Work Zone Traffic Management Refresher

Entry And Learner Requirements

This course is only available for operators who can provide verifiable evidence of operational experience. Current WZTM operators are required to complete this Refresher course in order to maintain their accreditation to conduct WZTM in SA.

This Refresher course must be completed every three years. Your WZTM card must be current at the time you start your course. If your card has expired, you must complete the 2 day WZTM course.

All Learners must complete a “Record of Training” form detailing previous operational experience and training. Registration for this course cannot be confirmed without this information. 

Learners must:

• Be able to read, write, speak and understand English 

• Be able to carry out basic mathematical calculations

• Hold a current WZTM Card

Course Prerequisite

All Learners must complete a practical “Challenge Test” at the start of the course to demonstrate operational experience. (Unsuccessful candidates will be advised to enrol into the 2 day Training and Assessment Course - further charges will apply

Interstate Bridging Course

This course also covers the requirements of a Bridging Course for experienced operators from other regulatory jurisdictions to enable them to be accredited within South Australia and to ensure they are compliant with the different WZTM rules and conditions applied across South Australia.

Note: Interstate operators MUST hold the current WZTM units (RIIWHS205E / RIIWHS302E) to complete this course

Course Content

• Prepare to implement traffic management plans

• Set out traffic guidance schemes

• Traffic control/ stop-slow bats

• Prepare to and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic

• Operate communication devices

• Monitoring traffic guidance scheme

• Closing down work activities / conducting housekeeping requirements

• SA Standards for WZTM and Field Guides

• Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management

Course Outcome and Award

On successful completion learners will be issued with

• Statement of Attainment issued by ATC

• Temporary Traffic Management Card

• Competency Card issued by DIT (Department of Infrastructure and Transport)