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Safework NSW TCWT - RIISS00054 - Traffic Controller Skill Set Upgrade

This course 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.

This program is for existing Traffic Controllers to upgrade to the new course units.

This course will qualify a participant to select, set up and work with traffic guidance schemes.

Learning outcomes

· Stop/direct road users using a portable traffic control device 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

Units of competency

· RIIWHS201D Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures

· RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace

· RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat

· RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

Recommended target audience

Workers in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments.

Course prerequisites

Current Traffic Control Work Training Card

Training

Training will include:

· classroom activities

· theory questionnaires and group activities

· minimum practical traffic control simulation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and safe environments

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 two separate occasions (in the context of traffic control at worksites)

Assessments will include:

· theory questionnaires and activities

· on the job practical application and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)

· provision of  workplace samples and documentation

Course duration

Initial course – 1 day

Cost 

$250.00 

Safework NSW TCWT  COMBINED   

This course is a combination of Traffic Controller and Implementer Skill Sets. 

TOTAM’s  2 Day course that encompasses Traffic Controller and Implementer is ideal for anyone new entering the industry. This is the upgraded course to use Portable Traffic Control devices and Apply Risk Management. 

Cost 

$650.00 

Safework NSW TCWT - RIISS00054 - Traffic Controller Skill Set 

This course 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.

This program is a good entry point for those wishing to establish themselves into the traffic control/management industry

This course does not qualify a participant to set up or work with traffic control plans.

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.

Learning outcomes

• 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

Units of competency

• RIIWHS201D Work      safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures
• RIICOM201D      Communicate in the workplace
• RIIWHS205E      Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
• RIIWHS206 Control      traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

Recommended target audience

Workers in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments under some degree of supervision.

Course prerequisites

Currently there are no prerequisites

Training

Training will include:

• classroom      activities
• theory      questionnaires and group activities
• minimum practical      traffic control simulation using full scale devices and vehicles in      controlled and safe environments

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 two separate occasions (in the context of traffic control at worksites)

Assessments will include:

• theory      questionnaires and activities
• on the job      practical application and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)
• provision of      workplace samples and documentation

Course duration

Initial full course – 1.5 days (2 days when combined with Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set)

Upgrade and refresher course – 1 day (this can include the Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set) 

Cost 

$400.00 

Safework NSW TCWT - skill set RIISS00055 - Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set 

This course addresses 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 control traffic with a stop/slow bat or boom gate, or to modify existing traffic control plans.

This program is suited to those who have traffic controller experience and wish to further their 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.

Units of competency

• RIIWHS201D Work      Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIICOM201D      Communicate in the workplace
• RIIRIS301E Apply      risk management process
• RIIWHS302E      Implement traffic management plans
• RIIWHS303      Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

Recommended target audience

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments and hold some responsibility for the outcomes of others.

Learning outcomes

• 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

Recommended target audience

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments and hold some responsibility for the outcomes of others.

Course prerequisites

Currently there are no prerequisites.

It is recommended that you have experience in traffic control.

Training

Training will include:

• classroom      activities
• theory      questionnaires and group activities
• minimum practical      implementation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and      safe environments

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 via 3 (three) separate live projects (in the context of traffic control at worksites)

Assessments will include:

• theory      questionnaires and activities
• on the job      practical application and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)
• provision of      workplace samples and documentation

Course Duration

Initial full course – 1.5 days (2 days if combined with the Traffic Controller Skill Set)

Upgrade and Refresher – 1 day (this can include the Traffic Controller Skill Set) 

Cost

$400.00 

Safework NSW TCWT - RIISS00056 - Traffic Management Designer Skill Set

This course provides the skills and knowledge required for individuals responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes to perform a preliminary risk assessment of a temporary traffic management site and select, modify and design traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes.

This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a stop/slow bat, or boom gate, or set up work with traffic control plans.

This program is suited to experienced traffic control/management operators.

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.

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 TGS/TMP
• Design a TGS/TMP,      based on risk assessment, statutory and regulatory requirements, standards,      road authority requirements and project brief
• Select and modify      a TGS/TMP based on risk assessment, statutory and regulatory requirements,      standards, road authority requirements and project brief
• Draw up a TGS/TMP      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
• Calculate costings      for TMP development and implementation

Units of competency

• RIIRIS402E Carry      out the risk management process
• RIICWD503E      Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes

Recommended target audience

It applies to those individuals responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes.

Course pre-requisites

There are no training package pre-requisites for these units of competency.

It is recommended that It is recommended that you have experience in traffic control and in implementing traffic control plans.

Training

Training will include:

• classroom activities
• theory questionnaires      and group activities.
• use of regulatory      and statutory manuals and documents
• project      management that includes case studies and document preparation
• use of TMP/TGS      development software

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 by qualified assessors (in the context of traffic control at worksites)

Assessments will include:

• theory      questionnaires and activities
• practical      activities and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)
• development of      TGS/TMPs
• development of 2      (two) Traffic Management Plan projects
• provision of      workplace samples and documentation

Course Duration

Full initial course – 3 days

Upgrade and refresher – 1 day

Course Cost

$900.00

This 1 day Course will allow you to operate a Truck Mounted Attenuator 

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a truck or trailer mounted attenuator when carrying out traffic management activities in Civil construction. It includes planning and preparing, using radio communication, operating and positioning truck or trailer mounted attenuator, using traffic controls, and cleaning up. 

Once enrolled in this course you will undertake a Theory and Practical assessment. 

You will undertake the inspection, start up, operation and shut down of a Truck Mounted Attenuator. 

On successful completion of this course  you will receive a Statement of Attainment and a Operate a Truck Mounted Attenuator Nationally recognized Card.

COURSE COSTS: $600.00 including assessment at our location. 

PREREQUISITES: Minimum Licence, Heavy Rigid HR

Current Implement Traffic Management Plans qualifications 

Industry regulations require employers and ‘persons conducting a business undertaking’ to make sure their workers can perform their work duties safely and efficiently. 

Verification of Competency (VOC) is a method that is gaining popularity among Clients and Construction business's to close the gap between Units of Competency and Industry. VOC method allows us to assess the candidate to see if a worker, has the ability to operate equipment and/or undertake the responsibilities of these roles.

TOTAM have a VOC service that can be conducted at your premises or ours. VOC can be completed whilst your staff are working out in the field. 

1. Traffic Controller Basic

2. Traffic Controller Advanced

3. Implement Traffic Control Plans Basic

4. Implement Traffic Control Plans Advanced

5. Operate a Cone Truck or Drop Deck

6. Operate a Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuator.

Many more to come. 

Course Cost

Start from $150.00

  Traffic Control renewals for existing Traffic Controllers can be renewed via this link 

 https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/licences-and-registrations/licences/traffic-controller-training