Frequently Asked Questions

The WZTM training course provides training for all workers who are required to work on roads. This ensures that:

• workers are aware of their responsibilities and legal obligations
• workers know how and when to use traffic control devices
• we provide a safe working environment for all.

In South Australia, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport oversees WZTM training.

At least one worker must carry a current WZTM card at all times when workers are present at a worksite.

To gain access and submit traffic plans to our Roadwork Portal, you must have a current WZTM card. You can get a WZTM card after you have successfully completed WZTM training.

Once you have a WZTM card, fill out the New user application form and submit the form to DIT.Roadworks@sa.gov.au.

After you have successfully registered, you can apply for roadworks permits through the Roadwork Portal.

More information about roadworks permits is available through the Roadwork Portal.

The WZTM training course is a competency-based course delivered by an approved training provider that provides participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to:

• identify hazards associated with worksites that require traffic management
• assess the level of risk to employees and the public
• control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat
• plan and implement appropriate traffic management plans.

The course ensures that workers, supervisors and other operational personnel who undertake work on roads and road-related areas within South Australia are aware of their responsibilities and legal obligations.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be issued with:

• a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans and RIIWHS205E – Control Traffic With Stop/Slow Bat (issued by the approved training provider)
• a WZTM card (issued by Department for Infrastructure and Transport).

Please discuss prerequisites with an approved training provider.

The cost of WZTM courses can vary between approved training providers.

Please contact an approved training provider for further course information, including dates and costs.

Yes, please contact an approved training provider for information about course dates and locations.

Yes, your qualifications will be recognised if you:

• have successfully completed the following units:
  • RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans
  • RIIWHS205E – Control Traffic With Stop/Slow Bat
• can provide evidence of completion (for example a Statement of Attainment)
• have current work experience.

If you do not meet all the criteria above, you will need to complete the full TTM course.

Before being issued with a WZTM Traffic Management Card, and have the ability to work in South Australia, you will be required to complete localised content training with an approved training provider.

This course includes the subtle differences in legislation and signage within South Australia.

Yes, all WZTM cardholders must complete a refresher course every three years with an approved training provider.

To qualify for a refresher course, you must meet the following criteria:

• Your WZTM card has not expired or passed the renewal date.
• You hold the current units of competency required in South Australia.
• You can demonstrate that you have current work experience (for example, you have worked at TTM Group in the past 6 months).

Please note:

• All South Australian WZTM cards are valid for three years and display a renewal date.
• It is the cardholder’s responsibility to complete a refresher course before the renewal date.
• If your card has expired or passed the renewal date, you will need to complete the full, initial WZTM training course.

If you have any queries, please contact DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.

After successfully completing the WZTM training course:

• a permanent WZTM card will be ordered and dispatched to the cardholder. This card includes WZTM card number and renewal/expiry date.
• a temporary WZTM card will be issued by the approved training provider who has conducted the training. This temporary WZTM card is valid for 60 days and provides evidence that the cardholder has successfully completed the required training to work as a Traffic Controller. Once the permanent card has been received, this temporary card must be destroyed.

Both cards act as evidence that the cardholder:

• is able to work as a traffic controller
• must comply with the latest version of the SA Standards for Workzone Traffic Management (PDF, 3446 KB).

The card and proof of identity:

• must be carried at all times that the holder is engaged at a work area or site
• must be presented immediately upon request by a DIT officer or other authorised person.

After you have successfully completed the WZTM training course, a WZTM card will be posted to the postal address you provided.

If you do not receive your WZTM card six weeks after you've completed your WZTM training course, please email us at DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.

To avoid delays in receiving your card, please ensure that you have provided your correct postal address to the organisation you are completing your training with.

If there are any incorrect details on your WZTM card, please email DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.

If your WZTM card is lost, stolen or damaged, please:

1. complete the Request a replacement WZTM card (lost, stolen, damaged) form (PDF, 239 KB)
2. email the form to DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.

If you have changed your name, you will need to have a new WZTM card issued. Please:

1. complete Request a replacement WZTM card (change of name) form (PDF, 241 KB)
2. email the form to DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.

An approved training provider is a registered training organisation that has been approved by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport to deliver WZTM training for South Australia.

Please refer to the list of approved training providers.

To apply to become an approved training provider in South Australia, you must first be a registered training organisation that:

• is registered by the Australian Skills Quality Authority
• has the appropriate units of competency on scope for WZTM training.

Registered training organisations that wish to apply to become an approved training provider must:

• request and complete a prequalification application
• provide copies of supporting documents with the prequalification application, including:
  • Training and Assessment Strategy (TAS) for required units
  • course presentation and material
  • explanation about how practical training will be conducted (you can provide this detail in your TAS)
  • insurances, including:
    • public liability not less than $10,000,000 per occurrence and unlimited in the aggregate
    • professional indemnity not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence and unlimited in the aggregate.

For further information, please email DIT.TASSAdminSupport@sa.gov.au.