Safety & Legal Compliance
Flagman (Stop & Go) Training
Unit Standard 242974 · NQF Level 2
SAQA-aligned flagman (stop & go) training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Flagman (Stop & Go) course?
This accredited course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely control traffic using flagging procedures in work zones. The training focuses on traffic control principles, correct use of signage and hand signals, hazard identification, communication, and personal safety. Learners will be equipped to perform flagman duties safely and effectively in construction, roadworks, maintenance, and industrial environments.
Course outline
What the Flagman (Stop & Go) course covers, module by module.
- Legal and workplace requirements for traffic control
- Roles and responsibilities of a flagman
- Hazard identification and risk assessment in traffic control areas
- Traffic control plans and work zone layouts
- Use of flagging equipment, signs, and PPE
- Correct hand signals and communication techniques
- Managing vehicle and pedestrian movement
- Emergency situations and incident response
- Personal safety and situational awareness
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a flagman
- Identify hazards associated with traffic control activities
- Apply correct flagging procedures and hand signals
- Control traffic safely and effectively
- Comply with legal and workplace traffic control requirements
Who should attend
- Flagmen and traffic controllers
- Construction and roadworks personnel
- Maintenance and utilities workers
- Contractors and site personnel
- Supervisors overseeing traffic control
Entry requirements
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Medically fit for outdoor work
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Flagman (Stop & Go) course cost?
The course costs R700 per learner and runs for one day. Group bookings are negotiable. We train online, on site at your premises, or at our centres in Midrand and Durban, with daily classes and no waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book or request a group quote. You can also call 010 746 6954.
What unit standard is this aligned to?
The course is aligned to unit standard 242974, Apply flagging procedures to control traffic, at NQF level 2. It covers traffic control plans, correct hand signals, flagging equipment and PPE, managing vehicles and pedestrians, and personal safety on the road. Learners receive a certificate in line with SAQA-aligned unit standards.
Who should attend flagman training?
Anyone assigned to stop-and-go traffic control: flagmen, traffic controllers and road construction or maintenance workers. The work is dangerous, so proper training in hand signals, positioning and awareness is essential. The course also covers emergency situations and how to respond. It is also useful for site supervisors who manage traffic control teams. One day, with daily classes.
Do I need experience before I can do this course?
No previous traffic control experience is required. The course starts with the role of the flagman and the hazards of traffic control areas, then teaches the correct procedures and hand signals. Delegates practise the signals and controls during the day and receive a certificate on completion. Classes run daily and group rates are negotiable.
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