What makes the difference between someone who's qualified and someone you'd trust to manage traffic when lives are on the line?

CTA trainer Paul has spent decades working on the road. Over the years, he's seen students walk into class unsure of themselves, then experience those "light bulb" moments where the theory finally makes sense because they've put it into practice. He's also seen what can happen when people step onto site without the right preparation.

As Paul puts it:

"The material can be like dried Weet-Bix. Industry examples and knowledge add the milk and sugar. That's what makes it easier to digest."

In this interview, Paul shares why practical training sits at the heart of CTA's approach, why every near miss is an opportunity to learn and why preparing people for the realities of the job will always matter more than simply helping them pass a course.

He also explains how that same philosophy carries through to CTA's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process and the opening of the new Lara training centre, creating more opportunities for people across Melbourne's West to build practical skills before stepping onto a live worksite.

Every person who arrives on a worksite expects to go home at the end of the day. So does every driver passing through it. That's the responsibility behind every lesson Paul teaches and every decision he asks his students to make. His perspective is one every trainer, employer and traffic controller should take the time to read.

Read the full article:

https://traintogaingroup.edu.au/news/beyond-the-classroom-practical-traffic-management-training/