Safety & Legal Compliance
Traffic Safety Officer Training
SAQA-aligned traffic safety officer training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Traffic Safety Officer course?
REH Safety Training forms part of the SM Safety and Technical Learning Group, one of South Africa’s established providers of OHS training, auditing, and consulting services.
Course outline
What the Traffic Safety Officer course covers, module by module.
- Erect temporary traffic control equipment – 14558
- Apply health and safety to a work area – 9964
- Read and interpret construction drawings – 14580
- Implement roadside safety procedures – 14561
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Medically fit to work in roadside and construction environments
- Legislative requirements and roles of a Traffic Safety Officer
- Health and safety principles applicable to roadwork environments
- Hazard identification and risk assessment for traffic control operations
- Reading and interpreting traffic accommodation and construction drawings
- Erection, placement, and removal of temporary traffic control equipment
- Implementing and monitoring roadside safety measures
- Communication, reporting, and incident prevention on site
- Apply health and safety requirements within a traffic control work area
- Read and interpret drawings and traffic accommodation layouts
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Erect temporary traffic control equipment – 14558
- Apply health and safety to a work area – 9964
- Read and interpret construction drawings – 14580
- Implement roadside safety procedures – 14561
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Medically fit to work in roadside and construction environments
- Legislative requirements and roles of a Traffic Safety Officer
- Health and safety principles applicable to roadwork environments
- Hazard identification and risk assessment for traffic control operations
- Reading and interpreting traffic accommodation and construction drawings
- Erection, placement, and removal of temporary traffic control equipment
- Implementing and monitoring roadside safety measures
- Communication, reporting, and incident prevention on site
- Apply health and safety requirements within a traffic control work area
- Read and interpret drawings and traffic accommodation layouts
Who should attend
- Traffic safety officers and traffic controllers
- Road construction and maintenance workers
- Anyone working in roadwork zones
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Traffic Safety Officer course cost?
The course costs R2,800 per learner and runs over three days. Group bookings are negotiable. Training is available 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 ask about group rates.
What does the course cover?
The course covers legislative requirements, health and safety in roadwork areas, hazard identification, reading traffic accommodation and construction drawings, erecting temporary traffic control equipment, and implementing roadside safety measures. It includes unit standards 14558, 9964, 14580 and 14561. The training is practical, with hands-on work over the three days. Delegates receive a certificate in line with SAQA-aligned unit standards.
Do I need experience before I can do this course?
You need basic literacy and numeracy, and you must be medically fit to work in roadside and construction environments. No previous traffic control experience is required. The three-day course teaches the practical skills for the job, from reading drawings to erecting traffic control equipment and managing roadside safety. It is also the entry route for people starting in traffic control.
Can you train at our site?
Yes. On-site training at your premises is available anywhere in South Africa, which suits road construction and maintenance teams. Online and centre-based options are also offered at our Midrand and Durban centres. Group pricing is negotiable. Daily classes mean you can book without a waiting period. Email info@rehtraining.co.za with your location and team size for a quote.
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