Traffic Controller & Traffic Management Implementer Combo
Safework NSW TCWT
RTO ID : 91330 - Training delivered on behalf of Admire Workplace Safety
Central Coast & Newcastle/Hunter
Recommended target audience
Both to workers in operational roles and those working in supervisory role. .
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 portable traffic control devices and those personnel responsible for traffic management on a site to implement a work zone traffic management plan in the immediate vicinity of a workplace.
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.
Learning outcomes
- 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
- 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
Units of competency
- 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
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
- RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices
Course prerequisites
Currently there are no prerequisites
Training
Training will include:
- classroom activities
- theory questionnaires and group activities
- minimum practical traffic control simulation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and safe environments
Assessment requirements - Live Assessments
Assessments are to be completed as per the RII resources and infrastructure training package requirements, whereby all units of competency must be assessed on the job (or simulated live environment) on a minimum of two separate occasions (in the context of traffic control at worksites). Intercept offers Live Assessment options for those unable to be assessed in a workplace.
Assessments will include:
- theory questionnaires and activities
- on the job practical application and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)
- provision of workplace samples and documentation
Course duration Course Cost
- Combo Package 2 days $550.00
- Start each day 9am
- Finish each day 5pm
Please Note - All students completing the Traffic Combo will need to complete a Live Assessment to be awarded their Traffic Cards from Safework NSW. Please see our Traffic Live Project Assessments on our website to book for these events. Cost $120 per person.
TCourse Requirements
You will need :
- 100 Points of ORIGINAL ID (See Evidence of Identity )
- Suitable Work Boots are required for the practical training session & Live Worksite Assessment.
- Long Trousers and Long Sleeved Shirt
- Hi-Vis Vest
- Head Wear & Sun Protection / Wet weather gear as required.
All students that are studying with Intercept Training are required to register for a Unique Student Identifier (USI). You can get your USI here – USI Portal
Before arriving for your course please check the link below to ensure you are current with COVID-19 updates and HOT SPOTS. If you have visited any of these locations you will need to follow the instructions contained in this link. Covid-19 Updates
