Traffic Controller Course (Yellow Card)
$250.00
RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set Course
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge to work in traffic management implementation operations in a temporary traffic management context. It applies to personnel responsible for traffic management on a site to implement a work traffic management plan in the immediate vicinity of a workplace.
This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a stop/slow bat or boom gate, or to modify existing traffic control plans.
This course is suitable for those who have Traffic Controller experience and wish to further their career within the traffic control/management industry.
SafeWork NSW Approved
- Nationally Recognised Traffic Control Training Provider
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 17 years of age
- Have a USI
- Level 2 LLN minimum (refer to Language Literacy Numeracy Chart)
- 100 Points of ID Evidence of Identity (see below)
Evidence of Identity (EOI)
- Students must show that they are NSW residents using the SafeWork NSW 100 Points ID as listed at the following link https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/848510/evidence-of-identity-and-record-of-training-for-traffic-control-work-training-under-the-work-health-and-safety-regulation-2017.pdf
- Students must bring original EOI documents that add up to at least 100 points as certified copies will not be accepted
- The EOI documents must contain your date of birth, current residential address, photo and signature.
- Students who fail to provide the SafeWork NSW approved 100 points of ID, will not be eligible to commence training and must reschedule to a later date incurring the published reschedule fee
Quantity
Duration
- 1 day training
- ½ day live practical assessment
Course Outline
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By completing this course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to:
- 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
Assessment Requirements
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Students will be assessed using relevant assessment methods which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Knowledge evidence requires student to answer a range of theory questions.
- Performance evidence requires students to:
- Implement traffic management plans in a manner that is safe and follows workplace policies and procedures.
- Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs according to traffic guidance schemes in a manner that is safe and follows workplace policies and procedures
Certification and SafeWork NSW License
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Statement of Attainment:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be issued with Statement of Attainment for RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set including the following units of competency:
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.
SafeWork NSW License Assessment Card
- Trainer issues the Statement of Completion for Traffic Control Work Training to evidence successful completion of training which is valid for 90 days.
- Students undertake live practical assessment.
- When students pass, One Step Training lodges the following document to SafeWork NSW OLE:
Signed/completed SafeWork NSW Evidence of Identity and Record of Training for Traffic Control Work Training under the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017.
- SafeWork NSW contacts the student via email or SMS to advise that their SafeWork NSW Traffic Control License Card has been approved and the duration to expect to receive the Traffic Control Card.
- Students will receive their Traffic Control License Card License card from SafeWork NSW.
- Students may work using the Statement of Completion for Traffic Control Work Training to work until they receive their Traffic Control Card.
