Short Courses

This course addresses the skills and knowledge for those responsible for stopping and starting traffic in temporary traffic management using a stop/slow bat or boom gate. The program is a good entry point for those wishing to establish themselves into the traffic control/management industry.

Successful completion of this training will result in the attainment of the nationally accredited unit of competency: 

• RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures 
• RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
• RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
• RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

Course Outline:

Participants attend face to face training for 2 days, consisting of theory and practical activities, observations and written assessments. 

Upon satisfactory completion of training, a Statement of Completion (SOC) will be issued to confirm that the participant has completed the training and achieved the competency level required to carry out the work under workplace supervision.

SOC’s are valid for 90 days from date of issue and during this time, the participants implement their newly learned skills ‘on the job’, on a minimum of two separate occasions.

An additional half day assessment, conducted by LGTI, is then also completed within the 90 day period.

Please note: Additional costs may be incurred for re-assessment or retraining, should satisfactory completion not achieved within the 90 days.

Download course brochure for more information.

This course does not qualify a participant to set up or work with traffic control plans (Implement Traffic Control Plans). See our Combined Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans brochure.

Does this sound like the course you’re looking for? 

Follow the registration link to secure your place in a course. Or, contact us if you’re unsure and our knowledgeable team will talk you through the course and any eligibility requirements.

Public courses are held regularly at our Thornton training centre, centrally located near Newcastle, Maitland, Central Coast and the Hunter.

Students must arrive at 8:00am sharp to complete the pre-course administration. Training will commence at 8:30am. Please read your course confirmation for further information about what you should bring with you on the day.

Contact us to enquire about having this course delivered at your premises.