Traffic control training

The OH&S Act 2000 determines that high-risk work activities, which include working with traffic, require specific work activity training to be completed by all persons engaged in this work. By developing traffic control training the RTA is fulfilling these requirements, ensuring compliance with Australian Standard 1742.3 and addressing important issues such as public safety.

The RTA have licensed a number of training providers throughout NSW to provide current Traffic Control Training. If you would like information on how to become a Traffic Control Training Provider please contact RTA Learning & Development by email at Traffic_Control@rta.nsw.gov.au. If you would like more information about a specific training program please contact one of the listed providers in the link below.

Driver Licence Requirement for Traffic Control using a Stop/Slow Bat

Persons seeking to be trained in the RTA Traffic Control using a Stop/Slow Bat (Grey or Blue ticket) 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, a (NSW) STOP/SLOW (Grey or Blue) ticket.

Note that an equivalent Drivers Licence can include:

• NSW unrestricted drivers licence Class R1 (rider)  or; 
• A licence from another Australian State or Territory that is the equivalent or better than the abovementioned P2 or R1 licences. 

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 RTA Motor Registry for further information on obtaining your driving record.