TC2 – Traffic Control Advanced

RIISS00059 – Traffic Controller Skill Set for High Volume Roads (TC Advanced)

This Traffic Control Course in Melbourne teaches you the necessary skills and knowledge for effectively performing traffic control duties and regulating traffic flow using stop-slow bats on high volume roads and Temporary Traffic Management Category 2 environments, as outlined in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.

This course designed for any individual working or intending to work directly for a Traffic Management Business.

For anyone who is or intending to carrying out short term low impact works on the road network, including the utilities sector, surveying industry and event workers please see our short term work courses here.

What you’ll learn:

How to safely manage traffic flow on high-volume roads.
How to plan and assess risks associated with the role.
How to Implement strategies to reduce identified risks.
How to communicate effectively using various types of equipment.
How to communicate effectively with drivers and other workers.
How to control traffic flow using stop-slow bats and operating portable traffic control devices.
Site clean-up procedures on high volume roads.

Benefits:

Get a nationally recognised skill set.
Open doors to jobs in road construction, traffic management, line marking and other industries.

Who is this for?

Traffic controllers who have already completed the basic course TC1 course and wish to work on more complex roads.
Construction workers who need advanced traffic control skills.
Anyone interested in working on busier roads.

What you need to start:

Completion of the TC1 basic traffic controller course RIISS00058 – Traffic Controller Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
At least 40 hours of experience as a traffic controller.

Ready to take your skills to the next level? Sign up for the advanced course today!

Individuals seeking work as a traffic controller are strongly encouraged to complete Traffic Control (TC) and Traffic Management Implementer (TMI). Most Traffic Management companies require you to hold both TC and TMI credentials in order to obtain any employment in the traffic management industry. You can see our TC2 & TMI2 Combo course here.

Prerequisite

Completion of the TC1 basic traffic controller course RIISS00058 – Traffic Controller Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
At least 40 hours of experience as a traffic controller.

Note: the 20 hours of experience required to gain TC1 can be credited against the 40 hours experience requirement. You only need an additional 20 hours after TC1 sign-off has been completed.

If you do not hold RIISS00058 – Traffic Controller Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads then you can complete this course with CTG by clicking here!

Selection Criteria

Participants must be able to converse and comprehend basic English. Participants will complete language, numeracy and literacy assessments on course commencement to assess their capacity to meet language requirements.

Applicants must also have the physical capacity to meet the requirements of the unit (i.e. carry and handle the stop-slow bats and signages as required.).

Please ensure you bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which should include steel-capped boots, a wide-brimmed hat and pants.

Course Credentials

Skill Set

RIISS00059 - Traffic Controller Skill Set for High Volume Roads

Unit of Competency:

RIIWHS207 Control traffic on high volume roads.

Duration / Post Course Requirements

Face to Face in the classroom: 1 Day in classroom (This 1 day includes both theoretical learning and theory assessment)

Post - Course Requirements:

20 Hours jobsite placement performing traffic control duties with provided log book on the road type pertaining to a Traffic Management Category 2 environment.
Final assessment on a live job site within a 25km radius of CTG after 20 hours has been completed (Included in course price, No extra final assessment fees!)
Note: 20 Hours job site experience and sign off must be completed within 6 months of course.

Construction Training Group has partnered with several traffic management companies, enabling us to offer students the opportunity to fulfil their required log book hours through these partnerships. With the possibility of further work for the right candidates.

Alternatively, students may choose to complete this requirement at their preferred workplace.

Throughout the log book work-placement period, learners must ensure that they supply their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes a UHF radio.