Basic Worksite Traffic Management & Traffic Controller Course WA

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The Basic Worksite Traffic Management & Traffic Controller (BWTM & TC) is a three and a half (3.5) day course that is a mandatory requirement for individuals undertaking traffic management and control duties on roads within Western Australia. This course provides participants with the theory and practical skills to safely implement traffic management plans control traffic for works on roads, and operate portable traffic control devices (PTCDs). The training ensures that traffic flow is effectively maintained while minimising safety risks to both road users and workers. Training is delivered face-to-face and incorporates classroom learning, group discussions, case studies, simulated exercises, and practical application in both simulated and live traffic environments. Assessment is conducted through knowledge questionnaires, practical demonstrations, and direct observation across a variety of scenarios. This course is ideal for a wide variety of job roles such as Traffic Controllers, General Labourers, Landscaper, Plant Operators, Site Supervisors and Project Managers.

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.

Apply stopping sight distance, visibility and contingency measures when operating PTCDs or stop/slow bats

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

Communicate effectively on site using two-way radios

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

Understand safety implications and personal responsibilities in traffic control at road works

Work in compliance with all WHS and operational requirements

Upon successful completion, all participants will be issued by AusQ Training RTO 52361 with the following nationally recognised Statement of Attainments:

RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat

RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

RIIWHS303 Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices

AusQ Training is a Main Roads WA approved training provider, therefore, upon successful completion and meeting all the required Main Roads WA pre requisites, participants will also receive a digital Main Roads WA Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) & Traffic Controller (TC) accreditation (valid for 3 years).

Days	Time
3.5 days	Course times are subject to change. Please refer to your course confirmation letter for exact times. 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (please arrive 15 minutes prior course times) 7:30 am – 11:30 am or may at times be scheduled 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (half day)

Days

Time

3.5 days

**Course times are subject to change. Please refer to your course confirmation letter for exact times.**

7:30 am – 4:00 pm (please arrive 15 minutes prior course times)
7:30 am – 11:30 am or may at times be scheduled 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (half day)

Participants are required to:

Provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

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

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 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

Participants are required to wear appropriate work attire, including:

Steel capped boots

Hi-visibility clothing

Gloves

Hat and sun protection

Wet weather gear (as required)

Wearing the correct PPE is essential, as the course involves practical training and assessment in live and outdoor environments.

To meet Main Roads WA accreditation and licensing requirements, participants must:

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)

Provide evidence of a valid Construction Induction Training Card (commonly referred to as a Blue/White Card).

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These requirements must be supplied with your enrolment to enable the issuing of a Main Roads WA accreditation upon successful completion of the course.

Metropolitan Rate $750 per person

Regional Rate $866 per personNo GST for Nationally Accredited Training.

Construction Training Fund (CTF) SubsidyMetropolitan Rate $525 – You pay $225 per personRegional Rate $692.80 – You pay $173.20 per person Note: This subsidy is available to eligible participants only.

The Construction Training Fund provides funding support for training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the support of the Construction Training Fund in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers.

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Whether you need traffic management training for 1 to 500 people, basic to advanced training, delivered anywhere in Western Australia – we’ve got the capabilities to assist. If you would like us to travel to your workplace and provide training for a group of people, please take 2 minutes to complete our request form below.

By completing our request form, we will obtain details relating to your training requirements so we can better understand your needs. Once your response has been received we will prepare a formal quote and current availability options for your consideration.

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The key difference between these two accreditation’s is that the BWTM/TC accreditation allows you to implement signage and stop / control traffic, whereas the BWTM only permits you to implement signage. The BWTM/TC accreditation is our most popular course and is required to become a qualified Traffic Controller. Whereas the BWTM is more suited to job roles that work off the road, in verge areas such as surveyors, landscapers, plant operators etc.

To obtain a Main Roads WA BWTM/TC accreditation, it is a requirement to hold a non-learner Western Australian or an equivalent interstate driver’s licence, except an R-N (Moped) class, or an overseas equivalent driver’s licence from a country that is recognised by the Western Australian Department of Transport. It is recommended to obtain your full driver’s licence first, and then undertake the course.

We are a RTO only and therefore do not offer any employment associated with training courses. However we value the importance of training leading to employment outcomes, therefore have a dedicated Job Board where our learners to search and get connected with employers who are actively recruiting for traffic management or construction workers. Visit www.ausqtraining.com.au/jobboard

If you have undertaken any registered training since 2015, you may already have a USI. Go to the USI registry system, select one of 4 available options to retrieve your USI, click here https://www.usi.gov.au/students/find-your-usi

We pride ourselves on prompt processing times. Ensuring you have provided all required details including payment, your certification will be processed immediately and details visible on the Main Roads WA Graduate Database within five (5) working days.

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What Our Customers Say About Us

I choose AusQ Training for the assistance with providing a refresher course for my AWTM. They were able to offer flexibility of service. I would recommend others to AusQ Training within the construction industry seeking Traffic Management training services.

Robbie Cribbin

Project Manager - Downer

We reached out to AusQ Training as it is a contract requirement for our operators to obtain this license to perform works within 3m of a road. AusQ were able to offer the training the soonest. We now have the ability to expand the number of staff we can resource to serve our contract. I would recommend AusQ to others as it is fast access to training that meets requirements.

John Markby

Operations Manager - Phillip Best Plumbing

I would love to just let you know that my trainer was incredibly amazing and I would highly recommend them to everyone! The trainer was very professional throughout the whole training course and made the situation so interesting! Honestly could not rate them enough. They were just absolutely amazing and so approachable! It made doing this course very very fun and makes me want to do another course just to have them as a trainer again!!

Tyler Bond

Student - Private

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