What is ASHTAS?
The Austroads Safety Hardware Training Accreditation Scheme – ASHTAS (i.e. Scheme) has been designed by Austroads, Austroads members and Lantra to improve the quality and consistency of Road Safety Barrier Installation. All clients wishing contractors to comply with the Scheme should reference the need for those businesses to comply with the guidance set out in this Scheme document.
The Scheme Administrator, Lantra, will work with Austroads to develop relevant training and keep that training up to date, as well as quality assure the delivery of training through approved training providers.
Both, Lantra and Austroads, maintain websites related to the Scheme to provide useful information to clients and installation companies see:
All accredited individuals will have virtual cards which clearly set out the competences of each individual, in addition the Scheme Administrator can be contacted to validate any training undertaken by any individual.
The above websites will provide a list of approved training providers who support the delivery of the Scheme. These approved training providers will provide all the support and guidance needed by individuals to ensure that they can complete the training and logbooks to the best of their ability.
The detailed training requirements within the Scheme are set out in Appendix B.
1. This Accreditation Scheme Document (ASD) relates to the quality management system requirements for Austroads Safety Hardware Training & Accreditation Scheme – ASHTAS for all Road Safety Barrier Systems (RSBS). It sets out the particular requirements for the Scheme, aligned with ISO 9001:2015 for Organisations engaged in the sector. The document can be read in conjunction with ISO 9004:2018 to support your existing quality management systems.
2. Austroads (in consultation with Lantra) and through its review body, namely the ASHTAS Reference Committee and operational panel, namely the Austroads Safety Barrier Assessment Panel (ASBAP), determine relevant requirements based on ISO 9001:2015 in relation to the requirements of their particular activity and comes to a consensus on the minimum levels of:
2.1. Workmanship
2.2. Services
2.3. Training and competency of personnel
2.4. An Organisation registered under the Accreditation Scheme.
3. The above Austroads and Lantra arrangements provide a forum for discussion on the effectiveness of this Scheme and co-ordinates developments so that they can be uniformly taken forward.
4. This Scheme together with ISO 9001:2015 is designed to:
4.1. Provide specific requirements for the industry
4.2. Identify risks and opportunity
4.3. Provide an industry benchmark
4.4. Ensure that all processes are planned
4.5. Provide a basis for continued improvement
4.6. Focus on quality as an objective
4.7. Reduce costs for Client and Organisation
4.8. Provide and maintain a trained and competent workforce
4.9. Involve all sides of industry in Scheme ownership within a partnership framework
4.10. Promote confidence in quality management systems through provision of a robust transparent system
5. Scheme Feedback
5.1. Any observations or complaints relating to the operation of this document and the Scheme should be addressed using the procedures given in Appendix E. Appendix E is to be used for observations and general queries concerning the document and general feedback.
5.2. Appendix E form will be responded to at the next (i.e. subsequent) meeting of Lantra and Austroads. If the Appendix E form contains information that is critical, then exceptional action can be taken prior to the meeting by the chairperson, for instance by arranging an extraordinary meeting between Lantra and Austroads. The secretary will normally advise the originator of receipt of the Appendix E form and when the next meeting is expected to be held.
6. Scheme Contact
Observations or complaints regarding this Scheme should be sent to:
The ASHTAS Project Manager at Lantra
E-mail ashtas@lantra.co.uk