If you’re looking for a practical way to break into construction or civil work in Queensland, becoming a Traffic Controller is one of the smartest entry points. With road upgrades, infrastructure projects, and civil works happening right across QLD, there’s consistent demand for qualified Traffic Controllers — and the best part? You don’t need years of experience to get started.
Traffic control offers flexible work, strong earning potential, and a clear pathway to grow within the industry. If you’re motivated, safety-focused, and ready to work outdoors, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you become job-ready.
Before stepping onto any construction site in Queensland, you’ll need a White Card. This is a mandatory requirement for anyone planning to work in construction or civil environments across the state.
To obtain a White Card, you must complete the qualification CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry, delivered by a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
This course provides the essential safety knowledge needed to work safely on construction sites. During the training, you’ll learn:
How to identify and manage common site hazards
Your workplace health and safety responsibilities
What to do in emergency situations
Basic risk awareness and communication on construction sites
Think of your White Card as your entry pass into the construction industry. Without it, you won’t be allowed to work on construction sites.
Once you’ve obtained your White Card, the next step is completing Traffic Control training.
In Queensland, this training must be delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to deliver the qualification RIIWHS205E – Control traffic with stop-slow bat.
This nationally recognised course provides the practical skills required to safely manage traffic on roadworks, civil construction sites, and other traffic management environments.
During the course, you’ll learn how to:
Safely stop, slow, and direct traffic using a stop-slow bat
Set up signage and basic traffic guidance schemes
Communicate effectively with workers and road users
Identify and manage risks around moving vehicles and heavy equipment
Protect both workers and the public around active worksites
Traffic Control training is hands-on and practical, preparing you for real-world site conditions. Once certified, you can begin applying for Traffic Control roles across Queensland, including roadworks, infrastructure projects, and civil construction sites.
If you’re looking to progress your career in traffic management, the next step is completing Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) training.
In Queensland, this involves completing the qualification RIIWHS302E – Implement Traffic Management Plans, delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
This certification allows you to take on greater responsibility and move into higher-level roles within traffic management teams.
With TMI training, you’ll learn how to:
Implement traffic management plans on worksites
Supervise traffic control setups
Manage traffic operations safely and efficiently
Take on leadership responsibilities within traffic crews
Increase your earning potential and career opportunities
Many workers choose to progress to TMI because it offers more stable work opportunities, higher pay potential, and access to larger civil and infrastructure projects across Queensland.
Once you’ve obtained your White Card and Traffic Control qualification — and potentially Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) — you’re ready to start applying for work.
Qualified Traffic Controllers are in demand across a wide range of projects throughout Queensland, including:
Road construction and road maintenance projects
Civil infrastructure works
Utility installations and upgrades
Local council projects
Government-funded infrastructure developments
Traffic control is often a great entry point into the construction and civil industries. Many workers begin their careers managing traffic on worksites and later move into roles such as plant operation, site supervision, or other specialised civil construction positions.
For those looking to build a long-term career in construction, traffic management can provide valuable experience, industry connections, and opportunities for career progression.
Like many qualifications in the construction and civil industries, Traffic Control and Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) certifications must be renewed periodically to remain valid.
Keeping your tickets current is important for maintaining your ability to work on active worksites across Queensland. Regular renewals ensure that your skills remain up to date with current safety standards, regulations, and industry practices.
By maintaining your certifications, you can:
Stay compliant with workplace and regulatory requirements
Remain site-ready for ongoing and upcoming projects
Stay competitive in the job market
Avoid disruptions to your employment opportunities
Employers highly value workers who keep their qualifications current, as it demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to workplace safety. Staying up to date with your tickets helps ensure you remain a trusted and dependable member of any traffic management or civil construction team.
Upskills QLD helps students across Queensland gain nationally recognised qualifications and real-world, job-ready skills for the traffic management and construction industries.
Our courses are designed to prepare students for real worksites, combining practical training with industry knowledge delivered by experienced professionals.
Why train with Upskills QLD?
Nationally recognised qualifications
Practical, hands-on training that reflects real site conditions
Experienced trainers with extensive industry knowledge
CSQ funding may be available for eligible participants
Multiple convenient training locations across Queensland
Fully approved by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ)
Whether you’re starting a new career or upgrading your existing qualifications, Upskills QLD provides clear pathways into traffic control, civil construction, and infrastructure work across Queensland.
Train with a provider trusted by industry and start building your future in construction and traffic management today
Ready to Start Your Traffic Control Career?
If you’re ready to begin a career in traffic control or civil construction in Queensland, getting the right training is the first step.
Upskills QLD makes it easy to gain the White Card, Traffic Control, and Traffic Management Implementation (TMI) qualifications you need to become job-ready and start applying for work.
With practical training, experienced trainers, and multiple training locations across Queensland, we help students move from training to real job opportunities faster.
Whether you’re starting your first construction role or upgrading your existing tickets, our courses are designed to prepare you for real worksites and long-term career opportunities in the traffic and civil industries.
Training locations across Queensland
CSQ funding may be available for eligible participants
Take the first step today.
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Great training JC fantastic people to talk to in the office especially Olivia
Thank you to the Upskills team. I did my TC course with Kristy Thomas on the 27 /01/26 great teacher and great day I learnt so much, and today the 06/03/26 I have just completed my last test with Jason great bloke and personality, I think we all had a good experience in the way it was conducted. Thanks again.
Both trainers that come up to Mackay were fantastic with abundance of knowledge and passion for safety
JC was a awesome trainer Absolutely amazing you are now holding courses in yatala so much closer when on the Gold Coast definitely recommend
I found the facilities very hospitable and comfortable, Kristy the trainer i had was fabulous, she made sure everyone was able to stay on the same page, provided very helpful industry specific advice and directions. 10/10. Thanks Kristy!
Trained down at yatala i was one of the first there did tmi and tc very well trained by TC very clear and good best location Thank you
Jason was extremely knowledgeable and informative during our first aid and CPR training.
Training was great at Upskills Scott provide us with tons information that was relevant to course it was good to see a Trainer that stayed on point and not talk about other crap that has nothing to do with what your there . Thankyou Scott and rest of Upskills team.
Did my training with jc he made the training easy to understand. I would say it has been the best training experience I have ever had.
Great team! Very thorough in their training. The office staff could not be more helpful. I would highly recommend Upskills.
Hye T here did my full TC theory today .The instructor was Kristy absolutely made the course informative knowledgeable and a great people person keep her on she is a asset .
I Really liked upskilled i would totally recommend them to any traing they offer our instructors were awesome they made everyone feel at ease answered our questions in relation to Traffic control duties i wish Scottie, and JC and upskilled staff all the best and thank you for being so patient with me and the other students in traing Upskilled are a great company for trainig and placement.
Good experience with very proffesional staff and its a place where you up your skills in TMI&TC
Best trainers (Scotty & JC)best training, best support (all others). I highly recommend Upskills to all.
Jason was a terrific trainer! Was very helpful and knowledgeable in teaching ensuring everyone understood what they were learning! Highly recommend Jason @ upskills qld. Absolute legend
Excellent training provider, I did my White Card course with them on 17/11/25. Great team and Scotty the trainer was excellent. I've booked onto another course as they are both very competitive on cost and a very friendly and thorough centre
Scotty is an amazing trainer soo down to earth easy to understand. All round great guy Thankyou Scotty for a great renewal class
Best company Jason is definitely the man you want training you thanks guys :)
Absolutely recommend this company todo your training. John Degraff was an awesome trainer, explained and listened when we needed help. Thank you.
Just completed my practical assessment with Kristy this week, she is a wonderful instructor who made assesment day stress free and fun I learnt alot from you Kristy Thank you!!!
Recently did the traffic management implementation course with Jase. He is a wealth of knowledge and has a common sense approach to training. Could not recommend him enough 10/10.
I completed 2 different courses with Upskills and found both instructors to be very knowledgeable in their fields. Both took the time to make sure everyone in the group understood exactly what was being discussed. Highly recommend 👍🏽
I recently completed a White Card training course with Upskills QLD. The course was well-organized, informative, and directly applicable to my work. The instructor had strong expertise in the subject and delivered the content in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. The practical exercises and interactive discussions made it easier to grasp key safety practices in the workplace. I highly recommend Upskills QLD to anyone considering to do a White Card course.
Both Jason and Scott are excellent trainers - having had years of experience in this field of work makes for invaluable practical instruction with a no nonsense approach. Highly recommend - take home message safety for all is King!
I enjoyed studying to get my certificates in TC and TMI it was a great course and very interesting learning how to do that work
John was a terrific trainer! Gave a lot of constructive feedback and was very helpful in teaching ensuring everyone understood what they were learning! Highly recommend upskills qld for TC!! Thank you John!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scott is an excellent traffic control trainer—knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely committed to our safety. One thing he said that really stuck with me was, “I want everyone to go home.” That line is now ingrained in our minds because it shows just how much he truly cares. He kept the class engaging, clear, and focused on what matters most. Highly recommend his training to anyone in the industry.
Great staff very friendly Very good TMI renewal course everything explained to the last detail Thanks again
Kristie was fantastic, very accommodating to my situation. Recommended 100%
Upskills training provided an easy to understand and thorough training service to renew my Traffic Controllers ticket , Scotty the teacher had a great approach and was easy to understand. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to do a course
I Completed my TMI course through Upskills KippaRing. The trainer Scott was Efficient, Clear & Helpful. Great Experience Thanks again Scott.
I completed the TMI course through Upskill, and it was an amazing experience, especially thanks to our trainer, Scott! Thank you, Scott, for making the course so efficient and rewarding. Highly recommend!
Excellent training with John degraph and very good information on the course well done mate i haven't seen you in long time since we worked together it was nice to see you again yesterday we been both working together on numerous location keep up the good work with tmi course will book tc licence you next year
3 days Traffic Course with Jason Kassulke Jason is amazing, he has presented the course perfectly, with clear information, direction and given grateful care answering our questions clearly and giving us an full understanding to the Career Development within The Traffic Control Industry and how to assist us getting ahead within this industry. A good example of this is I take longer to do my theory, and I came in for the theory with a close to borderline migraine, when I came to Jason and explained this, Jason did what he could to assist easing what he could allowing me the time I needed, checking in not just on me but all of us. Because of Jason's care and attention to all details, knowledge and his understanding I was able to keep up with everyone. I would not hesitate to take further training under Jason's Training
Scott gave clear instructions, made sure everyone understood TC, TMI regulations. Knows his stuff !
Scott was on point taught all of us at our own level Classroom was enjoyable fun informative and I learned alot The whole experience from Megan in the office to Scotty in the class was awesome so glad I choose Upskill thanks to everyone
Jason.K from upskill was an amazing trainer! He was so encouraging and shared a lot of his knowledge and experiences during his time working as a TC which helped a lot with visualising what he was teaching verbally. He made learning and fun time would highly recommend studying with upskills if there are more trainers like him 👍
Was very thorough teacher, teaching us the traffic control course Jason was energetic vibrant kept us interested in course what we were learning gave us heaps of feedback with all our answers and questions. He kept us busy having a laugh at our common sense things we were all discussing was very good would prefer to do all my courses with him as the teacher so thank u for your valued work Jason appreciated 👏 the final assessment was awesome he's an amazing teacher great having laugh but also seriously teaching us about safety correct procedures and looking out for others as spotters etc thank you Jason Kassulke 😊 😀 appreciated your time and patience with myself and the others.
The trainer Scotty is a really really good trainer explains e erythong in normal terms goes out of his way to make sure you understand everything well do e scott
Highly recommend this training group. All the people on the Office are lovely. Rusty and Michelle are both so helpful and go out of there way to help you. Scotty is an absolute legend. He is very detailed with his teaching. He is obviously very experienced in the industry. Highly recommend to anyone trying to obtain there traffic control ticket. Update: 1.09.2025. Fantastic service by Alana for helping me replace my TMI and White card. Appreciate your help!
Very experienced trainer, I left the course feeling well prepared to enter the industry
Scott’s informative and straightforward training approach was definitely a plus for me, will be back for any future training, again
Change of career for me, and could not ask for a better trainer! Thanks JC for keeping it real! I learnt so much and my confidence has sky-rocketed, thank you Upskills!
Awesome place to go , the girls in the office so helpful and trainer Scotty absolutely champion and definitely knows his stuff, making it easier to understand and alot of time for everyone to make sure we all understood everything, thanks guys , highly recommend
Was a great course and Jason Kassulke was a great tutor and very knowledgeable on all aspects of the course
Training was on point, the trainer Jase went into details on specific important points in relation to the course, sharing real experiences with everyone to provide understanding of a lot of aspects of different things. The locations chosen for theory and practical trainings were good choices. Class was made to feel welcoming and interesting. Any training I’d do in the future would be with Upskills QLD. 5 stars.
Upskills was the place to renew my tmi, great correspondence easy to find great price and Graig our trainer was all over it and explained things very well.
I was very very impressed with the course itself the criteria and the trainer the trainer himself was very knowledgeable. And very helpful. He just made me feel very relaxed and very positive about my thinking. I would highly recommend up skills to anyone who wanted any industry training that your company has to offer.. Kind Regards Wayne Dittmann 😎😄
Upskills people are great, they will get things done quickly and efficiently Jason is a great trainer, will make learning so much fun
Was as professional as it was enjoyable. No time wasted on unnecessary information. Just straight to the information that matters . We'll worth the time and money .
WOW I’m really impressed with UPSKILLS and their team, from day dot the professionalism came through. The ladies on the phone and admin were so helpful and professional my training went smoothly. JC 👏 you know your stuff and made it easy for us all because it doesn’t matter how long you have been a TC or TMI changes happen constantly. Thank you all for your assistance and professionalism and a special thanks to Brian Abrahson you’ve done the hard yards and work very hard to run a great ship. This is my fifth time getting my tickets and I believe it’s the best RTO I’ve been to.
The course was easy and very understanding, Especially with an instructor who'll Guide you through step by step,So that you don't feel like you're alone.If I myself can do it, so can you.You won't regret it at all.Upskill is the only way to go.I Recommend them.
I recently completed Upskills QLD’s Traffic Management Implementation, Traffic Control and Traffic Control – Practical Assessment Courses, and I couldn’t be more impressed. From start to finish, this training program was exceptionally well-structured, informative, and hands-on, everything I needed to feel confident and competent on site. Firstly, the course materials were comprehensive and up to date. The Traffic Management Implementation module broke down complex regulations into clear, digestible segments, and the Traffic Control course seamlessly built on that foundation, covering every aspect of setting up and managing safe, compliant work zones. Where the practical assessment sessions gave me real-world scenarios to apply what I’d learned. A standout highlight was our instructor, Jason Kassulke. Jason’s expertise in traffic management shone through in every lesson. He explained technical concepts like risk assessments, signage layouts, and communication protocols with clarity and enthusiasm, making sure no one was left behind. Jason fostered an open, supportive classroom environment, patiently answering questions and offering valuable tips from his own on-the-job experience. His real-life narrative and practical demonstrations not only kept the sessions engaging but also cemented my understanding of best practices. Plus, Upskills QLD goes the extra mile by helping you find a company to accrue the mandatory 20 hours of practical experience needed to obtain your traffic control license, so you can finish your training fully eligible to apply immediately. If you’re looking for a provider that combines expert instructors, hands-on learning, and excellent support, look no further than Upskills QLD. Special thanks to Jason Kassulke for making this an outstanding learning experience. I highly recommend these courses to anyone seeking top-tier traffic control training.
