Traffic Controller Course

The traffic controller course is compleed in one-day and is delivered at our Port Melbourne Training Depot,  the day is made up of classroom and practical training simulating traffic activity.

The course assists participants acquire skills to be able to read and understand traffic management plans as well as control traffic. You will also learn how to set up and use traffic control equipment.

The Traffic Control course provides training that is relevant to many industries, including: construction, mining, and drilling.

Training Outline

Students will receive training and achieve competence in the following:

Plan and Prepare

• Traffic controllers access, interpret and apply site traffic management plan procedures and ensure the work activity is compliant.

• You will need to obtain, confirm, clarify and apply the correct work instructions.

• Learning to obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements are part of the Traffic Control course in Melbourne.

• Identify, obtain and implement signage and devices.

• Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults.

• You must be able to identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements.

Control Traffic

• The Traffic Control course will show you how to position or confirm temporary traffic signs and barriers

• Direct traffic correctly Control vehicles and pedestrian traffic and ensure safety

• Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing conditions and position waiting vehicles for smooth traffic flow Use hand held stop/slow bats

• Use visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals

• Report traffic offenders

Operate Communication Devices

• Adjust communication device controls for optimum reception/transmission results

• The Traffic Control Course will teach how to transmit messages clearly and concisely

• Maintain communication device power supply

• Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact

Clean Up

• Remove or cover signs and devices sequentially to provide warning to motorists during shutdown

• Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment are all part of the Traffic Control course.