“In over 20 years of training, this was one of the best courses I’ve ever attended.”
- RTO CODE: 91826
- Mon-Sat | 7am-10pm
- 1800 900 222
- RTO CODE: 91826
- Mon-Sat | 7am-10pm
* ACT funding available call 1800 900 222 to enquire.
Courses are conducted 100% face to face . Traffic control training is designed to teach participants how to maintain a safe work site when working near roads or any area involving motorists or pedestrians. Any projects that may put people at risk may require a qualified traffic controller to help direct the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.
Accredited training courses give you the skills and knowledge for implementing traffic plans, using stop/slow bats, and using proper signage to direct vehicles around the worksite. If you work in civil construction or road management, you may need to complete this training.
Submitting a temporary traffic management plan requires a licence in Canberra. In the ACT, you need to submit and receive approval for temporary traffic control plans when your work projects affect pedestrians, motorists, and cyclists.
The course is intended to give workers in the resources and infrastructure industries the skills needed to use a stop/slow bat. However, the training includes a lot more than just using a bat to direct vehicles. You also learn how to implement traffic plans developed by supervisors and adjust the plan based on road and weather conditions.
The following industries are most likely to require licencing for traffic control activities:
The first step to becoming a traffic controller is to complete the training and receive a statement of attainment. After successful completion of the course, you may bring your statement of attainment to the nearest State Roads Authority to apply for accreditation.
Accreditation is necessary for obtaining a traffic controller license. The accreditation is valid for a total of three years. The Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). Regulations require controllers to complete a refresher program before the accreditation expires.
At AlertForce, the traffic control course in Canberra ACT costs $300 (no GST). It is a full day course, starting at 8 am and ending at about 4:30 pm.
The RIIWHS302D course costs $325. Another option is to take the combination course. It includes training for both the RIIWHS205D and RIIWHS302D units of competency for just $550 per person. We can also arrange a live site setup to meet NSW RMS requirements at a cost of $165 per person.
The training outcomes for RIIWHS205D Control Traffic with a Stop/Slow Bat includes practical training for safely managing work zone traffic. To provide nationally recognised training, RTOs must follow guidelines for training and assessment. The course provides training for the following topics:
The first step is interpreting and implementing work instructions and traffic plans. The plans are developed before work starts by supervisors that have completed the RIIWHS302D course.
During the assessment, you need to demonstrate your ability to position signs and barriers. You also need to demonstrate the use of the stop/slow bat and hand signals to direct vehicle and pedestrian flows. Instructors simulate real settings to complete the assessment.
The knowledge-based portion of the assessment focuses on your knowledge of various requirements. You should understand all relevant safety legislation and how to identify various traffic control signs and barricades.
RIIWHS302D has different learning outcomes. The course covers traffic management planning and is mostly intended for supervisors and directors. The core topics include the steps needed for developing, implementing, and monitoring traffic plans.
Supervisors also learn how to ensure that traffic remains controlled during the clean-up phase. The work crew needs to remain protected as they remove devices and signage. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to maintain safe conditions and ensure that everyone follows the traffic management plan.
In the end, RIIWHS205D is not a requirement for all construction workers. It is primarily intended for those involved in road works. You learn how to implement traffic control plans and direct vehicle flows to maintain a safe work environment.
If your job involves projects near public roadways, please contact AlertForce today to learn more about approved training courses.
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