Apply current regulatory and industry requirements, including Main Roads WA CoP and Austroads Guides

Set up, program, operate, monitor, and close down temporary traffic signs, stop/slow bats and portable traffic control devices PTCDs in line with the TMP and legislative requirements

Control traffic safely with consideration for speed, environment, vehicles, sight lines, weather and contingency measures

Communicate effectively on site using two-way radios and other workplace methods

Conduct risk assessments to address hazards, personal safety, site conditions and emergency situations

Recognise safety implications and personal responsibilities when managing traffic at roadworks

Work in compliance with WHS, environmental and organisational requirements

Provide photographic identification on arrival (e.g. driver’s licence, passport)

Hold a current Main Roads WA Basic Worksite Traffic Management & Traffic Controller (BWTM & TC) accreditation (or be within the 3 month grace period of expiry)

Hold a Statement of Attainment in RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plan, RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat and RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace, or equivalent

Applicants must have sufficient Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to successfully complete this course. The training involves reading and interpreting work instructions and legislation, understanding traffic guidance schemes, performing basic calculations, completing site documentation, programming electronic traffic control devices, and actively listening and asking questions to clarify instructions. As part of the application process, all applicants are required to complete a short online LLND assessment. The results of this assessment are used to determine eligibility and suitability for entry into the course.

Be in a suitable level of physical fitness and health, as training requires lifting and moving signs and devices (approximately 6–8 kg each), setting up and packing down sites, and standing for periods of up to two hours while conducting traffic control

Hold a current or previously valid driver’s licence recognised by the WA Department of Transport (provisional licences are accepted; however, learner’s permits and R-N moped class licences are not)

Have evidence of active engagement in the industry within the previous 12 months such as work experience and/or employer/client references

Provide details of at least three (3) worksites from the past twelve (12) months, including date, location/suburb, description of works, contractor, and supervisor’s name and contact details for verification. Evidence must relate to the accreditation being sought. Traffic Controllers who also hold BWTM accreditation may submit evidence of BWTM tasks to be eligible for the Traffic Control refresher course.

A completed and signed site specific SWMS, JSA or other hazard assessment used on a worksite by the applicant within the last twelve (12) months

Steel-capped boots

High-visibility clothing

Gloves

Hat and sun protection

Wet weather gear (as required)