Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan (designing worksite)

Enroll in our 2-day Traffic Management Plan course to learn how to select, modify, and design TMPs and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS/TCP). 

Inc: Roadmanager Software 3-month subscription.

Course Bookings:  Call 0422 992 400

Mon 13 & Tue 14 APRIL - Marrickville
Mon 15 & Tue 16 MAY - Marrickville
Mon 13 & Tue 14 JUNE - Marrickville

Course Overview

This course teaches you how to design, prepare, and modify Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGSs) for roadwork and worksite traffic control in NSW.

Skill Set: RIISS00056 – Traffic Management Designer

1. RIICWD503E – Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes
2. RIIRIS402E – Carry out the risk management process

You will learn how to safely manage traffic around worksites in accordance with:

• Transport for NSW requirements (TfNSW)
• Australian Standards (AS1742.3)
• Traffic Control at Worksites Manual (TCAWS)
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 & Regulation 2017

1. Understanding Traffic Management Documentation

• Difference between TMPs and TGSs
• Legal and compliance requirements
• Interpreting plans, permits, and site conditions

2. Designing Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS)

• Selection and placement of:
• Signs (T1, R, G series)
• Cones, barriers, and delineation devices
• Portable Traffic Control Devices (PTCDs)
• Lane closures, detours, and traffic flow management

3. Preparing Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

• Site risk assessment and hazard identification
• Traffic volumes, speed environments, and road classifications
• Safe access for:
• Workers
• Pedestrians / Cyclists
• Public transport & Road Users
  

4. Applying Safety and Compliance Requirements

• WHS risk controls and hierarchy of control
• Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) 

5. Modifying Plans

• Adapting TMP/TGS for:
  • Changing site conditions
  • Emergencies

Key Skills Gained

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Design compliant Traffic Guidance Schemes
• Develop detailed Traffic Management Plans
• Interpret and apply NSW traffic control standards
• Identify hazards and implement risk controls
• Communicate plans clearly to work crews and stakeholders