Transport Infrastructure Project Management for Senior Road Executives

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1 Transport Infrastructure Project Management for Senior Road Executives Introduction The rapid growth of Israel s population, the extensive construction throughout the country and the volume of traffic all require continual investment in transport infrastructure. This intensive training programme has been specially designed to disseminate successful Israeli experience in road network development and management. The course provides an opportunity to interact with senior road managers and professionals in the road sector from other countries and Israel The programme covers four themes, which constitute the main building blocks of road network management: Transport infrastructure project management and financing Road sector reforms Road maintenance management Road safety Join us to learn about innovative managerial practices, project delivery methods and infrastructure construction technologies. NETIVEI ISRAEL National Transport Infrastructure Company NETIVEI ISRAEL is a state-owned company, successor to Ma atz the Public Works Department, established in 1921 (a supplementary unit of the Ministry of Transport, which operated for decades under the Ministry of Transport) and INRC (Israel National Roads Company, 2003). The rapid growth of Israel s population, the extensive construction throughout the country and the increasing volume of traffic all require continual investment in the interurban highway network. The NTIC is responsible for providing swift, far-reaching and comprehensive solutions for transport infrastructures - from strategy and planning that take into account the environment and landscape, through implementation and construction, to operations and maintenance - to ensure a transport infrastructure that is convenient, safe, innovative and advanced in order to leverage sustainable growth as a central means to obtain transport, social, demographic, urban, economic and other targets. NTIC has built and currently maintains infrastructure valued at USD 20 billion, as follows: 7,500 kilometres of paved roads, 4,300 kilometres of safety barriers, 2,200 interchanges and junctions, 122,000 signs and signposts, 9,000,000 sq.m. of landscaped areas, 1,200 bridges and tunnels, 70,000 lighting points.

2 The NTIC operates according to an approved multi-year plan, based on designated budgets. These are implemented through processes, procedures and systems that ensure compliance with strict quality, cost and scheduling targets, while maintaining the highest and most advanced standards of planning, construction and safety Since its founding in 2003 as an independent company, the INRC has assumed exclusive responsibility for Israel's inter-city road system, traffic management and control, design, development and maintenance of the roads. Due to its success in these fields, the government decided that NETIVEI ISRAEL should handle the planning and construction of new railways lines, a high speed railway to Eilat, railway stations, freight terminals etc. Objectives The programme will present lessons from the Israeli experience focussing on the following points: Road reforms in Israel of the last decade, their impact, effectiveness and the lessons learned. Instruments for funding transport infrastructure and Israeli experience in roads sector. International principles of road project management experts. Practical workshop of introduction to Road Safety Audit by leading Israeli road safety experts Effective and efficient road maintenance management through structured approach using Asset Management System.. Structure and methodology The proposed programme will be held at the Galilee Institute and is 12 days long, including 10 study days and 2 excursion days during the weekend. The daily schedule is comprised of approximately 8 academic hours a day, six days a week, including appropriate study tours. The programme is delivered by experts leading the road sector in Israel and consists of lectures, discussions and workshops, case studies, technical tours and networking sessions. Requirements The programme is specifically designed for senior executives from road and other transport infrastructure sectors, members of road boards, government officials dealing with the road sector, senior engineers and consultants working on the Transport infrastructure.

3 Certificate Participants who complete the programme will receive a certificate of attendance. Fees The participation fee is 5,810 US$ per person. Fees include: tuition (including study tours), accommodation (based on single occupancy), full board, medical insurance, airport transfers, and weekend excursions. The programme will open for a group of at least twelve participants. Budget does not include airfare to and from Israel. Curriculum Road Sector Reforms Project Management Golden Triangle Road Financing Quality Management of Infrastructure Projects Management of Infrastructure Projects Road Maintenance Management Frontal Lessons Road Maintenance Management Workshop Road Safety Management Study Tours Tour of projects incorporating the business sector Management of urban traffic and intermodal transport Implementation of risk response strategies - large infrastructure projects focusing on project risk management Meetings with leading position-holders in projects Tour to a Traffic Management and Control Centre A Safety Audit (SA) for transport infrastructure projects during the construction phasephase

4 Excursions Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee Jerusalem Please Note The above curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration. Contact Ms. Janine Ross Programmes Development Director Centre for Transport and Maritime Studies Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) info@galilcol.ac.il Phone: Fax:

5 Registration Form Dates: Transport Infrastructure Project Management for Senior Road Executives General Information Job Title: Company Organisation: Main Job Responsibilities: Mailing Address (Business): City Zip Code Country Phone (Business): Fax (Business): (s): Home Phone: Mobile: Skype: Last Degree Attained: Institution: Skills and Education Fluent in English gfrgyes NN No Computer Literate gfrgyes NN No How did you Learn About the Programme? Direct contact from Galilee Institute: Phone call Post Fax Through: GIMI Graduate Employer Other Name: Financial Support Person or organisation responsible for payment of local expenses fees: (Please complete and stamp enclosed Sponsorship Guarantee of Payment form)

6 Sponsors' Guarantee of Payment Candidate Information Job Title: Company / Organisation: Sponsor Information Name of sponsoring officer (Name of the person responsible for the payment): Job Title: Company / Organisation: Mailing Address (Business): City Zip Code Country Phone: Fax: Local Expenses Fee: NN 5,810 US$ Single Occupancy: One person in one room The programme will open for a group of at least twelve participants Budget does not include airfare to and from Israel Exact fee will be calculated in the currency of your choice according to the exchange rate on the day the invoice is issued by the registrar. The invoice for the local expenses fee will be sent to the above stated person according to the requested accommodation arrangement. Please note that the admissions committee will not take action until this form is fully completed and submitted Date Stamp of Organisation Signature of Sponsoring Officer

7 Visa Application Form Candidate Information Father's Name: Previous Surname: Country of Birth: Mother's Name: Religion: Nationality: Birth Date: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) Family Status: Single Married Divorced Widowed Do you have any medical condition that may require special facilities? YES / NO Health Insurance provided by the Galilee Institute DOES NOT cover any pre-existing condition, health problems which began prior to arrival in Israel including any side effects of HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS medication, pregnancy treatment and birth. Previous Visa Information Previously visited Israel: YES / NO Dates: Purpose of previous visit: Country Visited: Date of Visa Issue: Country Visited: Date of Visa Issue: Country Visited: Date of Visa Issue: Passport Details Number: Issued at: (City, Country) Expiration Date: / / (DD/MM/YYYY) I hold an Official Passport (Service/ Diplomatic) As per requirements of the Israeli Ministry of Interior, in order to process the entry visa, the passport MUST be valid for a minimum of 7 months after the intended date of the participant's entry to Israel Registration Checklist In order to complete your registration and present it to the admissions committee for evaluation please submit the following documents: 1. Registration form: Completely filled in 2. Sponsors' guarantee of Payment form, signed and stamped by the sponsor 3. Visa application form, completely filled in 4. Passport photocopies: Pertinent information, Visa stamps, Extension date (if any) 5. Detailed Curriculum Vitae. All forms and documents should be sent to the Programmes Development Director, by as an attachment or by fax to: info@galilcol.ac.il Fax: (+972)