Traffic Control Renewal: 1300 179 568

1. Plan and prepare
1.1 Access, interpret and apply site traffic plan procedures and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions
1.3 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements
1.4 Identify, obtain and implement signage and devices
1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
1.6 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements

2. Control traffic
2.1 Position or confirm temporary traffic signs and barriers
2.2 Direct traffic correctly
2.3 Control vehicles and pedestrian traffic and ensure safety
2.4 Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing conditions and position waiting vehicles for smooth traffic flow
2.5 Use hand held stop/slow bats
2.6 Use visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals
2.7 Report traffic offenders

3. Operate communication devices
3.1 Adjust communication device controls for optimum reception/transmission results
3.2 Transmit messages clearly and concisely
3.3 Maintain communication device power supply
3.4 Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact

4. Clean up
4.1 Remove or cover signs and devices sequentially to provide warning to motorists during shutdown
4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment

On successful completion of this program, and on approval of an application to the Department of Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR), the trainee will be able to control traffic on a road way using a Stop/Slow bat in accordance with legislative requirements and guidelines set out in the MUTCD Part 3.

For candidates who wish to undertake Traffic Control Renewal training the following applies:
- Must hold a current QLD Traffic Control licence.
- Must be able to provide currency of industry practice of at least 32 hours as a Traffic Controller in the last 12 months.
- Undergo a criminal history check carried out by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Have a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Theory: 8 hours

To achieve a successful outcome participants will be assessed on the evidence collected from a range of activities included in the two parts of the assessment.

Part 1 - Theory
Written assessment which requires a 100% pass mark

Part 2 - Currency of Industry Practice
Practical assessment based on completion of practical exercise and assessment of the students currency in the industry. This will be done utilising the The Currency of Industry Practice Evidence Verification Process.

Statement of Attainment issued by RTO
Industry Authority Card issued by TMR

Traffic Controller Accreditation is issued for 3 years. It is your responsibility to ensure that you maintain current accreditation when performing Traffic Controller duties, and that you keep your contact details up to date by notifying the Department of Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) of any changes.

To apply for a Traffic Controllers Licence:

On completion of the course, successful students will need to apply to the QLD Department of Transport and Main roads for a Traffic Control Licence, an additional fee is payable.

Full details regarding the Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme can be obtained from the TMR website.
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When applying for the Traffic Controllers Licence with TMR you will need to take the Statement of Attainment as issued by our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to the TMR.

What you need to bring on the day:
- Identification (Drivers Licence & White Card)
- Full PPE (long-legged pants)
- Long sleeve Hi-Vis shirt
- Hard hat with brim
- Steel capped boots
- USI Number (see prerequisites)
- Pen, highlighters and notebook