQA Ref: TBA
Level: L4
Status: Proposed for development
Release: Dependent on industry need to develop training
TTM Design (including US 33254)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people working in the temporary traffic management (TTM) industry who develop traffic management plans (TMPs). This micro-credential addresses an identified skill gap in TTM design for people who need to understand the importance of, and principles behind, robust risk assessment and management. It includes skills required to address the safety of relevant personnel who engage with TMPs, including road and roadside workers on a road or roadside TTM activity.
NZQA Ref: MC 4922
Level: L4
Status: Available to industry
Release: 26/10/2024
TTM Risk Assessment (including US 33252 & US 33253)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people working in the temporary traffic management (TTM) industry who complete a risk assessment for an activity requiring temporary traffic management. This micro-credential addresses an identified skill gap for people who need to understand the importance of, and principles behind, robust risk assessment and management.
NZQA Ref: MC 4923
Level: L4
Status: Available to industry
Release: 26/11/2024
TTM System: Foundation Principles (formally TTM Knowledge) (SS 40515)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people who can explain the requirements for the temporary traffic management system. It is for those who require knowledge of the foundation principles for TTM.
NZQA Ref: MC 5285
Level: L4
Status: NZQA Published. Available to providers to develop materials
Release: 31/03/2026
TTM Delivery
Apply control measures to low risk, low impact activity (including SS 40231)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people working on the road reserve who need to apply appropriate Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) control measures to manage the associated risk while carrying out a low risk, low impact activity. It includes skills required to address the safety of relevant stakeholders who engage with TTM controls.
NZQA Ref: MC 5148
Level: L3
Status: NZQA Published. Available to providers to develop materials
Release: 20/05/2025
Perform mobile operations (including SS 40232)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people who perform mobile operations in the Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) industry. It is for those who contribute to team performance and demonstrate safe work practice under the supervision of a mobile lead/supervisor. This micro-credential addresses a skill gap in Aotearoa New Zealand.
NZQA Ref: MC 5150
Level: L3
Status: NZQA Published. Available to providers to develop materials
Release: 20/05/2025
Assist with TTM within the Road Reserve (including SS 40233)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people who assist with the installation, operation, maintenance, and uplift of Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) within the road reserve. It is for those who contribute to team performance and demonstrate safe work practice under the supervision of a TTM lead/supervisor.
NZQA Ref: MC 5149
Level: L3
Status: NZQA Published. Available to providers to develop materials
Release: 20/05/2025
Monitoring TTM Controls (including SS 41506)
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people who monitor and maintain pre-established static Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) controls for an activity. It is for those who contribute to the risk verification, monitoring.
NZQA Ref: MC 5286
Level: L4
Status: NZQA Published. Available to providers to develop materials
Release: 31/03/2026
Advanced Supervision
The purpose of this micro-credential is to provide a formal credential for people who monitor and maintain pre-established static Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) controls for an activity. It is for those who contribute to the risk verification, monitoring.
NZQA Ref: TBA
Level: L5
Status: Proposed for development
Release: Dependent on industry need to develop training
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