Course details

The Sunshine Coast’s infrastructure pipeline keeps growing. Bruce Highway upgrades, hospital expansions, new residential subdivisions, and utilities works across the region mean a steady, ongoing demand for accredited traffic controllers. Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads requires anyone controlling traffic with a stop-slow bat to hold formal accreditation, and that starts with completing an approved training course.

Link Resources delivers traffic controller training on the Sunshine Coast at our Warana facility. The classroom component is completed in a single day, covering workplace communication, WHS procedures, and the practical operation of stop-slow bat traffic control. From there, you complete a 20-hour on-site placement with a licensed traffic control company, then apply to TMR for your QLD accreditation.

Course name

Traffic Control Training Sunshine Coast

Duration

1 day face to face

Cost

$595 per person

Course code

RIIWHS205E - Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS201E - Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIICOM201E - Communicate in the workplace

On-site & Group bookings

Available on request

Target audience

This course is for anyone who wants to work as an accredited traffic controller in Queensland, or is required by their employer to hold traffic control accreditation as part of their role. On the Sunshine Coast, that includes:

Workers seeking to enter the traffic management industry for the first time
Construction and civil workers whose sites require traffic control coverage
Road maintenance crews and local government plant operators
Utilities and telecommunications workers managing traffic on live roads
Labour hire and site services workers expanding their ticket range
Workers already in the industry holding interstate accreditation who require QLD accreditation

Exemptions: Police officers, emergency service officers, school crossing supervisors, escort vehicle drivers, and car park attendants do not require accreditation under Queensland legislation.

Course delivery

Link Resources Sunshine Coast
8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575

Parking is available on site. The Warana facility is located in the Sunshine Coast Technology Park precinct, easily accessible from the Bruce Highway and central to Maroochydore, Caloundra, and Nambour.

Public transport options include several bus stops along Nicklin Way within a short walk, providing connections to Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs, while Nambour Railway Station (Sunshine Coast Line) offers broader regional and Brisbane connections for those commuting further afield.

What to bring:

Valid open or provisional Australian driver’s licence (required for accreditation eligibility)
Photo ID
Comfortable clothing and closed-in footwear

Entry requirements

Participants will need a basic language and literacy level, as this course requires participants to complete a theory assessment and receive a 100% pass mark.

Construction Induction Card: This course requires holding a Construction Induction White Card (White Card). If you do not have a White Card, you will be able to attend the theory component of the training; however, you will need to provide Link Resources Training with a copy of your White Card prior to commencing the practical training.

Driver’s Licence: It is a requirement for you to have held an open or provisional driver’s licence (Australian or foreign) within the last 5 years (this ensures applicants have an understanding of vehicle manoeuvrability and braking dynamics).

If you do not have a driver’s Licence or a QLD Construction Induction Card, you will not be able to complete your training to be deemed competent to receive your Statement of Attainment.

If the participant is under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the enrolment form on behalf of the student.Students will be required to obtain the following PPE to complete their practical assessment and to wear it as part of the requirements for their final assessment.

Long Pants with reflective stripes
Long Sleeved High Visibility shirt with reflective stripes
Hard Hat with brim
Steel capped safety boots
Gloves
Safety glasses (sunglasses ok)
Sunscreen

Pre-course learning

No pre-course learning is required for this unit of competency.

Payment Options

Please note there are additional costs to your course fees that you are responsible for covering. This payment is required when you lodge your certificate with Transport & Main Roads (TMR) to gain your ‘Traffic Control Licence’. This is payable directly to TMR. Please contact TMR for price updates on this licence fee, as it is regularly updated.

Payment can be made via direct bank transfer, EFTPOS, cash, or cheque prior to the day of your training. For billing information, including who to write a cheque to, please email accounts@link-resources.com.au.

Your Certification

On successful completion of the classroom assessment, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment covering three units of competency, issued by Link Resources Training Pty Ltd (RTO 45483) under the Australian Qualifications Framework:

RIIWHS205E — Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS201E — Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIICOM201E — Communicate in the workplace

This Statement of Attainment is required documentation for your Queensland TMR accreditation application.

How does the booking process work?

The classroom day gives you the knowledge and foundational skills required to apply for accreditation and enter the industry. Training covers:

Queensland legislation and regulatory requirements for traffic controllers
Workplace health and safety responsibilities and obligations
Communication in a worksite environment (verbal, radio, signage)
The role and responsibilities of a traffic controller on a live site
Stop-slow bat operation: procedures, positioning, and signals
Reading and understanding Traffic Management Plans
Managing pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users through a workzone
Incident identification and emergency response procedures
Worksite hazard identification and risk controls
Documentation requirements and end-of-shift procedures

Assessment is conducted on the day and includes written and practical components assessed to the national competency standard.

Why Choose Link Resources to Conduct a Traffic Control Course?

Registered training organisation

Link Resources is a Registered Training Organisation trusted by industry professionals and recognised by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Our courses are designed to achieve accreditation so you can begin working as a traffic controller.

Hands-on training approach

Our training is customised to your company or industry. We can bring our resources to your location, or you can choose to send your team to our facilities. Either way, we relieve you of stress and provide relevant, engaging, and effective training that builds competence and confidence for all participants.

Experienced trainers

Our qualified trainers and real-world facilities provide high-quality training so you can confidently develop your skills, work safely, and successfully follow regulations.

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Industry compliance

Our courses meet and exceed industry standards, ensuring full compliance and preparation for professional requirements. Our traffic control course is structured around current legislation to help you control traffic successfully.

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Our locations

Link Resources has purpose-built training facilities all across Australia to meet your specific training requirements.

Sunshine Coast

8 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575

Brisbane

18/229 Junction Road, Cannon Hill QLD 4170

Kurwongbah

Neilson Road, Kurwongbah QLD 4503

Adelaide

Unit 4/77-79 Tapleys Hill Road, Hendon SA 5014

Devonport

14 Loone Lane, Spreyton TAS 7310

Launceston

55 Oakden Road, Prospect TAS 7250

Melbourne

24/94 Keys Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience or qualifications?

No prior traffic management experience is required. You must hold a valid open or provisional Australian driver’s licence to be eligible for QLD traffic controller accreditation. Bring it on the day.

What is the 20-hour on-site placement?

After completing the classroom component, you need to complete 20 hours of supervised practical experience controlling traffic on a live site. This is arranged with a licensed traffic control company and is not delivered by Link Resources. We can advise on this when you enrol. The placement must be completed within 3 months of your classroom training.

Do I get my accreditation at the end of the course?

No. The course gives you the Statement of Attainment required to apply for accreditation. You then complete your on-site placement and apply separately to TMR. Your accreditation is issued by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, not by Link Resources.

I have traffic control accreditation in another state, do I need to complete this course?

Interstate accreditations are assessed by TMR on a case-by-case basis. Contact TMR directly to determine whether your existing accreditation is recognised or whether you need to complete Queensland training.

Is this course available outside of Queensland?

This course is delivered in Queensland only (Sunshine Coast and Brisbane). Traffic control accreditation requirements differ by state. If you’re in another state, contact us and we’ll advise the appropriate pathway.

Can my employer book a group session?

Yes. For teams of 6 or more, contact us to arrange a dedicated session at our Warana facility or discuss on-site delivery at your workplace.

What do I wear?

Comfortable clothing and closed-in footwear. The day includes a practical component. Dress for light physical activity outdoors.

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