Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) And Traffic Control (TC)

This traffic control course provides the skills and knowledge required to safely implement a traffic management plan for works on roads and to safely and efficiently control traffic in a variety of situations.

It has been designed to address the requirements for persons seeking MainRoads WA accreditation for Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Control (TC).

This course is suitable for anyone required to work on, or near Western Australian roads, who are required to read, interpret, implement traffic management plans and control traffic.

Content

At the completion of the combined Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Control program you will have gained an understanding of the relevant Australian, State and Territory traffic management legislation and be able to demonstrate the required level of skills and knowledge in relation to;

• Requirements set down by the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices

• Traffic management plans, signs and devices

• Site and equipment safety requirements

• Site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

• Hazard identification, job safety analysis and safe work method statements

• Basic signalling, traffic controlling and radio operations

Assessment

Knowledge based questionnaires and practical demonstration

Pre Requisities

Must have:

• Current or previous evidence of holding a valid motor vehicle drivers licence (not a Permit),

• Construction Induction White card (issued after May 2009)and

• Basic English literacy skills

Academic Award

Upon successful completion participants will be issued with MAIN ROADS WA accreditation and the following Statements of Attainment which will be recognised nationally

• RIIWHS201E Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures

• RIICOM201E Communicate in the Workplace

• RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plans

• RIIWHS205E Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat

What To Wear

All course participants are required to wear appropriate work attire. Whilst enclosed shoes are a minimum requirement for attendance on any course, steel capped safety boots are required for practical exercises on day 2 and 3 of the course.

Morning Tea & Lunch

Feel free to grab a tea, coffee or a snack before the course starts and during the course breaks. All participants will be offered morning/ afternoon tea.