RIIOHS205A – Traffic Controller (QLD)
Course: Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Course Code: RIIOHS205A
Bookings: Contact Koolat Safety for Course availability
Phone: 1300 186 308
Email: info@koolatsafety.com.au
Contact Us: Online Contact Form
Training & Assessment:
- Cost: Fee Schedule
- Training: 8 Hours
Course Description:
In October 2011 a revised Department of Transport and Main Roads Approved Traffic Controller course was released in conjunction with a fully revised Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedure (TCASAP).
From 31 January 2012 all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) delivering the approved traffic controller course, must deliver it in accordance with the new departmental training requirements.
The course, comprising the national competency unit RIIOHS205A Control traffic with a stop-slow bat is to be delivered in two parts.
Course Delivery Method
Part One – Face-to-face theory approximately eight (8) hours: Both a theoretical and a simulated practical component.
Part Two - Industry placement at roadwork site. Participants must complete a minimum of 20 hours of practical experience at a roadwork site under the direct supervision of an experienced accredited traffic.
The RTO is responsible for ensuring the participant has access to a suitable work site and to ensure all appropriate arrangements are in place with the work site manager or registered traffic management company host to ensure appropriate supervision and monitored logbook completion.
The course program will cover:
Course Outline:
- Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2010 Part 3 Works on Roads
- Prerequisites for Traffic Controller Accreditation.
- Legal powers to control traffic
- Responsibilities of a Traffic Controller
- Traffic Controller signage and signals
- Positioning for controlling traffic
- Planning and preparing for traffic control work
- Traffic Control Operations – Procedures for two-way and multi-lane roads
- Emergencies and reporting incidents
- Communications
- Work site clean up
- Accreditation
- Mandatory dress code
- Review of program
- Theory assessment
- Practical – controlled simulated environment
- Conclusion and housekeeping
When: For detailed Information – contact Koolat Safety on
- 1300 186 308
Where:
Alternative Options: Dates for the following can be arranged to suit your needs:
- Assessment only
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
- Group bookings
For course bookings refer to ourTraining calendar
This training course has been designed by the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) in order to accredit individuals with the skills and knowledge required to become a Traffic Controller in Queensland. This course is delivered by Koolat Safety who is an Accredited Traffic Control Training Provider.
On successful completion of this course and issuing of the Traffic Controller Licence from Queensland Transport, trainees in the resources and infrastructure industries will be able to demonstrate the correct method for installation/removal of signs and devices in accordance with traffic management plans and controlling traffic using a STOP/SLOW bat in accordance with approved procedures set by the Queensland Government allowing participants to gain employment in the Traffic Management Industry.
- Click Here for additional traffic control accreditation fees as per the Queensland Government dangerous goods and industry licensing fees web-page.
- On successful completion of this refresher training the ‘Statement of Attainment’ MUST ACCOMPANY the application form for processing.
- Licence Applications are lodged at most Queensland Transport Customer Service Centres. The approximate processing time for licence applications is between 3 and 4 weeks due to the time required for criminal history checks although this time may vary in some cases. Applicants are not permitted to work as a Traffic Controller until they receive their Licence.
- Traffic Controllers are required to undertake a refresher course every three years in order to maintain their accreditation and currency.
Participants are advised to hold intermediate numeracy, literacy and communication skills to read and comprehend written instructions and must be at least 18 years of age.
Students MUST WEAR enclosed shoes and appropriate PPE
Important Information;
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have held an open or provisional drivers licence (Australian or Foreign) continuously for at least 12 months in the past 5 years
- Must not have any criminal convictions in the past 5 years that constitute a disqualifying offence. Learn more by downloading the Traffic Controller offence history and checking process document by Queensland Transport and Main Roads.
- Students should have basic reading and writing skills (to be able to identify and interpret workplace signs)
- Payment is required prior to the course commencing please Contact Us for details. EFTPOS facilities are available at our office.
- Advise us of any LLN difficulties prior to commencing your training program.
- Take a look at our FAQ page for frequently asked questions about traffic control training in Queensland.
- Note: The document/s below are available as a study resource and MAY NOT contain all the information required to pass the current assessment instrument successfully.
If you have any other questions regarding this training program contact Koolat Safety on:
- 1300 186 308
