Project Description
TMI1 – Traffic Management Implementer Essentials
RIISS00060 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
RIISS00060 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
This TMI1 Traffic Management Implementers Course in Melbourne teaches you the skills and knowledge needed to plan, implement, interpret and oversee traffic management plans on urban settings, low-volume rural areas and Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 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 plan and assess risks associated with the role.
- How to Implement strategies to reduce identified risks.
- How to plan and prepare to Implement Traffic Management Plans.
- Set out and monitor the Traffic Guidance Scheme.
- How to communicate effectively using various types of equipment.
- How to communicate effectively with drivers and other workers.
- How to control traffic flow using signage and operating portable traffic control devices.
- Site clean-up procedures and de-commission of the worksite.
Benefits:
- Gain critical skills for leading and managing traffic management projects.
- Get a nationally recognised skill set.
- Earn credit towards higher traffic management levels
- Advance your career in traffic management.
- Learn how to ensure safety for workers and drivers on roads.
Who is this for?
- People who want to work for traffic management businesses as traffic management workers.
- Road construction workers who need management skills.
- Traffic management professionals.
- Anyone interested in learning about traffic management planning and implementation.
What you need to start:
- White Card (Students will need to have a statement of attainment for CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent)
Individuals seeking work as a traffic controller are strongly encouraged to complete Traffic Control (TC) and Traffic Management (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. See our combo TC1 & TMI1 course here.
Prerequisites
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent is required.
Please Note: As per the Skill Set RIISS00060 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads it is a requirement the student holds CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior. Which means we require a statement of attainment showing the student has completed CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent prior.
The physical White Card alone cannot be accepted.
If you do not hold CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry or equivalent then you can also sit 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 signage and laying out signage as per the traffic management plans.).
Please ensure you bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which should include steel-capped boots, a wide-brimmed hat and pants.
Key Course Information
RIISS00060 – Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads
UNITS OF COMPETENCY:
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management processes
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
- RIIWHS303 Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices
TOPICS:
- Overview of OHS roles and responsibilities
- Prepare to and implement traffic management plans
- Set up signage scheme
- Monitor traffic flow
- Close down / de-commission of a site
- Storage and maintenance of equipment and signage
- Hazard and risk management
- Principles of traffic controlling
- Working/communicating with road users with the use of equipment including signage / portable traffic control devices.
- Information around Temporary Traffic Management Category environments, as outlined in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management
Each of Construction Training Groups courses are facilitated by an approved member of our highly experienced training team in Melbourne, and includes trainer presentations, small group work and practical activities – so your participation will be required!
Assessment will be facilitated by an approved trainer and will require satisfactory completion of the following:
- A written assessment
- Practical demonstrations
- Completion of 3 different setups (2 on the job and 1 at our office) based on Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes relevant to Category 1 environments in a live traffic scenario under supervision.
- Final Sign off at Construction Training Group (This is counted as your 3rd set up and final sign off assessment). No Charge for final sign off, included in course price!
A refresher workshop is also required every three years. If your line of work involves the need to control the flow of traffic on public roads, it is extremely important that you have all the knowledge, information and training you need to conduct the task in an efficient and safe fashion. Fortunately, quality training courses are available to provide you with everything you need for the job. In Australia, it is necessary to obtain an official traffic management ticket if you are going to be conducting traffic at any point during a construction project. To do so, you will need to complete a training course led by an approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) like Construction Training Group.
Duration / Post Course Requirements
Face to Face in the classroom: 2 Days in classroom (These 2 days include both theoretical and simulated practical activities)
Post - Course Requirements:
- Students are required to complete 3 different set-ups relevant to their road type pertaining to a Traffic Management Category 1 environment (2 supervised during work placement and the 3rd will be completed at CTG premises for final sign off)
- Final assessment/3rd set up at CTG premises. This is Included in course price, No extra final assessment fees!
Note: Practical set ups and and final sign off must be completed within 6 months of course start date.
Construction Training Group has partnered with several traffic management companies, enabling us to offer students the opportunity to fulfil their required onsite traffic management set ups 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 work-placement period, learners must ensure that they supply their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which includes a UHF radio.
Students must provide Construction Training Group copies of the onsite Traffic Guidance Schemes and prestart- meetings used during their practical placements when attending their final sign off assessment at CTG (The Traffic Management Companies will provide you with these at completion of job placement) .
Cost
Total: $690.00 GST Free
This price includes all fees payable to Austroads and final assessment sign off at CTG Premises. No Hidden Cost!
Individuals seeking work as a traffic controller are strongly encouraged to complete Traffic Control (TC) and Traffic Management (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. See our combo TC1 & TMI1 course here.