The OH&S Act 2000 determines that high-risk work activities, which include working with traffic, require task specific training to be completed by all persons engaged in this work. By developing traffic control training Roads and Maritime Services is fulfilling these requirements, ensuring compliance with Australian Standard 1742.3 and addressing important issues such as public safety.
For all Traffic Control Training Information please call 1300 828 782
Finding a Training Course
Roads and Maritime Services has licensed a number of training providers throughout NSW to provide current Traffic Control Training.
If you would like more information about a specific training program, or information on Training Providers please see the links below.
If you would like information on available courses please contact a Training provider.
Becoming a Training Provider
If you would like information on how to become a Traffic Control Training Provider please contact Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Control Training Unit by email at Traffic_Control@rta.nsw.gov.au.
Driver Licence Requirement for Traffic Controller
Persons seeking to be trained in Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Controller (Grey or Blue ) card are required to:
- hold or have held a NSW Provisional (P2) Drivers Licence (Green P) or its equivalent or;
- hold or have held, within the past two years, an Roads and Maritime Services Traffic Controller (Grey or Blue) ticket.
Note: an equivalent Drivers Licence can include:
- A licence from another Australian State or Territory that is the equivalent or better than the abovementioned P2 licences, or;
- An overseas Driver's Licence with an issue date of more than 12 months prior to the date of training. If not in English, an official translation from the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW or Department of Immigration and Citizenship must be provided.
Persons who do not hold a current licence, but have held one in the past, will need to provide proof to the Trainer before attempting the training.
Acceptable proof includes an old licence or a print-out of your driving record. Contact your local Roads and Maritime Services Motor Registry for further information on obtaining your driving record.