Anyone working on roadworks, construction sites or civil projects in Western Australia needs to know how to keep workers, road users and the public safe around moving traffic. PAL Education’s traffic management courses in Perth are designed to give participants exactly that skill set, combining practical, hands-on training with the regulatory knowledge required under Main Roads WA and WorkSafe WA requirements. Delivered face-to-face at PAL Education’s Malaga campus, these courses are a recognised entry point into traffic management work across the construction, civil, road maintenance and utility sectors.
Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to formalise existing on-the-job experience, PAL Education offers two core qualifications, the Basic Worksite Traffic Management course and the Traffic Controller course, each completed in a single day and leading to Main Roads WA accreditation.
The Basic Worksite Traffic Management course is built for personnel responsible for setting up, modifying and removing traffic management systems on WA worksites. Over the course of one day, participants learn how to implement Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) and Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS) in line with Main Roads WA, WorkSafe WA and relevant Australian Standards, while developing the practical skills needed to establish safe, efficient traffic control zones around construction and roadworks sites.
Training covers legislative requirements under WA WHS laws, the roles and responsibilities of BWTM personnel, correct placement and removal of signs, cones and barriers, hazard identification and risk assessment, and safe work practices around live traffic, plant and mobile equipment. Participants also learn how to communicate effectively with Traffic Controllers and site supervisors, and how to respond appropriately to incidents or changing site conditions.
This course suits construction and civil personnel, road maintenance and infrastructure workers, and utility service crews. It runs for one day at the Malaga campus and costs $399, with successful completion leading to a Main Roads WA accreditation card and certificate. Core units covered include RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plans, RIIWHS201E Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures, and RIICOM201E Communicate in the Workplace.
The Traffic Controller course equips participants with the skills to manage vehicle and pedestrian movement around roadworks, construction sites and civil projects using a stop-slow bat. Run over a single day for $399, it prepares candidates to operate confidently under approved Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes, keeping traffic flowing safely and efficiently while protecting workers and the public.
Learning areas include legislative duties under WA WHS laws, correct use of stop/slow bats and communication techniques, setting up and removing control signs and devices, working safely around live traffic and machinery, and managing pedestrians, cyclists and emergency situations on site. The course suits construction and civil workers, road maintenance crews, utility and infrastructure workers, and general labourers or site support staff.
On successful completion, participants are qualified to work as a Traffic Controller on WA road and construction sites, meeting competency requirements recognised by Main Roads WA and industry employers. Units covered include RIIWHS205E Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat, RIIWHS201E Work Safely and Follow WHS Policies and Procedures, and RIICOM201E Communicate in the Workplace.
| Detail | BWTM Course | Traffic Controller Course |
| Duration | 1 day | 1 day |
| Fee | $399 | $349 |
| Location | Malaga, WA | Malaga, WA |
| Delivery mode | Face-to-face | Face-to-face |
| Core focus | Setting up traffic management systems | Directing traffic with stop-slow bat |
Entry requirements are the same across both traffic management courses, ensuring all candidates have the foundation needed to complete their unit of competency successfully.
Assessments for both courses are competency-based and may include a mix of theory, practical tasks and direct observation, ensuring participants can demonstrate real-world readiness rather than just theoretical knowledge. PAL Education also recognises that many candidates already bring relevant skills and experience to their training.
Through its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process, students can have existing skills, knowledge and experience formally assessed without repeating training they’ve already completed elsewhere. Credit Transfer is also available for students who hold a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment from another Registered Training Organisation, exempting them from the relevant unit of competency once submitted and approved.
Traffic management qualifications open the door to steady, in-demand work across Perth’s construction, civil and infrastructure sectors. PAL Education’s Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller courses are designed to get participants job-ready in a single day, with accreditation recognised by Main Roads WA and employers throughout Western Australia. To enrol or find out more, contact PAL Education on +61 8 6150 5935, email info@paleducation.edu.au, or visit the Malaga campus at 70 Malaga Drive, Malaga WA 6090.
Both the Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Controller courses at PAL Education run for one day each.
No prior experience is required, though you must be 18 or older and able to read, write and understand English.
Bring photo ID, steel cap boots, and a hi-vis vest; PAL Education can provide one if you don’t have it.
BWTM covers setting up traffic management systems, while Traffic Controller focuses on directing traffic with a stop-slow bat.
Yes, successful participants receive a Main Roads WA accreditation card and certificate recognised across Western Australian worksites.
Yes, PAL Education offers recognition of prior learning and credit transfer for students with relevant verified qualifications or experience.
Both courses are delivered face-to-face at PAL Education’s Malaga campus, located at 70 Malaga Drive, Malaga WA.
