Training
dTIMS CT Training
IDS Ltd is an INGENIUM owned company who is now responsible for the management and development of the NZ dTIMS project originally created and managed by the RIMS Group. The purpose of IDS is “….to improve the quality and status of public asset engineering and management of public assets in New Zealand through the promotion and use of the dTIMS deterioration modelling software where this will be of ultimate benefit to the public of New Zealand….” (IDS constitution document)
The training material and trainers for the dTIMS software and NZ dTIMS setup are provided via the technical consortium group with representatives from various consultants.
The training for 2009 has been comlpleted in Auckland and Christchurch. The Wellington area training was cancelled until further notice due to low numbers registering for attendence. There might be training for this region later in 2009. This website will keep you posted.
The dates for the 2009 training were:
- Christchurch on 21st and 22nd September 2009 at the Copthorne Commodore Hotel
- Auckland on 24th and 25th September 2009 at the AUT Tech Park in Penrose
- Wellington training was scheduled for 1st and 2nd of October 2009 at the Westpac Stadium - CANCELLED, keep a lookout for further information...
The brief and training objectives for the training were published as follows:
The training will provide participants exposure to the new version of the dTIMS software (v8.5) along with latest NZ setup which incorporates the research performed to date. The management day focus will take into account feedback received from NZTA and the meetings IDS have had to date with licensed users.
Licensed users will also be supplied with copies of the latest dTIMS software, the IDS NZ Pavement Performance Modelling setup, and updated training material. This training is designed to assist road controlling authorities, consultants and contractors to fully utilise all the benefits dTIMS has to offer.
Training Objectives
The objectives of this training are:
- To understand what dTIMS CT is.
- To be able to utilise the system in your business process to support optimized decision making in your Activity/Asset Management Plans and LTCCP.
- To show what dTIMS CT can do for you.
- To get some in-depth understanding of the new pavement deterioration models, creating appropriate outputs and changing the system to customise it to local practice.
Training Levels
Two levels of training courses have been organised for potential users of the dTIMS CT system:
Management: one day course giving an overview of the system.
This session will have non technical content and will provide a workshop opportunity for asset managers, product suppliers, service providers and analysts. The attendees will receive an overview of the analysis process and the outputs generated, with a particular focus using the outputs in reporting. Some approaches to assist with different maintenance objectives and industry requirements will also be discussed.
Technical 1: One day technical course covering the NZPPM concepts, process, and tools from an introductory level and is targeted at the analysts and asset managers who want a better understanding of the analysis detail. This session will provide
- A description of the NZPPM process, highlighting key considerations and concepts.
- A familiarisation with new Deightons dTIMS v8.5 software interface.
- Updated software and setup to IDS Licensed users.
Who Should Attend?
Each level is targeted for a special group:
Management: Asset managers, road managers, RAMM users, planners and others involved in road and pavement management or maintenance programming.
Technical 1: Asset managers, road managers, RAMM managers and users of the NZ dTIMS system who are only interested in viewing and querying the results of dTIMS CT analyses. Also engineers from Local Authorities who need a deeper understanding of the technical issues related to the system.
The programme of the training is as follows:
Management Level (Day 1)
09:30 Registration
10:00 NZ dTIMS Project status update
11:00 Setting Analysis Objectives, including workshop session
12:00 Reporting
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Analysis Levels – Network verses Project.
14:00 Industry messages, including workshop session
15:00 Tea/Coffee Break
15:30 Analysis Considerations
16:00 Feedback – what is working, what is not?
16:30 Closing
Technical Level 1 (Day 2)
08:30 Registration
09:00 Session 1 - What is the NZdTIMS PPM system
10:00 Tea/Coffee Break
10:30 Session 2 - Preparing data and validation (theory/practice)
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Session 3 - dTIMS v8 – startup elements (theory/practice)
14:30 Tea/Coffee Break
15:00 Session 4 – Analysis and reporting; manipulating outputs practical
17:00 Closing
If you have any questions you’d like to ask about the training, comments about past training sessions or suggestions for future training sessions, please feel welcome to email the helpdesk
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