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The Advanced Worksite Traffic Management
(AWTM)

COURSE: AWTM

TIME: 0700 - 1500

DURATION: 40hrs (5 DAYS)

COST $1850*

CTF SUBSIDISED COST: $610*

*Subject to change without notice

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This Main Roads WA Accreditation Course provides participants with the theory and practical skills required to design and prepare detailed Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.  Including those in accordance with and up to the planning level specified in AS1742.3 Part 3 – 2019 and the AGTTM.  

This level of Main Roads WA accreditation is suited to Traffic Planners, Project Managers, Approving Officers and those working in the industry with at least basic worksite Traffic management for more than 12 months

Course Dates, Locations & Fees

For information regarding upcoming training dates, locations and fees please see our Training Calendar
*Note: Students are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled course start time, late attendees may be refused entry to the course..

Pre-Requisites

ALL LEARNERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION UPON ARRIVING FOR THEIR COURSE.

 

Laptop, PC, Mac or tablet loaded with Microsoft Office (Word) or similar is essential.

Free Wifi available.

Please refer to 'Training Day' section below for more details.


Participants will need to provide the following:

  • Hold the WorkSafe Construction Induction White Card or Safety Awareness (Blue) Card 

  • Provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Create or find your USI Here

Participants will need a level of language, literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to meet the requirements of the course, at a minimum the ability to:

  • Comply with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

  • Communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

  • Identify and select appropriate traffic guidance scheme and implement traffic management plans

  • Apply legislative requirements

  • Describe the effects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances

  • Clearly communicate on a hand held radio

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Main Roads WA Certificate of Accreditation – Basic Worksite Traffic Management

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Statements of Attainment or USI transcript (minimum) for:​

  • RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace.

  • RIIWHS302E Implement a traffic management plan accreditation

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1 years’ experience in traffic management, road asset management, road safety, road design, road construction or road maintenance

CV or similar providing details of practical experience e.g. employer, job role, type of work undertaken, dates, etc.

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A letter or third party report from your employer detailing the type of work you have performed;

 

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List a minimum of three worksites where you have undertaken traffic management duties in the previous 12 months (e.g. setting up signs/devices, controlling traffic, pedestrian management, etc.)

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                              DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST HERE 

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Course Content

At the completion of the AWTM course you will have gained an understanding of the relevant Australian, State and Territory traffic management legislation, as well as  the theory and practical skills required to design and prepare detailed Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes.  Including those in accordance with and up to the planning level specified in AS1742.3 Part 3 – 2019 and the AGTTM.

Assessment Method

Knowledge based questionnaires, practical demonstration and post course assessments.

Competencies

Upon successful completion, all participants will receive:

1. Nationally recognised Statement of Attainment issued by Star Training & Assessing (RTO 21830) for the following units:

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2. Perth Traffic Training on behalf of Star Training & Assessing is a Main Roads WA approved training provider therefore, upon successful completion and meeting all the required Main Roads WA pre-requisites, participants will also receive a Main Roads WA Advanced Worksite Traffic Management (AWTM)  Accreditation, valid for 3 years from date of issue.

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3. MRWA Traffic Management ID Card with photo, valid for three years from date of issue.

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Public Access Accreditation Listing

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All participants who successfully complete the course will have the below information added to a registry on the Main Roads website, for viewing by the general public or the purpose of Accreditation verification.

The information listed will include:

  • Graduate’s Name

  • Level of Accreditation

  • Accreditation reference number

  • Date of Accreditation and the Expiry date

Training Day

Student Requirements

  • Laptop, PC, Mac or tablet with internet connection with Microsoft Word uploaded is essential. - Free Wifi available. 

  • Copy of Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management PART 3 (Static Worksites)  

  • A copy of an up to date - Main Roads WA Traffic Management for Works on Roads Code of Practice

 

Dress Code

Majority of this course is classroom based and therefore casual, comfortable clothing is acceptable. The trainer will advise if students are required to wear appropriate clothing for any site visits or practical components of the course.

This includes:

  • hi- visibility long sleeved shirt (If you do not have hi-vis, we have vests that you can borrow)

  • long pants 

  • safety boots

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Please dress to the weather conditions such as a hat and sunscreen for warm, sunny weather and wet weather attire for wet days.

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Catering

Catering will be provided for this courses including tea & coffee refreshments and lunch. Please let us know if you have specific dietary requirements.

There are some nearby food outlets if you wish to purchase your lunch and kitchen facilities if you require, should you bring your own.

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Parking & Transportation

Free Parking is available, however please adhere to signage as some areas have time limitations. Our training venue is located near Gosnells Train Station. There is a bus stop right out front of the venue.

Reaccreditation

Re-accreditation of all traffic management accreditation holders is required every three (3) years.  It is a requirement that ‘refresher training’ is undertaken, within three months of expiry to gain re-accreditation with Main Roads WA. Failure to sit the Refresher training by the end of the three months will require the full course to be taken again.

Please note that once your card expires you cannot implement traffic management on Western Australian roads.


Reaccreditation Training is available for this accreditation for those able to meet the pre-requisite requirements – find out more here.

Subsidies

Construction Training Fund (CTF) Subsidy is applicable to this course, for eligible participants only, however due to post course assessment requirements ALL claims (both individuals and employers) must be made directly to CTF at the successful completion of the course. Some exceptions may apply, please contact us for further details.

See our Subsidy Page for further info regarding eligibility & individual claims.

 

“The Construction Training Fund provides funding support for training of eligible workers in the construction industry. We acknowledge the support of the Construction Training Fund in reducing the costs of training for eligible workers.”

 

No other government training entitlements and subsidy arrangements are currently available for this course.

How To Enrol

To secure your spot in any of our courses, please head over to our course calendar and select the course you wish to enrol in, then follow the prompts to complete your online enrolment.

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All courses require upfront payment, unless you have an approved account with Perth Traffic Training.

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Once your booking request has been received, we will review your enrolment to ensure all pre-requisites have been met. Upon approval by our admissions team your spot in the course will be confirmed via email. 

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