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dTIMS CT Training
IDS Ltd and Deighton are proud to facilitate and present NZ dTIMS Workshops and Training on a frequent basis. The training aims to assist road asset managers in using the dTIMS analysis process and outcomes with their investment planning during the funding cycles. Through workshop sessions isuess are discussed relating to the importance of strategic planning and determining road asset maintenance and funding needs. Deighton from Canada is very involved and have been presenting on new features in dTIMS and using more of the currently available features.
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. These training guides are available for download to licensed. Please login to download.
The training for 2010 was arranged in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Wellington had one day only, and comprised of the first day of the three day programme.
The dates for the 2010 training were:
- Training Completed: Auckland on 17-19 November 2010 at SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre
- Training Completed: Wellington on 19 November 2010 at Westpac Stadium Function Centre
- Training Completed: Christchurch on 22-24 November 2010 at the Copthorne Commodore Airport Hotel
Download the flyer & programme here.
The brief and training objectives for the training were as follow:
Each of the three days of workshops and training has a different theme:
Day 1
...features
- Deighton representatives presenting on expanding the use of dTIMS. Currently roading clients only use 30% of the dTIMS capability.
- NZTA will be presenting on what they are looking for in the funding applications. While some government policy and funding criteria is still to be finalised, it is an opportunity to hear from NZTA what they are looking for in a robust funding application. There will also be an opportunity to place questions.
The day will be supplemented by case studies and best practice presentations. There will also be workshops to discuss issues and challenges around pavement deterioration modelling and network outputs.
At the end of Day 1 there is dinner with entertainment planned as well.
Day 2
...is a more interactive look at some of the issues brought up from Day 1 and high level general presentations about how to get the best results from our modelling and forward work programme processes. It will look at some of the bigger questions such as what are we trying to achieve:
- How we determine network needs?
- How do we present those needs?
There will also be discussions and workshops around preparing for the upcoming LTCCP funding round:
- How do I best meet NZTA’s requirements to get the best result for my network?
- What preparation is needed?
- What process should I follow?
Day 3
...is a hands-on training day for modellers to learn to use dTIMS and running and reporting an analysis.
The programme followed was the following:
| Day 1 - Management Level (Akl-17 Nov, Wel-19 Nov, Chc-22 Nov) | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration & Coffee |
| Welcome & Introduction | |
Keynote Speaker: Deighton on dTIMS Updates, including
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| Keynote Speaker: What are NZTA's expectations from the modelling and evidence for funding submissions? NZTA's Asset Management Focus moving into the next three year planning cycle |
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| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
| User Presentations & Papers: The best case studies from each of the regions | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Break |
Update from IDS
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| 16:30 | Closing |
| 17:30 | Drinks |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Workshop Dinner |
| 19:30 | Entertainment |
| Day 2 Management Level (Akl-18 Nov, Chc-23 Nov) | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration |
Presentations and Discussions on
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| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
Workshop Session around the upcoming 3 year LTCCP Funding Round Applications
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| How do we meet those expectations and requirements to get the best results for our networks? | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Break |
Industry Feedback Discussion
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| 16:30 | Closing |
| Day 3 (Akl- 19 Nov, Chc-24 Nov) dTIMS Technical Training | |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration |
| What is dTIMS?/How is it used? | |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Break |
| Preparing for an analysis | |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch |
| Setup and Starting up dTIMS | |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Break |
| Analyses and reporting of the outputs | |
| 16:30 | Closing |