Traffic Control
A requirement of SafeWork NSW and of RTO, any person that are workers in operational roles and / or are seeking entry to work in Traffic Control.
Course Overview
This course addresses the skills and knowledge for those responsible for stopping and starting traffic in temporary traffic management using a stop/slow bat or boom gate.
This program is a good entry point for those wishing to establish themselves into the traffic control/management industry.
This course does not qualify a participant to set up or work with traffic control plans.
To obtain a SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWT)card, training and assessment must be carried out by a SafeWork NSW approved training provider.
- 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
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- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
- RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
It is recommended that you have experience in traffic control.Â
- A current white is required
- Completion of the Traffic Control(Blue Card)
Training will include:Â
- classroom activitiesÂ
- theory questionnaires and group activitiesÂ
- minimum practical implementation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and safe environmentsÂ
This course requires in-class training and practical assessment.
- In-class training consists of one day attendance of classroom-based training, theory, practical activities and allocated breaks
- The live practical assessment is on a separate day and will need to be scheduled through your trainer on the day, the assessment will take half a day to complete and generally run the next day.
Cost
$199 Course Training Cost
Safework NSW card fee + Practical training at a cost of $70
This fee is payable at commencement of the first day of training.
Duration
1 Day Course –
On Completion the candidate will be able commence work immediately
Practical live assessment – to be completed on another the half day – generally the next day