Traffic management-implementation (known as yellow card)

Course Description

Duration: 1 Day

Practical assessment fees ($80) & card fees ($27) already included in the price  

The practical assessment at the end of the day

Learning outcomes

Identify safety implications of traffic control at road works and personal responsibilities

Set up, monitor and close down traffic control devices according to a nominated TGS/TMP, to WHS and legislative requirements

Operate a two-way radio correctly and effectively

Check, clean and store equipment on completion of work and close down a TGS/TMP

Know the basic function of the TGS/TMP system

Locate and apply required legislations, documentation, policies and procedures including documentation required for worksite projects and required traffic management

Locate and apply required legislation, regulations, codes and procedures including Austroads Codes of Practice and WHS applicable to temporary traffic management

Adapt to all work health and safety (WHS) and operational requirements

Use the site/location assessment, distinguish topographical landmarks and carry out authorised risk control

Conduct an onsite check of a TGS/TMP to identify any unexpected risks/hazards

Plan for emergencies that may arise

Ensure spacing between signs and traffic control devices is in line with a TGS/TMP

Understand speed, environment, type and class of vehicles, traffic density, sight lines, environmental conditions, weather patterns and surface type

Maintain traffic incident reports

Monitor traffic controllers

Units of competency

RIIWHS201E Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures

RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace

RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process

RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans

RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

*You must bring in 100 points of identification as proof of identity on the day of training with appropriate documentation as per the form. (eg: Must bring Current Passport and a NSW Photo ID card or NSW driver Licence) and a USI number (www.usi.gov.au).

*Min 17 Years of age to able to participate in the Traffic courses 

Acceptable understanding of English language, literacy and numeracy