Traffic Management Implementer Course (Yellow Card)

TP Training is an approved training provider by SafeWork NSW for the RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer (Yellow Card) course in Sydney. This training program equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to implement a work zone traffic management plan on or near a worksite.

Please note: This course does not provide qualification to control traffic with a stop/slow bat or boom gate, nor does it authorize participants to modify existing traffic control plans.

+ Related courses: Traffic Controller Blue Card and Traffic Control Combo Blue and Yellow Card

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for individuals with traffic control experience looking to advance their career within the traffic control/management industry. It is designed for those responsible for setting up, monitoring, and closing down traffic guidance schemes (TGS) or Traffic Management Plans (TMP). It also includes skills related to the operation of portable traffic control devices.

Fees.

Key Competencies

The course offers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, including:

• Safety implications and personal responsibilities in traffic management
• Set-up, monitor, and close-down of traffic control devices following a nominated TGS/TMP as per WHS and legislative standards
• Effective use of two-way radios
• Proper care and maintenance of traffic control equipment
• Understanding the TGS/TMP system and associated documentation, policies, and regulations, including Austroads Codes of Practice
• Risk management at worksites, including the ability to conduct on-site checks to identify hazards and prepare for emergencies
• Monitoring traffic controllers to ensure safety and efficiency
• Accurate incident reporting related to traffic management at roadworks

Participants will also gain essential skills in:

• Identifying and applying WHS policies and procedures.
• Communicating effectively in workplace settings.
• Risk management as it applies to traffic management and control.

For more details on the course structure and objectives, you can visit the full course outline.

Units of Competency

Upon successful completion, participants will receive accreditation in the following units of competency:

1. RIIWHS201E – Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
2. RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
3. RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management process
4. RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
5. RIIWHS303 – Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

Entry Requirements

To enroll in the Traffic Management Implementer course, participants must meet the following criteria:

• Be 17 years of age or older
• Hold a current SafeWork NSW White Card (or equivalent)
• Provide original ID documents totaling 100 points, as per SafeWork NSW ID guidelines (photo ID, date of birth, signature, and residential address must be included)
• Provide proof of Australian/New Zealand citizenship or residency
• Be physically capable of lifting equipment, signs, and other devices during practical training
• Provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number
• Complete a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy assessment with TP Training

If you require additional support due to language or literacy challenges, please contact TP Training at 1800 577 301 or email [email protected] for assistance.

Course Structure & Duration

This course involves:

• One full day (8 hours) of classroom-based training
• Half-day (3 hours) live practical assessment

Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the course start time to complete enrollment paperwork. Late arrivals (15 minutes after the start time) will not be permitted to join the course.

Participants must wear appropriate safety gear for practical sessions, including work boots, long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, a hat, and a high-visibility vest or shirt.

Training & Assessment

The training consists of:

• Classroom activities and theory lessons
• Group discussions and questionnaires
• Practical implementation using full-scale devices in controlled environments

Assessments are conducted as per the RII Resources and Infrastructure training package and must be completed across three live projects on real traffic management worksites.

Assessment methods include:

• Written questionnaires and theory-based activities
• On-site practical application and observations
• Submission of workplace samples and documentation

Certification

Upon successful completion of both the theory and practical assessments, participants will receive:

1. A SafeWork NSW Statement of Completion (SOC), valid for 90 days, allowing participants to work under supervision
2. A nationally recognized Statement of Attainment (SOA) for the completed units of competency

Participants must complete a live practical assessment within the 90-day validity period to receive a SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWC) card. The card may take up to four weeks to arrive by post from SafeWork NSW. If not received within this timeframe, participants should contact SafeWork NSW at 13 10 50.

For further information or to enroll in the Traffic Management Implementer (Yellow Card) course, contact TP Training at:

• Phone: 1800 577 301
• Email: [email protected]

External Links for Further Information

• SafeWork NSW
• Austroads Codes of Practice

Course Delivery:

RIISS00055 Traffic Implementer Skill Set is being delivered, assessed and Statement of Attainment issued by DLI Training (RTO ID: 21714)
DLI Training is accredited by ASQA to deliver this training course and is responsible for the quality of training and assessment
DLI Training is a SafeWork NSW approved training provider for traffic control training