Traffic Control Licences

TfNSW - TCAWS from Technical Guide to Technical Standard!

1. Background

Transport’s role is to lead the development of a safe, reliable and sustainable transport network. We are responsible for strategy, planning, policy, regulation, and other critical functions for all modes of transport in NSW, including road, metro, train, bus, ferry, light rail, point-to-point transport, on-demand services, community transport, cycling and walking.

Best practice temporary traffic management is integral to the management of road safety and work site safety risks. To support this, Transport is updating Traffic control at work sites Technical
Manual to a Technical Standard, TS 05492:1.0 Traffic control at work sites (TCAWS) standard.

The intent is to provide clear guidance and requirements for planning and implementing best practice temporary traffic management, ensuring the safety of both workers and road users across NSW.
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2. This document

The draft Transport Technical Standard TS 05492, Traffic control at work sites (TCAWS) version 1.0, is open for consultation. This fact sheet provides an overview of the key changes in the draft TS
05492:1.0 TCAWS standard.

The Technical Standard TS 05492:1.0 TCAWS defines the minimum technical requirements and provides comprehensive guidance for temporary traffic management on all public roads. Its
purpose is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic, including cyclists, pedestrians and other road users, through work sites and other activities occurring on or near roads.

3. TS 05492:1.0 TCAWS Change summary

The changes in the draft TS 05492:1.0 TCAWS are:

• Reclassification of TCAWS from a Technical Manual to Transport Standard TS 05492 Traffic control at work sites (TCAWS) version 1.0, aligned to the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Standards Management Framework.

• The standard will detail the requirements for planning, implementing, operating, inspecting and reviewing temporary traffic management on all public roads in NSW.

It is also intended to act as a guidance document for best practice in temporary traffic management.

• Updated content to reflect new legislation and TfNSW policies and procedures including health and safety, risk management and TfNSW Standards Management Framework.

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• Editorial, diagrammatic, and technical amendments to respond to current research and industry best practice.

• Clarification of when a requirement is mandatory.

• Inclusion of additional figures to provide greater clarity and understanding of requirements and guidance.

• Inclusion of mandatory requirements to end-of-queue management, crash attenuators, and speed zoning to ensure a safer and more consistent approach to risk mitigation across NSW
road network.

• The current TCAWS Technical Manual and approval pathways, accountability arrangements, and operational procedures for prescribed traffic control devices will continue to be in effect until the new standard is published.

5. TS 05492:1.0 TCAWS key section changes
General updates have been made to the TCAWS Technical Manual, Issue 6.1, to align with TfNSW Standards Management Framework. The summary of proposed key changes in the draft TS05492:1.0 TCAWS Standards.

Traffic Control at Work Sites
Designation : TS 05492
Version : 1
Document type : Standard
Mode : Road (RD)
Standards Lead Title : Professional Head of Corridor Infrastructure & Engineering
Discipline : TR - Traffic

Link to DRAFT:
https://standards.transport.nsw.gov.au/consultation-standard-specific/?id=TBA%20-%200007013:2025

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Dan the Man taking care of business 👌

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Roadwork Solutions require experienced crew leaders, and reliable traffic controllers for ongoing work across the Sydney Metro area, and for limited work in the central coast & Newcastle areas of NSW.

Must have:

- reliability & good work ethic
- appropriate Traffic Controller certification
- white card
- OWN TRANSPORT
- availability 5 days per week
- full working rights
*new starters are encouraged to apply too*

In addition to the above, crew leaders must have:

- previous demonstrated experience as a a crew leader/supervisor
- availability 5+ days per week
- flexibility with shifts
- proficient in the basic operation of iPad/tablet
- the right attitude is key!

Pay and allowances as per the award.

Immediate start & an ongoing opportunity.

Head to our website, www.roadworksolutions.com.au to apply online.

Lawrence the Waterboy 👷

upskilling for Sydney-Water 💧

Traffic Management & Inspection Station training - Point to Point Transport Commissioner - TfNSW - Safework NSW.




www.pointtopoint.nsw.gov.au

George controlling the Site like an old hand 😎 this is TC weather ☀️

Always appreciate hearing from my new TCs on-the-job!
and receiving the obligatory Worksite Selfie 👷 well done Marty 👏

Ty and The Crew managing the site and conditions like pros 👌