If you’re working in traffic control across Queensland, keeping your Traffic Control Accreditation Card current is essential. Accreditation lasts for three years, and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) requires traffic controllers to complete refresher training and provide evidence of industry currency before they can renew.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the renewal process.
1. Complete a Refresher Training Course
Before renewing, you must complete an approved Traffic Controller Refresher Course with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Upskills QLD, Workmate Training Academy, and Link Resources all offer approved courses.
- This training helps you demonstrate your currency of industry practice (COIP) and ensures you’re up to date with the latest rules, regulations, and safety standards.
💡 Tip: Statements of Attainment from your refresher course are accepted by TMR for up to 12 months from the issue date.
2. Demonstrate Industry Currency
You’ll need to show that you’ve been actively working as a traffic controller. This is known as Currency of Industry Practice (COIP).
- Provide a copy of your current Traffic Controller Industry Authority Card.
- Supply evidence of your competency, such as employment records, logbooks, or recent shifts worked.
Upskills QLD can guide you through exactly what documentation you need for COIP.
3. Complete the Application Form (F4115)
Next, you’ll need to fill out the Traffic Controller Accreditation Scheme Application Form (F4115). This form requires you to:
- Declare your offence history.
- Confirm your medical fitness.
- Attach your training qualifications.
You can find the form on the TMR website or request one from a Customer Service Centre.
4. Submit Your Application
Once your form and documents are ready:
- Lodge them in person at a TMR Customer Service Centre (most common).
- Some applicants may be able to lodge online, depending on TMR requirements.
- Pay the relevant renewal fees at the time of submission.
If your renewal is approved, you’ll be given an interim authority letter on the spot, and your new three-year card will be mailed to your recorded address.
5. Renewal Period & Timeframes
Here’s what you need to know about timing:
- Renew every 3 years. TMR will usually send you a renewal notice about 6–7 weeks before your card expires.
- Earliest renewal: Applications can only be made within 6 weeks of your expiry date.
- Lapsed status: If you don’t renew, your accreditation status automatically changes to “lapsed” 3 months after expiry. From that point, you’ll need to start over with a new application, including a criminal offence history check.
⚠️ Important: Criminal offence history checks can take anywhere from 1 day to 8 weeks, which means delays in getting back on site if your card lapses.
Key Takeaways
- Plan ahead — don’t wait until the last minute.
- Book your Refresher Course with an RTO like Upskills QLD early.
- Gather your COIP evidence before your renewal window opens.
- Submit your application form and payment to TMR within the 6-week renewal window.
By staying on top of your accreditation, you can keep working without interruptions and ensure you’re always compliant with Queensland’s traffic management requirements.
👉 Ready to renew your Traffic Control Accreditation Card?
Book your Traffic Controller Refresher Training with Upskills QLD today and make the renewal process easy.
