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A Traffic Controller directs cars and other vehicles or pedestrians during road closures or detours. You might direct traffic around an accident scene or roadworks or work during large public events or emergency situations. Traffic Controllers often use stop and slow signs but you may also set up temporary traffic lights. You’ll ensure traffic is moving as effectively as possible during a disruption.
Traffic Controllers should be safety focused and have strong situational awareness skills. It’s important that you are observant and can focus for long periods of time. Traffic Controllers must be comfortable working outdoors and should be able to follow instructions. You’ll need to be able to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
There are 5 courses available for people who want to become a Traffic Controller.
Possible job outcomes:
Become a licensed traffic controller with the RIISS00054 Traffic Controller Skill Set. This nationally recognised course is part of the traffic controller accreditation scheme in most Australian states and territories. The course covers: worksite safety and communication, positioning traffic signs and barriers, correctly directing traffic, using hand held stop-slow bats, using correct hand signals, reporting traffic offenders, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of traffic controller competencies, licensing outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 1 day.
Get your traffic control license with the nationally recognised RIISS00055 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set. This hands-on course is part of the traffic controller accreditation scheme in most Australian states and territories. The course covers: reading and confirming requirements of the traffic control plan, deploying signage and traffic controllers to correct positions, ensure traffic flow is monitored, dealing with traffic offenders, ensuring the safety of work crews who are removing signage and traffic control devices. Enquire now for the full list of traffic control competencies, licensing outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you..
Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation. PLEASE NOTE: always check with your course provider before enrolment if you are seeking accreditation as a traffic controller..
Get your Traffic Control Licence with the nationally recognised short course RIIWHS205E - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat. This training is an approved traffic controller training course in some Australian states and will teach you how to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals, and approved communication devices. Competencies include: wearing correct PPE and high-vis clothing, following work instructions and site procedures, using communication devices and electronic equipment, reporting traffic offenders, responding to accidents and emergency situations. Enquire now for upcoming enrolment dates and information about traffic controller accreditation..
Become a Traffic Controller with the RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management). This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the safety and communication protocols of a civil construction worksite, then teaches you how to control traffic according to the traffic management plan. Competencies include: preparing traffic management plans, risk management, working as a spotter, reading and interpreting maps, positioning portable traffic signals, safe lifting and carrying, operating vehicles, escorting mobile works, operating truck mounted attenuators, and much more. Enquire now for available course dates and the full list of civil construction career competencies..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Traffic Controller generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this industry has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 10,300 people employed as a Traffic Controller in Australia, compared to 8,000 five years ago. Traffic Controllers may find work in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Traffic Controller, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Civil Construction (Traffic Management). This course covers topics including preparing traffic management plans, risk management, working as a spotter, reading and interpreting maps, positioning portable traffic signals, safe lifting and carrying, operating vehicles, escorting mobile works and operating truck mounted attenuators. Courses such as Control Traffic with Stop Slow Bat and Implement Traffic Management Plan may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within civil construction. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Civil Construction
Concreter
$960 weekly pay
Construction Labourer
Construction Worker
Excavator Operator
$1,050 weekly pay
General Hand
General Labourer
Loader Operator
Mobile Crane Operator
$1,400 weekly pay
Pipelayer
Rigger
Road Construction Worker
Road Marker
Steel Fixer
Traffic Controller
Building Estimator
$1,440 weekly pay
Construction Estimator
Construction Supervisor
$1,150 weekly pay
Grader Operator
$1,540 weekly pay
Site Foreman
Building Contractor
$1,550 weekly pay
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
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