Pathway 01 · Starter Course
NSW Traffic Controller
Nationally Recognised Training
Real-World Training Scenarios
Industry-Experienced Trainers
Group Bookings Available
Duration
1 day in class + 4-hour assessment
COURSE FEE
$475
LOCATIONS
Coffs Harbour, Lismore, Tweed Heads
Frequency
Fortnightly
ENROL TODAY
$475
Service fee · Group discounts available
Next intake
Mon 19 Oct, 2026
Duration
1 day in class + 4-hour assessment
Hours
7:45am – 4:00pm
Course runs
Fortnightly
Locations
Coffs Harbour,
Lismore, Tweed Heads
Section 01 / What You'll Learn
The skills you'll walk away with.
Upon completion, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following on a temporary traffic management worksite.
01
Implement traffic control plans
Direct vehicles and pedestrians using stop-slow bats and approved hand signals on real worksites.
02
Direct traffic
03
Communicate effectively
04
Respond to incidents
05
Work safely
Section 02 / What You'll Receive
Your nationally recognised qualification.
On successful completion of the units, a Traffic Control Work Training Card is issued from SafeWork NSW for the class TCR.
YOU'LL RECEIVE
TCR Certification Pack
- Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
- Traffic Control Work Training Card (SafeWork NSW, class TCR)
On successful completion, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment plus everything you need to apply for your Traffic Control Work Training Card from SafeWork NSW.
4 units of competency covered
Each unit is a nationally recognised competency that contributes to your qualification.
RIIWHS201E
Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIICOM201E
Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS205E
Control traffic with a stop slow bat
RIIWHS206
Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
Section 03 / Course Format
How the course runs.
Real-life training delivered by our nationally recognised, industry-specialist trainers and assessors.
1
STEP ONE
1 Day Classroom
A full training day running 7:45am – 4:00pm, at our training facility or onsite at your workplace by request.
2
STEP TWO
Final Assessment
A practical assessment demonstrating competency across the four units.
Classroom / training facility
Onsite training by request
Group booking discounts
Corporate packages
Section 04 / Before You Enrol
What you'll need.
The admission requirements and the PPE to sort before you start on-site work.
Admission requirements
To enrol, you must
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Provide 100 Points of Identification
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to ACSF Level 2
- Provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Recommended to hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent
REQUIRED PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
Working as a Traffic Controller, you’ll need the correct PPE. You’ll need to purchase:
- Hi-Vis shirt
- Long work pants
- Work boots
Once you gain employment, discuss any additional PPE with your employer, as company requirements differ. You may need additional hi-vis shirts, work pants, a hard hat or radios.
You’ll also need to be at least 17, provide 100 Points of ID and your USI. See the full admission criteria below.
Section 05 / Career Pathways
Where this can take you.
After achieving this accreditation, you may undertake a relevant certificate qualification in civil-construction-related fields.
Qualifications you can progress to
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction (Design)
- Diploma of Civil Construction (Management)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Design)
- Certificate I in Resources & Infrastructure Operations
- Certificate II in Resources & Infrastructure Work Preparation
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- Certificate III in Civil Foundations
- Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
- Certificate II in Bituminous Surfacing
- Certificate II in Cross Industry Operations
STEP 01
White Card
YOU ARE HERE
STEP 02
Traffic Controller
Stop/Slow bat operator
STEP 03
IMP / Combo
Next qualification level
Want both qualifications at once? Most students upgrade to IMP. The Combo course gets you both qualifications in one go and saves you money over taking them separately.
Section 06 / What It Costs
Upfront Costs
The service fee is paid to ACTA Group at enrolment. PPE is purchased separately, and your SafeWork NSW card is issued on completion.
PHASE 01
PAID AT ENROLMENT
Service Fee
$475
Paid to ACTA Group. Group booking discounts apply. RPL Fee: N/A.
PHASE 02
Before on-site work
PPE & Equipment
Purchased separately
Hi-vis shirt, long work pants and work boots. Additional PPE as required by your employer once working.
PHASE 03
On completion
SafeWork NSW card
Issued on completion
Traffic Control Work Training Card for the class TCR, issued by SafeWork NSW.
Group bookings: discounted rates for organisations enrolling 3+ students. Corporate packages also available for onsite delivery.
Refund and cancellation policy applies — see our Refund Policy before enrolling. All fees are payable to ACTA Group except where noted above.
Section 07 / Upcoming Workshops
Pick your location.
Courses run fortnightly across our NSW locations, plus onsite training by request. Enquire to lock in your preferred date.
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour
Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park Stadium Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Northern Rivers
Tweed to Byron
Tweed PCYC Unit 1/4 Florence St, Tweed Heads NSW
Northern Rivers
Ballina to Lismore
Summerland Farm 253 Wardell Rd, Alstonville NSW 2477
Section 08 / Course Details
The full breakdown.
Everything else you might want to know about the course — admission, accreditation, units and pathways. Click to expand.
Participants must:
- Be at least 17 years of age;
- Provide 100 Points of Identification;
- Have language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to ACSF Level 2;
- Provide the participant’s Unique Student Identifier (USI);
- Recommended to hold a General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or equivalent.
Upon successful completion of these units, students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment in:
- RIIWHS201E — Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIICOM201E — Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS205E — Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
- RIIWHS206 — Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
A Traffic Control Work Training Card will be issued from SafeWork NSW for the class TCR.
- RIIWHS201E — Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIICOM201E — Communicate in the workplace
- RIIWHS205E — Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
- RIIWHS206 — Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
Upon request, ACTA Group provides flexible delivery options whilst meeting national standards of compliance and safety.
- Group booking discounts apply
- Duration: 1 Day + 4-hour assessment
- Courses run: Fortnightly
- Course times between: 7:45am / 4pm
- Classroom / training facility or onsite training
- Corporate packages
- Real-life training conducted by our nationally recognised industry specialist trainers and assessors
- Service Fee: $475
- RPL Fee: N/A
- Northern Rivers, Tweed to Byron — NSW
- Northern Rivers, Lismore to Ballina — NSW
- Sydney — Seven Hills, Lindfield, Ingleburn — NSW
- Coffs Harbour, North Boambee Valley — NSW
- Onsite training — we come to you by request
Working as a Traffic Controller, you are required to have the correct PPE. You will need to purchase a hi-vis shirt, long work pants and work boots.
Once you gain employment, you will need to discuss with your employer any additional PPE that you may require as per their company policy. The items each company provides will differ. You may need to purchase additional hi-vis shirts, work pants, a hard hat or radios.
ACTA Group’s Participant Advice and Selection Policy outlines in detail a process to be followed for granting Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. This is supported with RPL resources available for all course units.
Participants must apply for RPL or Credit Transfer prior to or immediately after formal enrolment, but prior to the commencement of the delivery of the units. Any RPLs granted must be accepted and signed off by the participant.
Due to differing governing bodies in each State and Territory, credit transfers and RPLs need to be accompanied by an assessment of the student’s underpinning knowledge of the State regulator’s manual to confirm competency for the state licence/card before competency is granted.
Pathways for participants considering this course include:
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction
- Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction (Design)
- Diploma of Civil Construction (Management)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Supervision)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Design)
- Certificate IV in Civil Construction (Operations)
- Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
- Certificate III in Civil Foundations
- Certificate III in Trenchless Technology
- Certificate II in Bituminous Surfacing
- Certificate I in Resources and Infrastructure Operations
- Certificate II in Cross Industry Operations
- Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation
After achieving this accreditation, participants may undertake a relevant certificate qualification in civil-construction-related fields. These qualifications represent a logical pathway regardless of whether ACTA Group offers the qualifications.
Ready to start your traffic control career?
Enquire about the next TCR intake at your nearest NSW location. Group discounts available.