• 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 

• 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

A General induction construction card(white card is required to complete this course)

It is recommended that you have experience in traffic control. 

Training will include: 

• classroom activities 
• theory questionnaires and group activities 
• minimum practical implementation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and safe environments 

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.