We offer the following specialist short courses that address the key roles in Traffic Management in North West Victoria. Our courses have been designed to deliver industry best practice training with hands-on practical experience whether you are just starting out or are seeking further skills to expand your career.
Traffic Controller & Traffic Management Combo
This traffic control course combines two units of competency, the Control Traffic with Stop/Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Management Plan. In this dual traffic control course, you will learn the skills to implement a traffic management plan, control traffic with a stop and slow bat, set up traffic control equipment, use signs and devices to direct and coordinate traffic through a work zone, traffic guidance scheme or road works. Successful students will understand how to guide drivers through changed road conditions, making this a valuable skill set for a range of industries.
Traffic control courses will teach you the skills to:
- Understand a traffic management plan
- Control and direct traffic
- Understand traffic control signage and barricades
- Use two-way radios
- Understand traffic control responsibilities
- Assess hazards and risks
- Basic signaling techniques
- Understand building and civil construction terminology
Delivery of this combined traffic management course takes place over 2 days and can be undertaken at either our Werribee or Geelong campus locations or at your own worksite. Participants will be assessed by experienced instructors via written activities, verbal questions, observation and practical demonstration. Those that successfully complete the traffic control course will obtain a nationally accredited traffic management statement of attainment.
RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Control Traffic
- Temporary traffic signs and barriers are positioned or confirmed in accordance with State or Territory regulations
- Traffic is directed in accordance with site traffic plan and away from services or areas of potential damage or danger
- Vehicles and pedestrian traffic within the work site are controlled to ensure safety of workers through traffic
- Traffic is monitored, adjustments made for changing conditions, and waiting vehicles positioned to allow for smooth traffic flow
- Use a stop-slow bat
- Hand held stop/slow bats are used in accordance with State or Territory regulatory authority approved procedures
- Hand signals are used in accordance with State or Territory regulatory authority
Operating a radio
- Messages are transmitted concisely and in accordance with operating procedures or best practice
Site protection for site workers and public
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are followed
- Safety requirements are obtained from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures are followed
- Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan and implemented
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported
- Signs and devices are removed or covered sequentially to provide warning to motorists during shutdown
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and standard work practices
Practical Demonstrations Include:
- Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
- Operational use of tools and equipment
- Communication with UHF radios
Assessment Methods:
- The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace and realistically simulated worksites.
- Assessment method will be via written and practical demonstration at varied intervals during the course
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plan
Plan and prepare:
- Traffic guidance scheme is selected to suit site conditions, traffic volumes and work activities
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details relevant to the tasks are obtained, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
- Safety requirements are obtained from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures, confirmed and applied to the allotted task
- Signage requirements are identified and obtained from the project traffic management plan and implemented
- Tools and equipment selected to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported Environmental protection requirements are identified from the project environmental management plan confirmed and applied to the allotted task
Set out the traffic:
- Work schedule, maximum traffic delays, signals and site communications are determined and adhered to
- Signs and devices are correctly positioned on the approaches to the work area in accordance with the traffic management plan
- Signs and devices are positioned and displayed on each approach according to State or Territory Road Authority requirements and the traffic management plan
- Traffic is controlled effectively to protect the work crew placing traffic control devices around the work area
Monitor traffic:
- Traffic flow is monitored and effectiveness of guidance scheme determined
- Work activities are monitored and guidance scheme adjusted
Close down traffic:
- Traffic is controlled to protect work crew removing traffic control devices from the work area
- Signs are removed in sequence to provide maximum warning during removal of traffic control devices
- Incidents are reported as required by the organisation and/or State or Territory Road Authority
Practical Demonstrations Include:
- Sign Placement
- Vehicle Simulated Activities
- Worksite Risk Assessments
Assessment Methods:
- The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace and realistically simulated worksites.
- Assessment method will be via written and practical demonstration at varied intervals during the course