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Traffic Control Awareness Course (Australia) 2026

This course is for security officers and site workers in Australia who help manage vehicles in car parks, loading docks, sites and events. It covers who may control traffic in each state, traffic plans, staying safe near traffic, and communication. It is background knowledge only: to control traffic on a public road you need the card or accreditation your state requires, such as a SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training card or Queensland TMR accreditation.

  • Course
  • Australia
  • 25 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 30 minutes of lessons and a 25-question test. Score 80% or more to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsTraffic Control Awareness Course (Australia): Lessons: about 30 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Explain who may control traffic on public roads in different states
  • Describe the Austroads roles of traffic controller, implementer and designer
  • Follow the main safety rules for working near live traffic
  • Apply workplace traffic controls in car parks, docks and sites
  • Communicate clearly and report incidents and near misses

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    In Queensland, which agency authorises traffic controllers to control traffic at road worksites?
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    Answer: D. Department of Transport and Main Roads

    Queensland traffic controllers are accredited by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) under its traffic controller accreditation scheme.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How long is Queensland traffic controller accreditation issued for?
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    Answer: B. 3 years

    TMR issues traffic controller accreditation for 3 years. To renew, the controller completes an approved refresher course.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    TMR lists some people who do not need traffic controller accreditation in Queensland. Which one is on that list?
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    Answer: C. A person directing traffic within a car park

    TMR's exemptions include police, SES officers and people who direct traffic within a car park. Road worksites and events with road closures need accredited controllers.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Where does Queensland traffic controller accreditation let you control traffic?
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    Answer: C. In Queensland only

    TMR says you are only authorised to control traffic in Queensland if you are accredited in Queensland.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    In New South Wales, who must deliver the training for a Traffic Control Work Training card?
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    Answer: B. A SafeWork NSW approved provider

    SafeWork NSW says training and assessment for the card must be done by a SafeWork NSW approved training provider.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    In New South Wales, the Traffic Control Work Training card is mandatory for which workers?
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    Answer: C. Workers doing traffic control near public roads

    SafeWork NSW says the card is mandatory for any worker doing traffic control work on or adjacent to public roads in NSW.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    In the Austroads framework, which role designs traffic management plans and guidance schemes?
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    Answer: C. Traffic Management Designer

    The three Austroads roles are Traffic Controller, Traffic Management Implementer and Traffic Management Designer. Austroads says the designer plans and designs traffic management plans, including traffic guidance schemes.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    In the Austroads framework, what does a Traffic Management Implementer do?
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    Answer: C. Sets up and adjusts signs and devices

    Austroads says the implementer puts traffic management plans in place by setting up, monitoring and adjusting traffic control devices.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Under the Austroads framework, how long is a Traffic Management Card recognised?
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    Answer: D. Until expiry or 3 years from issue

    Austroads says a Traffic Management Card is recognised until it expires or three years from the date of issue, whichever comes first.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    Which national unit of competency covers controlling traffic with a stop-slow bat?
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    Answer: B. RIIWHS205E

    RIIWHS205E is Control traffic with stop-slow bat. Main Roads WA lists it among the units needed for traffic controller accreditation.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    How long is Main Roads WA traffic controller accreditation valid?
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    Answer: D. 3 years from the date of issue

    Main Roads WA says the accreditation is valid for three years from the date of issue. A new application is needed after that.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    In the Austroads framework, which roads are Category 3?
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    Answer: A. Motorways and freeways

    Category 1 covers urban streets and low-volume rural roads, Category 2 high-volume roads, and Category 3 motorways and freeways.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the Transport for NSW standard for traffic control at work sites called?
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    Answer: A. Traffic Control at Work Sites (TCAWS)

    NSW uses the Traffic Control at Work Sites (TCAWS) standard. In June 2026 Transport for NSW published Technical Standard TS 05492:1.0, the newer version of TCAWS.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    SafeWork NSW says the traffic controller course alone does not qualify a person to do what?
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    Answer: B. Set up or work with traffic control plans

    Each NSW course has limits. The traffic controller course does not qualify a person to set up or work with traffic control plans.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Traffic lights at a Queensland work site are working normally. What does Queensland's guide say?
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    Answer: A. A controller must not direct traffic against the signal

    QGTTM Part 7 says a traffic controller must not direct traffic contrary to an operating traffic signal.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    Under Queensland's guide, what must happen before a controller directs traffic through a STOP or GIVE WAY sign?
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    Answer: A. The sign must be covered first

    QGTTM Part 7 says a controller cannot direct traffic through a STOP or GIVE WAY sign without covering the sign first.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    Under Queensland's guide, how often must a traffic controller be relieved from traffic control duty?
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    Answer: A. After no more than 2 hours, for at least 15 minutes

    QGTTM Part 7 says controllers must be relieved after not more than 2 hours, for at least 15 minutes of rest or other duties.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    What does Queensland's guide say about the condition of a traffic controller's clothing?
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    Answer: C. It must be clean and not faded

    QGTTM Part 7 says controllers must wear clean clothing that has not deteriorated, and the fluorescent and retro-reflective material must not be faded.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    At night in Queensland, a controller uses an illuminated wand. What does holding it upright mean?
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    Answer: C. Stop

    QGTTM Part 7 says the wand is held upright to show STOP and moved in a sweeping sideways motion to show SLOW.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Lightning starts near a Queensland work site where you are controlling traffic. What does the guide say to consider first?
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    Answer: D. Suspending the works

    QGTTM Part 7 says controllers must not be put at risk by controlling traffic where lightning is occurring, and suspending the works should be considered first.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    After a traffic controller was killed in a work zone, what did SafeWork NSW recommend about standing in live traffic?
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    Answer: D. Avoid it where possible, such as with portable lights

    SafeWork NSW said workers should not stand in live traffic where this can be eliminated, using devices such as portable traffic lights or remote-controlled boom gates.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    According to Safe Work Australia, what is the best way to protect pedestrians from vehicles at a workplace?
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    Answer: A. Make sure people and vehicles cannot interact

    Safe Work Australia's workplace traffic guide says the best way to protect pedestrians is to make sure people and vehicles cannot interact, such as with barriers and separate walkways.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Where does high-visibility clothing sit among workplace traffic controls?
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    Answer: B. It is the last option, used with others

    Personal protective equipment such as high-visibility clothing is the last control option and is used together with higher-level controls.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    You are directing a truck that is reversing into a loading dock. What does Safe Work Australia say about your position?
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    Answer: C. Stay in visible contact with the driver

    A person directing a reversing vehicle should stay in visible contact with the driver at all times and wear high-visibility clothing.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    A co-worker sends you a radio message about a vehicle entering the site. What should you do?
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    Answer: B. Confirm you received and understood it

    Safe Work Australia says the person receiving a message should acknowledge that it has been received and understood, and a back-up method is needed if radios fail.

What to know before the test

  • In New South Wales, a Traffic Control Work Training card is mandatory for traffic control work on or next to public roads.
  • Queensland traffic controllers are accredited by TMR for 3 years, and the accreditation only works in Queensland.
  • Main Roads WA traffic controller accreditation is valid for 3 years and needs units including RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat.
  • The Austroads framework has three roles: Traffic Controller, Traffic Management Implementer and Traffic Management Designer.
  • Queensland's guide says a traffic controller must be relieved after no more than 2 hours, for at least 15 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a card or accreditation to control traffic in Australia?

On public roads, yes. Each state sets its own rules: NSW uses the SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training card, Queensland uses TMR accreditation and WA uses Main Roads WA accreditation. This course is background knowledge only and does not give you a card.

Can a security officer direct cars in a car park?

It depends on your state and your post orders. Queensland, for example, does not require accreditation to direct traffic within a car park, but TMR still advises suitable training and safety clothing, and WHS laws apply.

Is my traffic controller accreditation valid in other states?

Not automatically. Queensland accreditation only works in Queensland. Under the Austroads framework, interstate recognition needs any required local content to be completed with an approved provider in the new state.

What is a stop-slow bat course?

It is training in the national unit RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat, done with a registered or approved training provider as part of a traffic controller qualification.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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