Traffic controller course sydney

TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

• Stop/direct road users using a stop/slow bat and understand stopping sight distances
• Monitor traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs according to traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes
• Maintain traffic incident reports
• Understand the Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs) also known as Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for the site
• Assess and respond to changes in the environment, for example traffic volumes, weather conditions, road conditions, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and operational requirements
• Carry out risk assessments for personal safety
• Participate in toolbox talks (specific to traffic control)
• Use communication methods and devices
• Conform to traffic control policy and procedures

IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN COURSE

• Identify safety implications of traffic control at road works and personal responsibilities
• Set up, monitor and close down traffic control devices according to a nominated TGS/TMP, to WHS and legislative requirements
• Operate a two-way radio correctly and effectively
• Check, clean and store equipment on completion of work and close down a TGS/TMP
• Know the basic function of the TGS/TMP system
• Locate and apply required legislations, documentation, policies and procedures including documentation required for worksite projects and required traffic management
• Locate and apply required legislation, regulations, codes and procedures including Austroads Codes of Practice and WHS applicable to temporary traffic management
• Adapt to all work health and safety (WHS) and operational requirements
• Use the site/location assessment, distinguish topographical landmarks and carry out authorised risk control
• Conduct an onsite check of a TGS/TMP to identify any unexpected risks/hazards
• Plan for emergencies that may arise
• Ensure spacing between signs and traffic control devices is in line with a TGS/TMP
• Understand speed, environment, type and class of vehicles, traffic density, sight lines, environmental conditions, weather patterns and surface type
• Maintain traffic incident reports
• Monitor traffic controllers

TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
• RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN COURSE

• RIIWHS201E Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process
• RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
• RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 100 points proof of ID 
• Good verbal and written comprehension of the English language
• Have USI or create one from https://www.usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-us
• Have a current Safe Work NSW White Card (or equivalent).

Evidence of Identity (EOI):

• You are required to show the accredited assessor original EOI documents that add up to at least 100 points.
  (Certified copies will not be accepted)
• Failing to provide the original 100 points of ID, will lead to rescheduling your assessment to another day.
• The combination of EOI documents must contain your date of birth, current residential address, photo and signature.
• Click to learn more about the 100 points of ID at https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/848510/evidence-of-identity-and-record-of-training-for-traffic-control-work-training-under-the-work-health-and-safety-regulation-2017.pdf

• Traffic controller (Blue Card): $200. Final assessment fee not included.
• Implement (Yellow Card): $200. Final assessment fee not included.
• Combo: $385. Final assessment fee not included.

Assessment Fee

• Blue Card Assessment Fee : $70
• Yellow Card Assessment Fee : $115
• Combo Assessment Fee : $150

• Classroom (Face to Face)
• Practical assessment on a live worksite 

TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

• 1 Day Training.
• On the Assessment  Day (2-4 hours)

IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS

• 1 Day Training
• On the Assessment  Day (2-4 hours)

Traffic control Combo course:

• 2 Days Training
• Day 1 – Traffic controller 
• Day 2 – Implement Traffic control plans
• On the Assessment Days for both (4-8 hours)

This timeframe is a guide only it may vary depending on your knowledge and skills level.

After you successfully complete the initial theory and practical training, you will be issued with a SafeWork NSW Statement of Completion (SOC) which allows you to work immediately under supervision within its period of validity (90 days from the issue date)

You will be required to complete a workplace live practical assessment in order to receive your SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWT) card.

Must contact our students support officer to book your Traffic Control Live Assessment.

Upon successful completion of your training and final live practical assessment, you will receive:

• a Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the units of competency
• The RTO will submit notification to SafeWork NSW to issue you with a SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWT) card.

Allowances can be made for participants with language, literacy & numeracy issues. You will complete a short literacy and numeracy assessment on enrolment and if we identify any learning difficulties the Trainer/Assessor will be notified prior to your attendance for the course. Depending on your learning difficulty, the Trainer can spend extra time assisting you and/or do a verbal assessment with you.