Traffic Controller

Traffic Controller

This course develops the WHS, workplace communication and traffic-control skills needed to direct vehicles and pedestrians safely in temporary traffic-management environments.

Training combines classroom learning, controlled practical activities and supervised assessment in a live-road environment.

The course covers traffic control duties only. It does not qualify participants to implement, set up or modify a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS).

Accredited Units of Competency

On successful completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for:

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

Prerequisites

• Nil

SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training Card

This course provides a pathway to the SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training card for Traffic Controller.

• You must be at least 17 years old and provide 100 points of Evidence of Identity
• After completing the initial training requirements, you will receive a SafeWork NSW Statement of Completion, valid for 90 days
• You must complete the required supervised workplace assessments before final competency certification
• Once all requirements are met, Maxwell Training will issue your Statement of Attainment and complete the applicable SafeWork NSW card process

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What You’ll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify traffic-control hazards and apply WHS procedures and risk controls
• Interpret work instructions, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), TMPs and TGSs relevant to traffic-control work
• Select a safe traffic-control position, escape route and required PPE
• Control traffic using a STOP/SLOW bat and approved hand signals
• Use portable traffic-control devices and temporary traffic signs safely
• Communicate clearly using two-way radios and workplace procedures
• Manage vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists around a worksite
• Monitor traffic flow, queues, weather, visibility and changing site conditions
• Respond to incidents, emergencies and unsafe road-user behaviour
• Inspect, remove, clean and store traffic-control equipment
• Complete workplace records, risk assessments and incident reports

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• People seeking entry-level work as a traffic controller
• Workers required to control vehicles and pedestrians in live traffic environments
• Civil construction, road maintenance, utilities and local government workers
• Employers seeking to train or upskill workers who perform traffic-control duties

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How the Training Works

Training Delivery

• Training is delivered face-to-face by a qualified trainer at Maxwell Training’s Warabrook facility, with final practical assessment in a supervised live-road environment
• Structured as a clustered program covering all four units of competency
• Includes classroom learning, controlled practical activities and live-road assessment
• Training and assessment are conducted by a trainer approved by SafeWork NSW for this course

Practical Activities

You will take part in realistic, hands-on activities including:

• Selecting and checking PPE, work areas and traffic-control equipment
• Interpreting work instructions, TMPs, TGSs and SWMS
• Completing a Take 5 and applying site risk controls
• Selecting safe positions and escape routes
• Using STOP/SLOW bats and approved hand signals
• Using portable traffic-control devices, temporary signs, cones and bollards
• Communicating with supervisors and other traffic controllers using two-way radios
  • Managing vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
  • Monitoring queues, weather, visibility and changing traffic conditions
• Responding to incidents, emergency vehicles and unsafe road-user behaviour
• Removing, cleaning and storing equipment and completing workplace records

Assessment

Your competency will be assessed through:

• Knowledge assessments
• A portfolio of completed workplace documents, including SWMS, Take 5, equipment checks, risk scenarios and incident reports
• Direct practical observation in a supervised live-road environment on at least two occasions
• Assessment against all requirements of the four units of competency and SafeWork NSW conditions

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Entry Requirements

To fully participate and stay safe during practical activities, you must meet the following requirements:

General Requirements

• Be at least 17 years of age on the day training commences
• Provide original documents totalling at least 100 points of Evidence of Identity, including your photo, date of birth and signature
• Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) – apply free at www.usi.gov.au

SafeWork NSW Card Process

To complete the SafeWork NSW card requirements, you must:

• Complete enrolment and any required learning support assessments
• Provide the required Evidence of Identity
• Attend training and complete all course activities
• Complete the required supervised workplace assessments
• Meet all competency requirements before final certification and card processing

Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND)

You will need basic skills to:

• Read and complete knowledge questions at approximately Year 10 literacy level
• Read, understand and apply safety information, work instructions, SWMS, traffic signs and basic TMP/TGS information
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, workers and other traffic controllers
• Record vehicle details and complete basic workplace and incident forms
• Understand routine distances, speeds, times and measurements used in traffic control
• Use a tablet, smartphone or laptop for digital course activities and assessments

Physical Requirements

You’ll need to be able to:

• Stand for extended periods while maintaining concentration and awareness
• Hold and use a STOP/SLOW bat and give clear traffic-control signals
• Safely handle and position traffic-control signs and equipment
• Move promptly to a safe location or escape route when required
• Wear high-visibility clothing and required PPE
• See and hear traffic, warning devices and communications, with corrective aids where required

Got Any Questions?

If you’d like to know more about this course, entry requirements or booking options – or if you may need support in class – our team is here to help!

Call us on 1300 MAXWEL or email [email protected] and we’ll make sure you have all the information you need.