Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Already have prior experience in traffic management or currently working in the traffic management industry? Here is how to get recognition for prior experience and fast track your way to gaining your new TC and TMI credentials.

CLICK LINKS BELOW TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT RPL APPLICATION FORMS:

TC1 (RIISS00058) RPL Application for Applicant

TC2 (RIISS00059) RPL Application for Applicant

TMI1 (RIISS00060) RPL Application for Applicant

TMI2 (RIISS00061) RPL Application for Applicant

TMI3 (RIISS00062) RPL Application for Applicant

Please read the following prior to applying:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for Traffic Control and Traffic Management

Already working in traffic control or traffic management?

RPL lets you turn your on-the-job experience into the new Austroads TC and TMI credentials. You show us what you can do & what you have done, and we assess it against the skill set requirements.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that credits you for the skills and knowledge you’ve already gained through work. Instead of sitting through a full course, you provide evidence of your experience, and an assessor checks it against the requirements of each skill set.

If you meet every requirement, you receive the same nationally recognised Statement of Attainment as someone who completed the full course. RPL isn’t about skipping training. It’s about recognising that your experience counts.

Before You Apply: Order and Prerequisites

RPL must be completed in the correct order:

• CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (or equivalent) must be completed before starting TC1 or TMI1.
• TC1 must be successfully completed before progressing to TC2.
• TMI1 must be successfully completed before progressing to TMI2 or TMI3.

Each skill set is assessed on its own. You can’t apply for all skill sets as one combined RPL assessment, and each one must be completed before moving to the next where a prerequisite applies.

Each skill set also has its own entry requirements. Please check the relevant course page before applying.

How the RPL Process Works

Step 1: Initial Chat and Eligibility Check

Start with a quick conversation with our traffic team. We’ll talk about your experience, and which skill sets you’re aiming for, check you’re eligible for RPL, and answer any questions.

Step 2: Gather Your Evidence

Download the RPL application form for each skill set (links above) and gather evidence of your traffic management experience. This may include:

• Traffic guidance schemes, traffic management plans or other workplace documents
• Signed SWMS or JSAs
• Job sheets or logbooks
• Copies of licences or previous training certificates
• References from employers or supervisors
• Your resume
• Contact details for 1–2 referees who can confirm your skills on the job

Tip: Quality over quantity. Most experienced workers have more evidence than they think, and our team can help.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

Submit your completed application form and evidence by email or in person, along with a signed declaration that everything is true and accurate. If you’re unsure about anything, we can check your submission before formal assessment begins.

Step 4: Assessor Review

A qualified assessor reviews your application and evidence. If anything is missing, we’ll contact you.

Step 5: Competency Conversation (Before Your Assessment Day)

Before your assessment day, you’ll have a one-on-one competency conversation with the assessor via phone call or in person. This is a discussion about your experience, not a test. The assessor may ask you to explain work you’ve done or talk through “what would you do if…” scenarios.

This conversation confirms your industry currency and helps the assessor identify any gaps, so any gap training can be planned before you arrive. It must be completed before your assessment day. It does not happen on the day.

Step 6: Book Your Assessment Day

Once your review and competency conversation are done, we’ll book your assessment day. We’ll let you know what to bring (for example, photo ID, your White Card and PPE).

Step 7: Assessment Day

The assessment day usually runs 1–2 days, depending on the skill sets you’re applying for.

• Localised content: A short briefing on Victorian requirements and recent changes, including the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management, relevant Australian Standards and Victorian road authority requirements.
• Gap training (if required): Any gap training identified by your assessor is done first, before your TC1 assessment. Depending on the day, it runs either before or after the localised content.
• Practical demonstration (if required): If your evidence doesn’t clearly cover a skill, you may be asked to demonstrate it, for example setting up a basic traffic control layout or positioning a portable traffic signal.
• Written knowledge assessment/s (challenge test): A set of questions on traffic control and management procedures, safety and best practice, based on the national training package and Austroads guidelines.

Step 8: Outcome

Your assessor reviews your evidence, competency conversation, written assessment and any practical demonstration/gap training, then confirms the outcome with you.

If you’re successful, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for each skill set achieved, along with your digital card.

If you’re not yet competent: We’ll give you clear feedback on what was missing and agree the next steps with you. That might be further training, extra evidence or reassessment of a specific area. You may still achieve some skill sets while completing others.

Pricing Note

Gap training is charged in addition to the RPL fee if it’s needed. Your assessor will discuss this with you before your assessment day.

Ready to Get Started?

Talk to our traffic team about your options:

• Phone: (03) 9763 5449
• Email: traffic@constructiontraininggroup.com.au with the subject line “RPL Enquiry”. Tell us a bit about your experience and we’ll come back to you with the next steps.

In person: Visit our Rowville office, or send us a message