RIAA Pavement & Line Marking 101 for Road Managers

Online Course - Self-paced learning and a live session
Live session: 20th October 2026
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  • 3.0 hour Live Online Session

    Tuesday 20 October,  2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (AEDT)

  • 2.0 hours of Self-paced Video Lessons & Quizes

    Avilable 2 weeks before the live session.

  • 5.0 CPD hours

    Learning and Quizes

  • Course Certificate

    Provided on Completion

    10% Discount for: 
       - Group bookings of 10 or more.
       - RIAA Members (contact info@riaa.com.au for the discount code).

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    Online '2 stage' Course Format

    Self-paced Video Lessons & Quiz

    • Covering Learning Objectives 1 to 5.

    Live Session

    • Covering Learning Objectives 6 to 8.
    • Open forums and interactions with industry leaders from the RIAA technical committee. 

    Expert Led

    The Roadmarking Industry Association of Australia (RIAA) is providing this course with RSDH to empower road managers and contractors to make informed decisions about pavement and line marking material selection, application, monitoring and maintenance. 
     
    Industry leaders will provide attendees with guidance and advice on managing the complexities of pavement and line marking, and an overview of key considerations for procuring line marking services and managing network reflectivity performance. 

    This course's learning outcomes suit technical and engineering staff at junior to senior leadership levels. 

    Who should attend?

    This course attracts practitioners from around the world. Its principles-based content also addresses relevant Australian standards, with concepts applicable to comparable international standards. The course provides practical knowledge for anyone involved in the design, delivery, maintenance or safety improvement of road infrastructure.

    Network Managers & Decision Makers

    Help ensure your road network meets relevant Australian Standards and reduce crash risk in dry and wet conditions by providing effective delineation through pavement and line marking systems.

    Asset Management & Road Maintenance Practitioners

    Improve pavement and line marking performance across the road network, particularly on higher-risk roads, through effective data collection and prioritised re-marking programs. Learn how to select the right product for each application and determine the appropriate installation timing to support long-term performance.

    Road Safety and Road Design Practitioners

    Pavement and line marking treatments are highly cost-effective engineering measures that can reduce crashes by 20% to 50%.  Learn about available treatment options and how appropriate product selection and maintenance can sustain these safety benefits.
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    Key Course Takeaways

    Performance Standards
    Understand the Australian Standard requirements for line marking retro-reflectivity and skid resistance performance and set Network-Specific Intervention Levels.
    Product Options
    Gain an insight into the available products, when to use them and how to find Australian Paint Approval Scheme endorsed products and Applicators. 
    Safe System - Reducing Crash Risk

    Discover how to reduce crash risk in all weather conditions without increasing your maintenance budgets.

    Performance Monitoring & Maintenance
    Build the knowledge to implement data-driven monitoring and maintenance programming approaches that reduce costs and improve safety. 

    Learning Outcomes 

    LO1 - Achieving
    Retro-reflectivity

    Explain how line markings achieve retroreflectivity in dry and wet conditions.

    LO2 - Australian Standards

    Identify relevant Australian Standard requirements for daytime and nighttime visibility performance and skid resistance.

    LO3 - Pavement Marking Selection & Management Plans

    Selecting suitable paints and materials for your network and setting suitable performance intervention levels. 

    LO4 - Performance Monitoring

    Explain performance-monitoring requirements and available data-collection methods for retroreflectivity and skid resistance.

    LO5 - Maintenance Program Methods

    Understand data-driven maintenance-scheduling techniques to improve lifecycle costs, support compliance and reduce crash risk.

    LO6 - Paint and Material Options & Application

    Compare product options, system components and application techniques.

    LO7 - Application Conditions

    Identify application requirements relating to temperature, moisture, drying time and traffic control.

    LO8 - Avoiding Poor on Road Performance & Failures

    Recognise and avoid common causes of premature pavement and line marking failure.

    Course Presenters

    David Milling

    Director and Principal Consultant, RSDH
    David has over 20 years of experience working in the road engineering discipline. He has worked for the Department of Transport and Main Roads, RoadTek, the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) and the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO).

    Prior to establishing RSDH in 2025, David held state and national leadership roles in Road Safety and Asset Management at ARRB and the NTRO. This included key research projects into wet weather line marking performance and the adoption of network reflectivity monitoring and data driven re-marking programs to deliver safer roads within existing budgets. 

    David is focused on assisting practitioners to deliver better outcomes through the application of first principles thinking that aligns with Australian Standards and Austroads guidelines.
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    "I really enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience through this course. Participants can apply what they learn to deliver safer roads through better pavement and line marking practices—often without requiring additional funding. That provides a brighter future for all road users."

    Chris Burgess

    Technical Comittee Member, Roadmarking Industry Association of Australia
    Chris has over 15 years of experience delivering road marking and line marking programs across Queensland. He has worked in senior roles with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and in operational leadership within the road marking industry, giving him end to end experience across planning, contract delivery, installation and maintenance management.

    Prior to establishing Tactical Project Solutions in 2022, Chris held key program and project management roles with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, focusing on statewide road marking delivery and contract administration. 

    Chris is focused on helping clients achieve consistent, high quality line marking outcomes through strong governance, practical delivery expertise, and a clear focus on safety and performance across the network.
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    "I’m passionate about helping road managers achieve durable, high-performing pavement markings. My role on the RIAA Technical Committee and as a co-presenter of this course allows me to share practical knowledge that supports better-value outcomes."

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