Course Info
1. TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
2. IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS
3. PREPARE A WORK ZONE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Both “Traffic Controller & Implement Traffic Control Plans” cards can be done simultaneously (on the same 2 days) for a total cost of $750
TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Cost: $400
Duration: 2 days training – 1 day face to face theory and 1 day practical onsite observation and mentoring by industry experts
Pre-requisites: USI Number (Unique Student Identity Number)
This course provides training for staff who are required to control traffic with a Stop Slow Bat.
Course Content:
- Control traffic with a stop/slow bat – RIIWHS205D
- Work safely and follow WHS processes – RIIWHS201D
- Communicate in the workplace – RIICOM201D
Course Pre-requisites:
Adequate literacy
Although not necessary to complete the course the Safe Work NSW (WorkCover) White Card is necessary to obtain employment in the Traffic Control Industry.
Must have adequate PPE for practical component (covered shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants, gloves, sun glasses, hat etc.)
Course Outcome:
A Statement of Completion will be issued on the day to successful applicants.
Traffic control cards will be sent out by Post, after final assessment which must be completed within 90 days from course completion.
Note: Traffic Control tickets are valid for 3 years, competencies gained have no expiry so re-appraisal is flexible and can be on the job including 3rd party testaments
2. RE-NEWAL
- Cost – $200
- This is a one day face to face course
- This course provides a re-newal for Participants who are licensed to Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow bat at a work site and require renewal.
- This course does not qualify a participant to Implement a Traffic Control Plan, or to select or modify existing traffic control plans.
- AT VENUE
– Theory Assessment
– Demonstration of performance (being direct observation of performance of applicant)
- EVIDENCE TO SUPPLY
– Verified copies of previous licence that is either current or which has expired within 3 months of enrolling into this course. - If your license has expired beyond the 3 month period you will need to attend as a new entrant and complete the 2 day course.
IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS
Cost: $400
Duration: 2 days training – 1 day face to face theory and 1 day practical onsite observation and mentoring by industry experts
Pre-requisites: USI Number (Unique Student Identity Number)
Although not necessary to complete the course the Safe Work NSW (WorkCover) White Card is necessary to obtain employment in the Traffic Control Industry.
DETAILS
IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS
1. NEW ENTRANT
- This course provides training for Participants who are required to set up and work with Traffic Control Guidance Plans/Traffic Control Plans at a work site.
- This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat, or to select or modify existing traffic control plans.
- Although not necessary to complete the course the Safe Work NSW (WorkCover) White Card is necessary to obtain employment in the Traffic Control Industry.
- 1 full day, with the addition of post course work and evidence gathering
- Training (Theory Assessment, Simulation Activity)
- EVIDENCE TO SUPPLY – AFTER TRAINING
(from a live worksite)
– Practical Assessment on a live worksite on at least two separate occasions
– A 3rd Party Report which is to be completed on a live worksite by the Participant’s Supervisor
– Documented evidence that must include:
– – Certified copies of TCGS/TCP’s that a worker have been involved in implementing
– – The accompanying Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) or Permits for these TCGS/TCP’s.
– – One other type of documentation and/or evidence listed in the Work Samples Checklist.
2. RE-NEWAL
- Cost – $200
- This is a one day face to face course
- This course provides a re-newal for Participants who are licenced to set up and work with Traffic Control Guidance Plans/Traffic Control Plans (TCGS/TCP) at a work site and require renewal.
- This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat, or to select or modify existing traffic control plans.
- AT VENUE
– Theory Assessment
– Demonstration of performance (being direct observation of performance of applicant) - EVIDENCE TO SUPPLY
– Verified copies of previous licence that is either current or which has expired within 3 months of enrolling into this course. - If your license has expired beyond the 3 month period you will need to attend as a new entrant and complete the 2 day course.
Units of Competency (UoC)
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures
- RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan
PREPARE A WORK ZONE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
Cost: $950
Duration: 3 days face to face
Pre-requisites: (see below)
Although not necessary to complete the course the Safe Work NSW (WorkCover) White Card is necessary to obtain employment in the Traffic Control Industry
DETAILS
PREPARE A WORK ZONE
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS REGARDLESS OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
(See Assessment note below)
Description
This course provides training for personnel who are required to design new traffic management plans for road works, produce major upgrades of standard plans and/or inspect traffic control plans on any road construction site.
- This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat or set up work with traffic control plans.
Learning Outcomes
Prepare a Work Zone Traffic Management Plan (TMP).
- Collect all required information about a given roadwork project to enable the preparation of a TCGS/TCP.
- Design a TCGS/TCP, based on risk assessment, statutory and regulatory requirements, standards, road authority requirements and project brief.
- Select and modify a TCGS/TCP based on risk assessment, statutory and regulatory requirements, standards, road authority requirements and project brief.
- Draw up a TCGS/TCP to recognise other graphical representations such as pedestrian movement plans, vehicle movement plans, and notification of authorities.
- Determine the recommended spacing between signs and traffic control devices in line with standards; measure width of trafficable surface; calculate edge clearances to barriers, cones and clearance to work personnel.
- Incorporate Environmental Management Plans
- Conduct an onsite check and inspection of the plan and to identify any unexpected hazards/risks.
- Identify approvals required; identify approval agencies, types of approvals for roadway access, railway reserve access, authority to install signs on roads, variation to standards.
- Understand speed, environment, type and class of vehicles, traffic density, sight lines, environmental condition, weather patterns and surface type.
- Monitor and interpret control systems to apply to the drawing, selection and design.
- Use approved methods and follow recognised local legislation.
- Use the site/location assessment, distinguish topographical landmarks and carry out authorised risk control
- Collate traffic volume data, type and class of vehicles
- Determine lane capacity, road network performance and lane closure restrictions
- Identify impacts from any concurrent or adjacent works
- Identify times and dates of any planned public events that may result in increased or redistributed traffic patterns
- Identify affected stakeholders and type of notification required and prepare notifications
Units of Competency
- RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures
- RIIRIS301D Apply risk management processes
- RIIGOV401D Apply, monitor and report on compliance systems
- RIICWD503D Prepare work zone traffic management plan
Recommended For
- Works Supervisors
- Surveillance Officers
- Road Safety Auditors
- Project Managers
Course Pre-Requisites
It is recommended that Participant has experience in applying traffic control plans and traffic management
Although not necessary to complete the course the Safe Work NSW (WorkCover) White Card is necessary to obtain employment in the Traffic Control Industry
Course Timing
This course is designed for those who are already working in the traffic control/management industry (implementing traffic management plans is an advantage)
- Training will be 3 days regardless of experience, pre-course work, post course work and evidence gathering.
Assessment Requirements
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 on a minimum of 2 separate occasions (in the context of traffic control at worksites). This will consist of:
1. Theory Assessment – Undertaken during training session
2. Practical Assessment – Preparation during the Training Session with completion on the job and sent to Trainer/Assessor. This will be the Major Assessment Task and will include:
- Developing and submitting two Traffic Management Plans that are to be approved and used in your workplace.
- Additional pieces of evidence for each Traffic Management Plan including Traffic Control Plans/ Traffic Control Guidance Systems, Road Occupancy Licence (ROL) or Permit and Environment Management Plans.
- Two other types of Workplace samples (details to be given during the course)
3. Supporting 3rd Party Report – To be completed by your immediate Workplace Supervisor