Course in Traffic Control QLD
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Traffic controllers help make roads safer for people during road construction, road maintenance and special events.
This course has been designed to provide the participant with sufficient knowledge and skill to control traffic safely and effectively in accordance with Main Roads and Queensland Transport’s procedures.
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Any person who has an interest in traffic control or wishes to become a Qualified Traffic Controller, as required under Queensland Legislation. |
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- Approved attire for Traffic Controllers;
- Authority to control traffic;
- Speed limit for controlling traffic;
- Responsibility for Traffic Controller Ahead signs;
- Location of traffic control station;
- Procedures for controlling traffic;
- Communication with the public;
- Two-way radio communications;
- Controlling traffic at night;
- Report offenders;
- Removing or covering signs when not controlling traffic.
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Participants must demonstrate competency by passing a simulated traffic control practical assessment and a short written questionnaire.
Successful course participants, upon approval of application and with the appropriate fee and a driver’s licence check, will be issued with a ‘Qualified Traffic Controller’ identity card by Queensland Transport which is valid for 3 years.
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An ‘Assessment Report’ will be provided at the conclusion of course. The participant must forward the report to Queensland Transport with fee of $78.50 for identity card issue. |
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If you want to be an accredited traffic controller in Queensland, you must:
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complete an approved traffic controller training course;
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have held an Australian or foreign driver licence for a continuous period of 12 months within the last five years;
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complete a Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Application form available from QLD Transport, declaring your offence history, your medical fitness and your training qualifications;
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lodge your application and fee at a Queensland Transport customer service centre - that conducts industry licensing business.
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The QLD Transport Information sheet - How to Become an Accredited Traffic Controller - contains information about entry requirements, processes and your requirements and responsibilities as an accredited traffic controller.
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