The Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) is an essential tool that contributes to safety and effective traffic management on a worksite. Serving as a critical line of defence between traffic and the crew, the TMA provides a physical, energy-absorbing barrier that reduces accident severity, protecting both vehicle occupants and road workers. However, the effectiveness of a TMA … Read more
While the fundamental principles of traffic management remain constant, the demands of each worksite can shift dramatically between a bustling city centre and a quiet rural highway. A traffic controller’s role is more than just directing traffic; it is about applying strategic safety plans that are adapted to the specific volume and pace of the … Read more
Traffic management is a high-stakes job that demands precision, awareness, and up-to-date knowledge in dynamic work environments. While an initial Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control course, for example, gives you the necessary skills required to understand and get started in the industry, the regulations and technology are ever-changing. Even for the most experienced … Read more
Are you thinking of starting a career in traffic management or hoping to gain more knowledge of the industry? Beyond understanding the traffic control pay rates, it is also important to consider the benefits and challenges of working night and day shifts to better prepare for these roles. Day Shifts in Traffic Management Day shifts … Read more
Unpredictable weather is one of the biggest challenges when traffic controlling. In a role where focus and communication are essential, environmental factors can make it exponentially difficult and escalate a routine job into a dangerous situation in just minutes. Understanding how to navigate and prepare yourself in these conditions is crucial to mitigating risks and … Read more
Are you considering a career in temporary traffic control or currently working in the industry and want to take the next step? Understanding your earning potential is crucial. Below, we discuss traffic controller pay rates in Western Australia, highlighting what influences pay rate income and how Workmate Training Academy can help you maximise your earning … Read more
Are you thinking of starting a career in traffic control? With our traffic management courses at Workmate Training Academy, we focus on all of our students and enable them with the skills and knowledge of best practice preferred by employers. At Workmate Training Academy, our courses are designed and run by experts who actually work … Read more
The sight of Traffic Controllers by the side of the road – in Hi-Vis and usually carrying a sign is a common one in Australia. They are most often situated at worksites and roadworks when traditional traffic control measures like lights are insufficient for the job at hand. The role of a traffic controller is … Read more
The Importance of First Aid There are many reasons why it could be important for you to learn first aid; you may have a family member with particular health risks, you may want to enhance your resume or your job may even require it, or you simply don’t want to be without the know-how before … Read more
It is an unfortunate truth that everyday life can present circumstances that will lead us to have to help someone injured in an accident. Whether coming across an accident in the thoroughfare or a fallen hiker on the trail, you may be called upon to administer first aid and make decisions that could save a … Read more
The first thing you need to know is that the Mainroads Western Australia Traffic Controllers Handbook is your ‘go-to’ reference with regards to traffic control. It outlines the seven key requirements, what to do when using night works, along with a list of good ideas to ensure all procedures are followed to the letter. As … Read more
If you intend on working near roads in Western Australia, it is a process likely to disrupt motor and pedestrian traffic. It is crucial that you learn how to minimise the impact of the works on those who use the road and ensure that no one gets injured because of the project. Our basic worksite … Read more
An effective training program has to be designed with expertise, patience, and attention to detail. By understanding the nuances of a well-established training program, it’s easier to develop something that will deliver incredible results for your business. Here are some of the key steps involved in setting up a new training program. Seek Experienced and … Read more
Your first aid kit isn’t just a place to store plasters for accidental scrapes and cuts. It can be a crucial piece of equipment that can help more serious incidents, but only if it is properly stocked. Here is what you should have in your first aid kit for your home and workplace to be … Read more
There has always been a gap between good Traffic Controllers and good Planners. To be a good planner takes a lot more than just having an accreditation. A good Planner A good planner has extensive experience throughout the traffic management industry. This allows the planner to think about how traffic needs to be managed on … Read more
When it comes to first aid, we’ve all heard the tales growing up about how to treat various ailments. Unfortunately, sometimes these old wives’ tales can end up doing more harm than good, which is why it is incredibly important to separate fact from fiction. Here are some of the most common first aid myths … Read more
It’s great that you are considering enrolling in one of the exciting training courses at WTA. Our professionally trained courses prepare you for the jobs that need doing and you’ll be ready to work from the moment you finish one of our classes. But preparing to take the course is as important as taking it … Read more
Workmate Training Academy (WTA) offers a number of short courses that are highly respected and sought after throughout Western Australia. But what makes our courses great is not just the high-quality curriculum and materials, or even the needed skills our students learn throughout the course. The best part of our training programs, hands down, is … Read more
Can’t we all just… get to our destination faster? All I ask the universe for is to allot the appropriate time it should take me to get to and from work each day. For example, my workplace is 30 kilometres away from where I reside. Therefore it should only take a maximum of 45 minutes, … Read more
Traffic management and traffic control workers (referred to as Traffic Controllers or “TC’s) continue to be in high demand in Perth, Western Australia. It’s no wonder that so many people are seeking out these type of jobs: they are rewarding, flexible, provide a great deal of opportunity to be outdoors, and provide a valuable and … Read more
On-Site Traffic Management Here Is The Cost: In February Main Roads Western Australia released an updated version of their code of practice, and one point really stood out for me. Section 8.2 Clarification – BWTM accreditation required on site when road workers are present Where traffic devices are used, all work sites shall have at … Read more
It is always beneficial to have someone around that has been trained in First Aid in case someone has injured themselves in the workplace or at home. First Aid goes much further than just being able to apply a bandage correctly or make sure the First Aid kit is stocked. First aid training is saving Australian lives … Read more
I recently ran into a number of familiar faces at a large special event I attended in the Perth city center. These interactions completely changed the way I view my job. I felt like I had changed the lives of people, for the better. A number of traffic controllers who were trained by WTA made … Read more
First Aid in The Workplace What would happen if an employee or a colleague was to suddenly collapse in your workplace? What if a loved one or family member suddenly collapses? Would you know what to do? Would anyone in your workplace or home know what to do? To become a First Aider will only … Read more
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” – Unknown From engaging with industry WTA has identified that workplace training and up-skilling is viewed by many employers as a waste of time. Why are training courses begrudgingly viewed as … Read more