Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the identification of road safety risks, development of options and assessment of their effectiveness
This unit covers the identification of road safety risks, development of options and assessment of their effectivenes
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Performance Criteria |
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Identify road safety risks |
1.1 |
Records and statistics are monitored, both day and night, to identify problems and areas of risk |
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1.2 |
Complaints, requests, comments and observations are analysed to identify problems or areas of risk |
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Assess road safety risks |
2.1 |
Risk sites are investigated to clearly establish conditions and causes of accidents and collisions |
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2.2 |
Research is undertaken to collect evidence regarding identified risks |
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2.3 |
Identified risks are compared and assessed against legislative requirements, codes of practice, relevant Australian standards and community expectations |
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2.4 |
Clear priorities based on a ranking of safety factors are established |
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3 |
Develop and evaluate options |
3.1 |
Options relevant to reducing risk are identified |
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3.2 |
Acquisition or resumption of land is identified |
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3.3 |
All options are assessed on the basis of cost effectiveness, efficiency and practicality |
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3.4 |
Preferred option to reduce risk is selected based on Council guidelines |
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4 |
Present preferred options to Council |
4.1 |
Council 'approval in principle' is obtained |
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4.2 |
Statutory and other relevant authority approvals are obtained in required timeframes with minimal modification to the preferred option |
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4.3 |
Opportunities are provided for community consultation to maximise acceptance of preferred option |
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4.4 |
Clear, concise documentation is prepared that provides full preliminary cost details |
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4.5 |
Options and recommendations, supported by clear rationale, are submitted to Council for endorsement |
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Prepare detailed design |
5.1 |
Initial brief and regular, clear communication with design personnel is undertaken |
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5.2 |
Implementation timeframes are advised to design personnel to ensure detail design is completed as required |
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5.3 |
Design development is monitored to completion to ensure no errors or omissions are made |
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5.4 |
A safety design audit is undertaken |
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5.5 |
Final detailed cost estimates are accurately prepared |
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Required Skills and Knowledge
Not applicable.
Evidence Guide
Critical aspects of evidence
production of accurate information
analysis of sites and information
data interpretation
survey development
presentation and endorsement of options
effective problem solving based on research
Interdependent assessment of units
Prerequisite units: nil
Co-requisite units: nil
Underpinning knowledge
national and state traffic management policy
traffic classification and statistics
traffic legislation
traffic standards and guidelines
traffic engineering practice
analytical methods
Council policy, structure and services
accident records
road safety
traffic laws
Underpinning skills
consultation and negotiation with a range of stakeholders
qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
traffic planning
policy interpretation
traffic engineering design and application
accident analysis
application of standards and guidelines
written and verbal reporting
forecasting trends
estimating resources
procurement procedures
cost control
safety auditing
Resource implications
access to workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:- computer data bases/relevant accident statistics;survey equipment, land and traffic survey; access to risk sites; access to relevant legislative requirements, council guidelines and Australian standards for road safety
Consistency in performance
evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Context of assessment
on-the-job or in a simulated work environment
Critical aspects of evidence
production of accurate information
analysis of sites and information
data interpretation
survey development
presentation and endorsement of options
effective problem solving based on research
Interdependent assessment of units
Prerequisite units: nil
Co-requisite units: nil
Underpinning knowledge
national and state traffic management policy
traffic classification and statistics
traffic legislation
traffic standards and guidelines
traffic engineering practice
analytical methods
Council policy, structure and services
accident records
road safety
traffic laws
Underpinning skills
consultation and negotiation with a range of stakeholders
qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
traffic planning
policy interpretation
traffic engineering design and application
accident analysis
application of standards and guidelines
written and verbal reporting
forecasting trends
estimating resources
procurement procedures
cost control
safety auditing
Resource implications
access to workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources:- computer data bases/relevant accident statistics;survey equipment, land and traffic survey; access to risk sites; access to relevant legislative requirements, council guidelines and Australian standards for road safety
Consistency in performance
evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables
Context of assessment
on-the-job or in a simulated work environment
Range Statement
Application of this competency will vary according to the Council's size, location, organisational structure, resources, state/territory statutory requirements, business/strategic plans, and policies and practices
Accidents and collision causes
speed, volume, sight distance, vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, road and roadside environment, weather, transport mode
Environment contexts
metropolitan, urban, regional, rural, industrial, residential, commercial
Research types
surveys, observation, accident statistics, literature studies, applicable standards, questionnaires, gathering local knowledge
Affected parties
local occupants, neighbours, emergency services, public transport, through traffic
Funding options
Local Government, state government, federal government, private developers, schools, community groups, relevant authorities
Treatment
construction, diversion, speed zones, speed humps, traffic lights, roundabouts, education programs, public awareness campaigns, police liaison groups, multilingual information services
Council guidelines
risk assessment, cost benefit ratio, community expectations
Community
commercial, rate payers, land holders, residents, industrial, rural
Application of this competency will vary according to the Council's size, location, organisational structure, resources, state/territory statutory requirements, business/strategic plans, and policies and practices
Accidents and collision causes
speed, volume, sight distance, vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, road and roadside environment, weather, transport mode
Environment contexts
metropolitan, urban, regional, rural, industrial, residential, commercial
Research types
surveys, observation, accident statistics, literature studies, applicable standards, questionnaires, gathering local knowledge
Affected parties
local occupants, neighbours, emergency services, public transport, through traffic
Funding options
Local Government, state government, federal government, private developers, schools, community groups, relevant authorities
Treatment
construction, diversion, speed zones, speed humps, traffic lights, roundabouts, education programs, public awareness campaigns, police liaison groups, multilingual information services
Council guidelines
risk assessment, cost benefit ratio, community expectations
Community
commercial, rate payers, land holders, residents, industrial, rural
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
