TRUCK MOUNTED
ATTENUATOR
TRAINING
Learn the skills and knowledge required to confidently operate truck-mounted attenuators when carrying out traffic management activities in civil construction.
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Why Choose COVE?
Our courses prepare you for positions that are in demand right now. A COVE qualification leads you to meaningful employment in booming industries.
COVE facilitators are experienced, engaging teachers who know their content from first-hand experience. Work with a team that is dedicated to your success!
This course will teach you essential theory and practical skills, including how to:
- Check truck and attenuator controls and functions for serviceability
- Position traffic controls
- Conduct truck and attenuator pre-operational checks
- Conduct risk assessment and management
- Apply National Guidelines and Standards
- Communicate with others to receive and clarify work instructions
Operate Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuators
RIIRTM301E – Operate truck or trailer mounted attenuators.
Available Locations
You can complete this course at our Dandenong location where you will learn in a classroom and within practical settings, plus it is available on weekends. We also offer onsite training for groups with a minimum booking of six (6) participants.
Career Options
This course opens your career options towards numerous roles including truck driver, mobile plant machinery operator, mine worker, and traffic controller.
Pre-Requisites
- A current and valid heavy vehicle licence of a suitable class to operate the TMA i.e. MR licence or above.
- A current white card or equivalent.
- If you completed traffic management after March 1, 2024, the course/skillset on your Statement of Attainment (SOA) should be TMI1 – RIISS00060 – Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads. (Valid)
- If you completed traffic management prior to March 1, 2024, a Statement of Attainment for RIIWHS302E Implement Traffic Management Plan or an equivalent is required. (Valid)
Truck Mounted Attenuator Training Process
This course incorporates a variety of assessment tasks throughout and may include:
- Practical assessment
- Oral questioning
- Written test
- Work-based activities
- Simulated project-based activity
Pathways Forward
- Construction – Labourer
- Truck drivers
- Traffic Management
- Traffic control
- Civil construction worker
- Mine worker
- Mobile plant machinery operator
Course Guide
FAQs
Do I need to have a truck licence to complete the course?
Yes, you must hold a current and valid Heavy Vehicle licence of a suitable class to operate a TMA. This refers to a Medium Rigid or above as VicRoads has a requirement from the 1 January 2018 that Truck Mounted Attenuators will have a minimum of 15 tonne GVM for acceptable impact performance.
How often do I need to refresh this course?
There is currently no expiration on the Truck Mounted Attenuator qualification, however you must be able to produce evidence of a current RIIOHS302 Implement Traffic Management Plan qualification and hold a valid Heavy Vehicle licence suitable for the Truck when in operation.
COVE offers Heavy Vehicle training and assessment so you can secure your licence. Browse our Heavy Vehicle courses here.
I have a Red Card/Interstate Whitecard. Can I use this for the Truck Mounted Attenuator course?
Yes, you can as long as you are able to provide the physical copy issued by the governing body of the state.
We also offer Red Card to Whitecard upgrades. If you have a Red Card and would like to upgrade to the current Construction Induction Whitecard issued by Worksafe Victoria, please contact us to find out how.
What do I need to start the Truck Mounted Attenuator course?
COVE Training will provide all students with the resources required to do this course. Accordingly, our Dandenong location in Melbourne is fully equipped for students to undertake classroom training and practical training on our Truck Mounted Attenuator machine.
How do I book the course?
COVE offers a range of available course times so training works with your schedule. Just give us a call on 03 8773 9000 and let us know when would suit you and we’ll do the rest! You can also book directly on our Course Calendar.