Traffic Controller (TC) Course

Dates and times subject to change without notice – please check website for current dates

Please note the 'Traffic Controller' component requires 'current or previous evidence of holding a valid driver’s licence; - minimum probationary. 

It must be a Recognised Driver's Licence – check here if you are from overseas https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/transferring-your-overseas-licence.asp 

 Enrol with the most knowledgeable and qualified Traffic Management Trainers in Western Australia, offering industry leading accreditation

Please contact us first before enrolling in this course on 0427 268 882.

The Traffic Controller (TC) course is the Main Roads WA accreditation required to control traffic with a stop/slow bat in Western Australia. This course gives you the skills and knowledge to  It DOES NOT, however, allow you to implement a traffic management plan and setup signage. To do this you must also complete the Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) accreditation. So if you are considering working as a traffic controller for a traffic management company you will need both this course, Traffic Controller (TC) and Basic Worksite Traffic Management (BWTM) accreditation.

The Traffic Controller (TC) course covers the following 3 units: 

• (RIIWHS205D) Control traffic with a stop/slow bat 
• (RIICOM201D) Communicate in the workplace 
• (RIIWHS201D) Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures  

Students are trained in traffic management by the highest qualified traffic management trainers in Western Australia. We are Independent Traffic Management Auditors with extensive day to day experience on the road. Together with the appropriate and required theory an emphasis is placed on practical on the ground training and basic traffic management implementation.

Eligible for the Construction Training Fund?

Course cost is $90

Please check with Perth Traffic Training for eligibility

What you need:

• A valid Worksafe WA Construction Safety Awareness Training Card or Construction Induction White Card
• A  Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (Haven't got one? Click here to create your USI number  Already have one? Click here to find out to retreive your USI number
• Evidence of a valid or having held a Drivers Licence recognised in Western Australia.

Students are required to wear appropriate clothing for the practical component of the course such as hi vis long sleeved sheet and long pants and safety boots. Please dress to the weather conditions such as a hat for warm, sunny weather and wet weather attire for wet days.

This accreditation is valid for three years for use anywhere in the state of Western Australia.

Our points of difference

• We are Independent Traffic Management Roadworks Auditors and deliver the Main Roads WA accreditation training ourselves. So you know you are getting the best.
• We don't hire trainers so we are able to offer one of the most inexpensive courses in W.A
• Our service continues after you have completed your course. We give you the ability to access our knowledge when you are out onsite and need advice. 
• We specialise in traffic management training. 
• More and more Traffic Management companies are sending their personnel to us for training
• Training shows you HOW but we go further to educate you in WHY
• Read our genuine testimonials provided by our students

Literacy and Numeracy

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills in the English language to complete assessments, understand traffic guidance schemes and documentation and communicate effectively in a traffic management environment. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this further.

Main Roads WA Traffic Management Accreditation Application Information

Period of Accreditation

The Accreditation is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issue, following which a re-application will be required.

Proof of Identity (POI)

Applicants can prove their identity with any one of the following current full POI documents:

• Photographic driver’s licence issued within Australia or from a a country approved by the department of Transport
• Australian passport
• Document of identity issued by the Passport Office
• Photographic identity card issued by Main Roads, Australian Defence Force, Australian Federal, State or Territory Police Service
• WA photographic (security) licence issued by or cleared with the WA Police Service

Public Access Accreditation Listing

For the purpose of Accreditation verification a registry of the following information

will be made available on the Main Roads website for viewing

by the general public. This includes

• Graduate’s Name,
• Level of Accreditation,
• Accreditation reference number,
• Date of Accreditation and the Expiry date

What you will receive upon successful completion

RTO Statement of Attainment

MRWA Certificate of Accreditation valid for three years from date of issue

MRWA traffic management ID card with photo for three years from date of issue

 Perth Traffic Training Perth Traffic Training in partnership with with Star Training and Assessing RTO 21830

"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."

Please contact Perth Traffic Training for eligibility.