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Traffic Control / Management Training Courses Perth

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BASIC WORKSITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (BWTM) and TRAFFIC CONTROL (TC)

RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop/slow bat

Price

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Location

On-site at your workplace or alternatively at our Perth Training Facility.
BWTM 2 Days
BWTM and TC 3 Days
TC only 1 day
Refresher Course 1 day
Face to face delivery. The course involves a theory and practical assessment.
Participants must hold a white card and be able to converse and comprehend basic English. A valid Drivers Licence is also required.
  • Construction Induction Card (White Card)
  • Valid Drivers Licence
  • USI number (available at www.usi.gov.au)
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Appropriate clothing as required for the weather conditions on the day as the practical training element will be outdoors. This may include a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket etc.
Upon successful completion, participants will receive a photo ID card, a Main Roads certificate and a statement of attainment for all units completed.

Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM)

(Includes 3 units of competency RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace, RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures and RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plan)

This nationally recognised unit is designed for individuals who are required to communicate in the workplace within the resources and infrastructure industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Course content includes

Planning and preparing for workplace communication using equipment and systems
  • Applying, interpreting and applying site communication documentation
  • Identifying and accessing communication equipment components and systems
  • Establishing and maintaining communication with others
Communicating using communication equipment and systems –
  • Identifying and accessing communication
  • Applying, Identifying and selecting most appropriate communication system
  • Using communication equipment and systems
  • Acknowledging and responding to communication
  • Taking, confirming and passing on messages promptly to others in a clear and concise manner
  • Following safety procedures including the passing of reports
  • Identifying and reporting faults in communication equipment
Carrying out face-to-face routine communication
  • Speaking clearly and listening carefully to promote understanding
  • Asking questions and confirming meaning of information
  • Using site approved signalling methods to convey information
  • Participating in discussion to obtain and clarify information
  • Communicating cooperatively and effectively with others
Completing written documentation
  • Completing written documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Using approved documents and passing on written information to others
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Course content includes

Accessing and applying site safety procedures
  • Accessing, interpreting and applying work health and safety procedures
  • Carrying out isolation and immobilisation of energy sources
  • Locating, interpreting and applying site plans, transport rules and signage
  • Identifying, acting and reporting on breaches of site safety
Applying personal safety measures
  • Selecting and wearing personal protective equipment
  • Establishing and maintaining a clean and tidy work area
  • Obtaining permits and clearances before work is carried out
  • Applying safe manual handling procedures
  • Identifying and applying site procedures for high-risk activities
Applying operational safety measures
  • Recognising and responding to alarms
  • Identifying responsibility in responding to emergencies
  • Applying basic fire-fighting techniques
  • Identifying emergency escape routes and procedures
Maintaining personal wellbeing
  • Identifying and preventing risks to personal well being
  • Identifying, acting on and reporting dangerous situations
  • Requirements for fitness for duty
  • Complying with work health and safety policies including smoking, alcohol and drug use
Identifying and reporting incidents
  • Recognising and communicating incidents and injury statistics
  • Preparing and reporting written records of incidents and injury
  • Contributing and participating in incident investigations
This nationally recognised unit addresses the competency required to access, interpret and apply site traffic management plan procedures to ensure traffic is controlled safely and ensure the safety of construction and maintenance workers and the general public.

Course content includes

Preparing to implement traffic management plan
  • Determining worksite requirements and scope of traffic management plan and traffic guidance scheme
  • Identifying and addressing and controlling potential risks, hazards and environmental issues
  • Validating suitability of traffic management plan and traffic guidance scheme and confirming requirements are met
  • Ensuring personnel are resourced and receive instructions to implement traffic management plan and traffic guidance scheme
  • Confirming communication requirements are addressed
Setting out traffic guidance scheme
  • Installing and inspecting signs and devices according to the traffic guidance scheme
  • Inspecting traffic guidance scheme and authorising work crew to proceed
  • Confirming work crew are protected from worksite hazards
Monitoring traffic guidance scheme
  • Confirming traffic flow is being monitored by required personnel
  • Applying adjustments to traffic guidance scheme if necessary, to maintain required traffic flow
  • Monitoring work activities and applying required measures to ensure work crew and road user compliance
  • Procedure for reporting offending motorists
Closing down work activities
  • Removal or covering of signage, devices and equipment as required
  • Checking, cleaning, maintaining and storing tools and equipment
  • Finalising traffic work zone and closing down work site

Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) and Traffic Control (TC)

(Includes 4 units of competency RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace, RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures, RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans and RIIWHS205E – Control traffic with stop-slow bat)

Together with the above three units you will also be required to complete the fourth unit below. This unit is also available as a stand-alone unit.

This nationally recognised unit addresses the competency required to control traffic using a stop-slow bat to ensure the safety of construction and maintenance workers and the general public.

Course content includes

Preparing to control traffic
  • Personal protective equipment required
  • Interpreting work instructions and planning work
  • Applying worksite policies and procedures including environmental protection requirements
  • Planning and preparing for accidents and emergencies
  • Selecting tools and equipment required to control traffic
Controlling traffic and operating communication devices
  • Using communication devices to communicate and confirm messages
  • Directing traffic using hand held stop-slow bat and hand signals
  • Monitoring traffic and make adjustments for changing traffic conditions
  • Checking and performing maintenance on communication equipment
  • Procedure for reporting offending motorists
Conducting housekeeping activities
  • Removal or covering of signs as required
  • Cleaning, checking and storing tools and equipment
  • Procedure for reporting environmental damage
This course addresses the competency required to refresh your current BWTM and BWTM and TC knowledge. It is a requirement that participants complete the refresher course every three years to keep their certificate current. Evidence of previous card or statement of attainment must be supplied to qualify for a refresher course. Main Roads state that RTOs can only accept qualifications that have expired within 3 months from the expiry date.

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