Vehicles / Machinery
Operate an Attenuator
RIIRTM301E
RIIRTM301E
Operate a Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuator
Course overview
All drivers of truck mounted attenuator trucks have one of the most important jobs of all crew members; they are responsible in ensuring all other members of the crews are adequately protected from out of control or errant vehicles in or around a work zone, a trafficable lane or a road reserve.
Facilitation of this accredited course can be conducted nationally within a client’s work site or applicable work site for Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuators, pending minimum booking numbers.
This course is only available to corporate clients.
This course is delivered in a face-to-face classroom environment and contains both theory and practical elements.
Classes start at 8am.
- Relevant State Codes of Practice for works on roads
- Hazard identification and Risk Assessment for works on roads
- Job Safety Analysis / Safe work method statement
- The TMA prestart and operational checks
- Positioning and locating the vehicle
- Two-way radio communications
- Safe operation of the attenuator
- Implementing traffic guidance schemes
- Record keeping
Individuals wishing to undertake this course must:
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Hold a Heavy Vehicle Licence of the appropriate class to operate the TMA
- Have a white card
- If you completed traffic management after March 1, 2024, the course/skillset on your Statement of Attainment (SOA) should be TMI1 – RIISS00060 – Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads. (Valid)
- If you completed traffic management prior to March 1, 2024, a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan or an equivalent is required.
- You will be required to undertake a LLN skills assessment prior to commencing the course.
- You must provide, on the 1st day of training:
- two (2) forms of identification, one (1) must include a photo, one (1) must include current address
- two (2) forms of identification, one (1) must include a photo, one (1) must include current address
- At the time of booking, you must disclose any medications or disability which may affect your learning or physical ability to conduct the safe operation of an attenuator
- Wear comfortable and practical clothing and work boots. (safety boots preferred)
- Tea & Coffee is provided.
- Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the commencement of training.
Upon booking into the course, you will receive a copy of the Student Information Book detailing your rights and responsibilities including our complaints and appeals procedure, a copy is also available on our website.
Competency based assessment practical component requires the participant to successfully complete a series of requested tasks under observation of the assessor, the assessor will then determine a judgement of competency. The knowledge component consists of a written assessment. During the assessment, if the assessor believes your response requires further information or is incorrect, you will be asked further questions to determine the level of your understanding.
Should the participant be deemed not competent, the student has a right to appeal the assessment decision and will be provided with the opportunity to either challenge the assessment or apply for re-assessment within a reasonable time frame. Students have the right to appeal if they are not satisfied with the outcome, according to your rights and responsibilities detailed in the student handbook. Further fees may be applicable for participants that require reassessment.
This is a Nationally Recognised Training course and applicants deemed competent at the successful conclusion of the course will be provided with a Statement of Attainment and a wallet sized competency card.
Individual Participants
All courses require a position holding deposit of 50%, you will be advised of the amount at the time of booking. Payment MUST be received within 48 hours of booking the course or the place can be given to another student. The balance will be required prior to the course commencement date. Facilities include Bank Transfer, EFTPOS, Credit Card or Cash.
Please note there is a 1% surcharge for debit card payment and 1.5% surcharge for credit card payment.
Employers/Employment Agencies
Employers/Employment Agencies will be forwarded an invoice upon receipt of booking form. Unless prior agreement has been made, 1 Stop Training Centre’s payment terms are 14-day from the date of the invoice.
Should payment continue to be outstanding beyond the payment terms as stated above, the customer is responsible for all costs including any legal costs and any other fees that are incurred by 1 Stop Training Centre in recovering any outstanding monies.
Should a participant not attend the course/class on the nominated day(s), full fees for that participant will be charged, unless there have been prior arrangements made with 1 Stop Training Centre.