Traffic management training
This training provides the skills and experience needed to work in a risky and complex road environment.
If you need further information about traffic management training, please contact [email protected].
How has traffic management training changed?
Traffic management training has changed to reflect the updated codes of practice under the Road Management Act.
The change involves the adoption of the National Training Framework (NTF) for temporary traffic management (TTM), supported by localised content.
In addition to TTM training, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) and Austroads are further supporting industry by providing nationally aligned training for temporary traffic management (TTM) for short term low impact works, utility works, and clarity on training requirements for Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) operation.
Short Term Low Impact (STLI) Training
STLI training is for environments of such a short nature and sufficiently low impact that a site specific risk assessment identifies that a static worksite is not required (refer Part 5 of the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management (AGTTM)).
This course can only be delivered by an Approved Training Provider (ATP) who is authorised to deliver the program.
This training became mandatory from 1 April 2025, and replaces:
- RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management
STLI training is not accepted as part of the temporary traffic management accreditation program.
Utility Training
In collaboration with Utilities providers the content of this course has been designed to meet the needs of essential infield utilities workers for the application of restricted TTM practices.
The Utilities TTM Worker Accreditation course is designed for all workers employed directly or indirectly by a Utility organisation that provides essential services such as water, gas, electricity, communications and public transport services.
This training became mandatory from 1 July 2025, and replaces:
- RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management
Transition
Qualifications received under the previous TC and TMI courses will continue to be recognised until they expire or three years from date of issue or before 1 July 2028 (whichever is earliest).
This course can only be delivered by an ATP who is authorised to deliver the program.
Note that any TTM Worker involved in non-utility type work must complete the appropriate TTM training outlined in Part 8 of AGTTM.
Utility training is not accepted as part of the temporary traffic management accreditation program.
Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) Training
As of 1 September 2025, TMA drivers are able to complete the Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) Non-Practitioner Course instead of the full skill set previously required.
This non-practitioner training applies only to TMA drivers who do not implement or control traffic. Where TMA drivers are required to perform those duties, the full skill set will still be necessary.
Austroads has published a list of approved training providers (ATP) to indicate which RTOs are offering courses under the new NTF.
When did traffic management training change?
The NTF was adopted in Victoria from 1 December 2023.
- The new Traffic Controller (TC) and Traffic Management Implementer (TMI) training became mandatory on 1 March 2024.
- The new Traffic Management Design (TMD) training became mandatory on 10 July 2024.
Qualifications received under the previous TC and TMI courses will continue to be recognised until they expire or three years from date of issue or before 1 March 2027 (whichever is earliest).
In addition, qualifications received under the previous TMD courses will continue to be recognised until they expire or three years from date of issue or before 10 July 2027 (whichever is earliest).
More Information
For more information, please contact Austroads directly via [email protected].