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Discover a career in
the civil industry as a…
TRAFFIC
CONTROLLER
A Traffic Controller controls traffic and pedestrians on roads and footpaths while civil construction and maintenance work happens nearby.
THE ROLE
You will work on different sites, on different jobs, directing and stopping traffic and pedestrians to ensure they, and the nearby civil workers are kept safe.
You will be outdoors and will NOT work in an office!
THE CAREER
WHERE WILL YOU WORK?
Everywhere! You will be mainly working near roads, but that could be on a variety of projects like bridges, dams, pipelines, railway lines, tunnels, houses and building sites… the options go on!
WHO WILL EMPLOY YOU?
You will have lots of options. Small, medium and large businesses, local councils, and government agencies.
HOW SAFE IS IT?
You are well trained and have lots of checks and balances to keep you safe… but you are working near traffic!
IS THE WORK TECHNICALLY HARD?
No, but you need to be concentrating and careful. Your employer will train you on the job in each task and each.
IS THE WORK PHYSICALLY HARD?
No, although there is a bit of standing for periods.
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THE TRAINING
IS THERE TRAINING PROVIDED AND WILL IT COST YOU?
Your employer will train you and pay for it. If you want to get a qualification it will be paid for by the employer and the Government.
IS THERE A QUALIFICATION?
Yes, if you want. It’s not essential, but you can receive a Nationally recognised qualification such as a Certificate III in Civil Construction Traffic Operations.
CAN YOU GET A TRADE?
Not a trade, but you can do a Traineeship in most states.
REQUIREMENTS
WHO IS SUITED TO THE JOB?
People who like working outdoors, care about safety, and are capable of concentrating for a reasonable period of time.
HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE TO START?
You can start from the earliest legal minimum working age!
WHO IS SUITED TO THE JOB?
There are NO minimum score results, or subjects, required.
ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES TO STARTING?
No. Your employer will even pay for all your safety gear!
THE FUTURE
IS THERE A FUTURE CAREER?
Yes! This is a great starting point and you will have lots of options. You could become a site hand, a specialist plant operator, or a site supervisor. The skills you learn about what a ‘civil site’ is all about, and how to keep other people safe, are very important.
WILL YOU HAVE TO MOVE AROUND?
No. It’s your call when you choose between jobs as some employers have projects in different locations. If you do move, your expenses are often covered by the employer.
CAN YOU GET MORE SKILLS LATER?
Yes, if you want to. There are Certificate III’s, Diplomas and even management courses you can do. It’s your call what you do and how far you go!
CAN YOU GO TO UNI ONE DAY?
Yes. The practical skills you learn about being on a site will be very useful for engineering related courses.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Just apply for a traffic controller role!