STUDENT HANDBOOK

‘Your essential guide explaining the Student Journey’

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Welcome,

This student handbook provides you with important information associated with the
course you are intending to enrol in.

It is essential that you refer to and read the components relevant to the course as it
explains the journey you will take as a student and includes your own personal
obligations, the training conditions, and the assessment processes to ensure you are
well informed and capable of successfully completing the course prior to enrolment.

Though you may have booked and paid for a course, your payment was for a position
on the course which is not guaranteed until you have completed the pre-enrolment
process which includes:

Completing a Self-Evaluation Form prior to training

Completing a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Test (LLN) on the training day
Completing an Enrolment Form after the LLN test

Pre-testing is essential as it ensures the training organisation has determined your

existing knowledge and skills allowing them to provide specific pathways for your
personally individualised training and assessment plan.

In order to complete this course satisfactory you should have a good command of
written and oral communication in the English language.
Assistance of any form is not permitted when completing the Language, literacy and
numeracy tests. A sample test is located here.
You have a maximum 180-days to complete the training and assessment program.
After 180-days you are automatically notified and withdrawn from the program.
If enrolling in an Implement Traffic Control Plans or Combo course you will need to
get work in the industry and acquire the necessary documentation from them as
detailed in the Assessment Brochures on page 6 before the final assessment day.
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 Training Flow Chart of the Journey

Contact Training Organisation to discuss the course and conditions.

Bookings maybe taken for a position on the course with the option to withdraw
before training commences. See Refund policy on page nine (9)

You will receive a pre-enrolment information pack including this student handbook
with links to the; marketing brochure, self-evaluation forms, training materials,
theory assessment exams, and information on the assessment processes.
It is important you read all information to determine whether you believe you can
satisfactory complete the training program.

Read this Student Handbook

Available online, in person, and sent after making a booking to attend the course.

Read the Training and Assessment Marketing Brochures

These brochures provide the location, times and maps of the training/assessment
and provide further student obligations to be met and understand.

Refer to the Enrolment Form for any additional terms and conditions.

Refer to the Language, Literacy and Numeracy sample test

to determine if you are capable of completing the program.

Refer to the Assessment Processes to understand how you will be assessed.

Complete the Self-Evaluation Form and Theory Assessment Questionnaire for the course
you intend in enrolling in and take to the training day for review by the trainer / assessor.

Attend the Training day in correct uniform as stated in the Marketing Brochure
Ensure you arrive on time as you may not be permitted entry if late.

Provide trainer with completed Self-Evaluation Form and Theory Assessment Questionnaire

Complete Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test - Assistance is not permitted

If successful in completing Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test complete Enrolment Form.
If unsuccessful, discuss Action Plan with trainer or seek refund from training organisation.

Complete Enrolment Form and Student Consent and Declaration Form

Training Course Commences

At the end of Training those students that have returned their correctly completed theory
assessment questionnaires will be awarded a Statement of Completion valid for 90-days to
work on roads.
Students who do not hand in the theory assessment questionnaires will be required to email
or hand deliver them for marking. These Statement of Completions will then be mailed to the
individual.

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 Training Course Concludes. Students then proceed to Assessment Process

Assessment Flow Chart of the Journey

Traffic Controller Courses Only Process Implement Traffic Control Plans and Combo Course Process

Refer to the Assessment Marketing Brochure for the type of assessment you qualify for.

Contact the Training Organisation to book your Contact Traffic Companies to complete on the
assessment process job work experience.

Attend Assessment Day with everything as - Ensure the Supporting Evidence workbook is
detailed in the confirmation email. signed by an approved third-party observer
- Gather evidence from the workplace including:
- Ensure you are wearing correct P.P.E o Certified Traffic Control Plan
o Road Occupancy Licence / Council Permit
Complete the Assessment Process as detailed in o Signed Safe Work Method Statement
the Context and Conditions documents (Page 7). o Risk Assessment
o Logbook
Complete the Self-Evaluation Post Assessment
All evidence must relate to the same job
Hand in all required paperwork. Contact the Training Organisation to book your
assessment process

Attend Assessment Day with everything as

detailed in the confirmation email.

- Ensure you are wearing correct P.P.E

Complete the Assessment Process as detailed in

the Context and Conditions documents (Page 7).

Complete the Self-Evaluation Post Assessment

Hand in all required paperwork.

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 TRAINING BROCHURES
Here you find the three separate training brochures with specific information about
each of the courses. It is important to read these. They include information about;
the training location, maps and what you need to bring on the day.

TRAFFIC IMPLEMENT
COMBO
CONTROLLER TCPS
BROCHURE
BROCHURE BROCHURE

ENROLMENT FORMS
You will be required to complete an enrolment form on the day of training after
completing your Language, Literacy and Numeracy test. You can access the
enrolment form in the link below to see the specific terms and conditions of the
course and what information you should bring.
Please ensure you bring 100 points of evidence.
One form of evidence MUST include:
- Australian / New Zealand Passport, or
- Australian / New Zealand Birth Certificate, or
- Australian / New Zealand Citizenship documentation, or
- Harmonisation VISA, or
- Foreign Passport with VISA status and Immigration information.
Overseas Students are not permitted to complete this training and assessment.

Student
Consent
ENROLMENT and
FORM Declaration
Form

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 ASSESSMENT BROCHURES
Here you find the three separate Assessment brochures with specific information
about each of the courses. It is important to read these. They include information
about; the assessment location, maps and what you need to bring on the day.

You need to book in separately for Assessment Days. If you are doing the
Implement Traffic Control Plans or Combo course you need to also get work
experience and gather the necessary evidence from the employer before attending
the final assessment day.

If you have difficulty in finding work experience you should contact the training
organisation (60) days after your Statement of Completion is issued to discuss
alternative options that might be available.

Statement of Completions are only valid for 90-days. You are allowed one
extension Statement of Completion at a cost of $35 per certificate.

TRAFFIC IMPLEMENT
COMBO
CONTROLLER TCPS
BROCHURE
BROCHURE BROCHURE

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 TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Each of the three courses have specific training and assessment criteria. These are
represented by the dot point information next to the course. You can click on each
point to review the training materials and assessment conditions for each course.
In some cases you will need to complete the information before the day of training.
It is advised that you review the Context and Conditions of Assessment as this is
what you are
Traffic Controller
expected to be Complete Self-Evaluation Form (prior to Training day and give to trainer for review).
able to complete Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (completed on the day – example here).
during the Theory Assessment Questionnaire (you will not receive a Statement of Completion until
this component has been completed).
assessment Theory Learner Guide – provides information to complete the questionnaire.
process. Traffic Controller Presentation – provides information to complete the questionnaire.
Context and Conditions of Assessment – provides the details of what the assessor will
observing you complete on the final assessment day. You need to demonstrate
consistency in completing the performance criteria over the duration of the assessment.

Implement Traffic Control Plans

Complete Self-Evaluation Form (prior to Training day and give to trainer for review).
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (completed on the day – see example here).
Theory Assessment Questionnaire (you will not receive a Statement of Completion until
this component has been completed).
Theory Learner Guide – provides information to complete the questionnaire.
Implement Traffic Control Plans Presentation – provides information to complete the
questionnaire.
Supporting Evidence Tool – for the student to arrange a traffic company to sign and
supply the evidence requested within the document (Table B).
Context and Conditions of Assessment – provides the details of what the assessor will
observing you complete on the final assessment day. You need to demonstrate
consistency in completing the performance criteria over the duration of the assessment.
Combo – Traffic Controller and Implement Traffic Control Plans
Complete Self-Evaluation Form (prior to Training day and give to trainer for review).
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test (completed on the day – see example here).
Theory Assessment Questionnaire (you will not receive a Statement of Completion until
this component has been completed).
Theory Learner Guide – provides information to complete the questionnaire.
Traffic Combo Presentation – provides information to complete the questionnaire.
Supporting Evidence Tool – for the student to arrange a traffic company to sign and
supply the evidence requested within the document (Table B).
Context and Conditions of Assessment – provides the details of what the assessor will
observing you complete on the final assessment day. You need to demonstrate
consistency in completing the performance criteria over the duration of the assessment.
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 RECOGNISED PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) / REFRESHER / RENEWAL
RMS allows for a number of alternate courses to achieve a RMS Photocard.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is available to those students wishing to apply which will allow you to receive a
nationally recognised Statement of Attainment testamur. RPL however is not
recognised by Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to gain a RMS Photocard. All
students must complete the RMS process in order to gain the NSW qualification e.g.
Traffic Controller or Implement Traffic Control Plans.
Should you wish to apply for RPL please complete the attached documents.

Traffic Controller here / Implement Traffic Control Plan here / Combo here

Renewal
Renewal students are for those students that have existing RMS Photocards
that are current or have not expired more than 90-days. A renewal applicant
must be able to demonstrate they have completed (6) occurrences for the NSW
qualification they are renewing in the past 12-months. The applicant must
complete the attached form located here and ensure their manager or
employer signs the declaration.
Please see Renewal Brochure.
Traffic Controller here / Implement Traffic Control Plan here / Combo here

Refresher
Refresher students are those students that have existing RMS Photocards that
are current or have not expired more than 90-days however cannot
demonstrate they have completed (6) occurrences for the NSW qualification
they are renewing in the past 12-months.
Please see Refresher Brochure.
Traffic Controller here / Implement Traffic Control Plan here / Combo here
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 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
COMPLAINT / GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS POLICY
COMPLAINT / GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS PROCEDURE
CANDIDATE/CLIENT COMPLAINT LODGEMENT REPORT
CANDIDATE/CLIENT COMPLAINT /PRINCIPAL
PERFORMANCE ACTION REPORT
REFUNDS, FINANCE AND FEES POLICY
REFUNDS FORM
SUPPORT SERVICES

For any other information please do not hesitate to contact

our Training Division at
02 9699 7711
or
[email protected]

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