Traffic management training

Traffic management training

The department is committed to ensuring individuals performing temporary traffic management (TTM) duties are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold safety, efficiency and compliance on Queensland's roads. Through high-quality training programs, we aim to build industry capability, reduce risks and support best practices across the TTM sector.

The department offers a range of training courses for individuals undertaking TTM related duties. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) prescribes that individuals performing certain duties must complete mandatory training courses.

These courses are developed by Transport and Main Roads and delivered through approved training providers. Approved training providers are responsible for:

• delivering the approved training courses
• assessing competencies of course attendants
• certifying that training requirements have been met
• maintaining a register of course attendees, and
• maintaining the original course assessments for auditing purposes.

The department conducts random and triggered desktop and onsite audits of approved training providers, to ensure that training is delivered to an acceptable standard. Registered training organisations are welcome to apply to become approved training providers. The Becoming an approved training provider page provides more information.

Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Development Library

In addition to prescribed training, the department provides access to the TTM Development Library, a centralised hub of online training resources designed to support the TTM industry.

The TTM Development Library offers a range of courses and resources aimed at building capability, improving safety, and fostering ongoing professional development across the TTM sector.

These courses are accessible, cost-effective and designed to meet the needs of both new entrants and experienced professionals.

To explore the TTM Development Library and access available courses, visit Temporary Traffic Management Development Library.

Prescribed training courses

Traffic Management Design

Aimed at persons developing Traffic Management Plans and Traffic Guidance Schemes in accordance with procedures set out in MUTCD Part 3 and the Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management, and other relevant legislation.

• Traffic Management Design factsheet
• Traffic Management Design appeals process
• Traffic Management Design moving from restricted to open qualification 

A list of individuals currently qualified to provide Traffic Management Design services can be found below. Please note that this document does not list all current cardholders, only those who have provided consent to be listed.

• TMD qualified individuals

For a list of all card numbers and card status (no names or details) please view the TMD card status list. If you require any information regarding qualified individuals, please contact [email protected].

• TMD card status

Traffic Management Designers (TMDs) are required to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) to maintain their accreditation and ensure their knowledge and skills remain current with evolving industry standards and practices.

• Traffic Management Design Continuing Professional Development program

Training providers approved to deliver Traffic Management Design training are listed below.

• Approved traffic management design training providers

Traffic Management Implementation

Aimed at persons required to read, interpret and implement traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes and install/remove signs and devices in accordance with procedures set out in MUTCD Part 3 and Queensland Guide to Temporary Traffic Management and other relevant legislation. Traffic Management Implementers are required to renew their accreditation every 3 years by completing renewal training with an approved training provider.

• Approved Traffic Management Implementation course information and frequently asked questions factsheet

Training providers approved to deliver Traffic Management Implementation training are listed below.

• Approved traffic management implementation training providers

Traffic Controller

Aimed at persons requiring departmental accreditation to control traffic in accordance with the procedures set out in MUTCD Part 3, the Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Approved Procedure and other relevant legislation. Traffic Controllers are required to renew their accreditation every 3 years.

• Approved Traffic Controller course information and frequently asked questions factsheet

Training providers approved to deliver Traffic Controller training are listed below.

• Approved traffic controller training providers

Please visit the Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme page for more information on becoming an accredited Traffic Controller.

Working in Proximity to Traffic

The program is broken into 2 online programs:

• Working in Proximity to Traffic - Awareness Part 1
  For new entrants to the construction and traffic management industry or anyone who is required to participate in and/or carry out short term low impact work activities on or near the roadway or in proximity to traffic.
• Working in Proximity to Traffic - Awareness Part 2 Works Protection Methods
  For workers who carry out short term, low impact works on or near roads and need to select and apply appropriate works protection methods in accordance with MUTCD Part 3.