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Traffic Control & Implement Traffic Control Guidance Plans (COMBO)

This course is aimed at experienced/existing workers. The training addresses the skills and knowledge for those responsible for stopping and starting traffic in temporary traffic management using a stop/slow bat or boom gate and the skills and knowledge for personnel responsible for traffic management on a site to implement a work zone traffic management plan in the immediate vicinity of a workplace. This course does not qualify a participant to modify existing traffic control plans. This program is suited to those who wish to gain a career within the traffic control/management industry 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.
 

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This training will cover 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
  • RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

 


GENERAL INFORMATION

Dates: See training dates below
Duration: 2 days, including live site assessment
Delivery: face-to-face
Location: Queanbeyan Roos Club, 33 Stuart Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620


COST

Member:
$505 (after rebate)
$880 (without rebate)

Non-Member:
$705 (after rebate)
$1,080 (without rebate)

For membership enquiries for MBA ACT please contact reception on  02 6175 5900


PRE-REQUISITES

This traffic controller/ implement traffic control plans combination course is aimed at experienced/existing workers, typically those in a construction or civil construction environment that generally work in teams within or close to live traffic environments.


COURSE REQUIREMENTS

  • Participants must provide 100 points of identification and must be a minimum of 18 years of age
  • Safety boots, long sleeve high-visibility appropriate clothing for conditions (e.g wet weather gear/sunscreen/hat)
  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment to be completed prior to confirmation of your enrolment

CONTENT

  • Identify safety implications of traffic control at road works and personal responsibilities
  • 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
  • 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 NfNSW TCAWS Manual, 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

Before you register online you will need to have:

Your Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you do not have one you will need to have either one of the following - Medicare card, birth certificate, driver licence, Australian passport, citizenship document, certificate of registration by descent, ImmiCard or Australian entry visa during this online process.

A Visa or Mastercard.

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