Unit of competency details
RIIWHS205D - Control traffic with stop-slow bat (Release 1)
Summary
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Classification history
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 030909 | Transport Engineering | 02/May/2014 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Not applicable.
Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to control traffic with stop-slow bat in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare
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1.1 Access, interpret and apply site traffic plan procedures and ensure the work activity is compliant
1.2 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply work instructions
1.3 Obtain, confirm, clarify and apply safety requirements
1.4 Identify, obtain and implement signage and devices
1.4 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements
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2. Control traffic
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2.1 Position or confirm temporary traffic signs and barriers
2.2 Direct traffic correctly
2.3 Control vehicles and pedestrian traffic and ensure safety
2.4 Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing conditions and position waiting vehicles for smooth traffic flow
2.5 Use hand held stop/slow bats
2.6 Use visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals
2.7 Report traffic offenders
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3. Operate communication devices
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3.1 Adjust communication device controls for optimum reception/transmission results
3.2 Transmit messages clearly and concisely
3.3 Maintain communication device power supply
3.4 Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact
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4. Clean up
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4.1 Remove or cover signs and devices sequentially to provide warning to motorists during shutdown
4.2 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
RIIOHS205A Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Not applicable.
Performance Evidence
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
- locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
- demonstrates consistent timely control of traffic with a stop-slow bat that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
- reading and interpreting the work instruction and planning work activity accordingly
- positioning signage and barriers
- directing and controlling vehicle traffic
- directing and controlling pedestrian traffic
- communicating to drivers and pedestrians clearly using hand signals
- using approved communication devices such as hand held radios or phones to transmit message and report of offenders
- removing or covering signs after work completion
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of controlling traffic with stop-slow bat through:
- site and equipment safety requirements
- traffic controlling requirements and procedures
- complying with traffic management plans
- erecting traffic control signage and barricades
- communication device operations
- determine equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
- operational and maintenance procedures for equipment
- detailing site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
- describing the effects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances
interpreting and implementing safe work method statement
Assessment Conditions
- An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
- this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;
- where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,
- this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
- assessor requirements differ between sectors as follows:
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Drilling sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through five (5) years of work in the Industry sector; or,
- where a co-assessment or partnership arrangement exists between a qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert, the Industry technical expert can hold the unit being assessed, and/or demonstrate equivalency of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of continuous work in the Industry sector, with the preceding one (1) year in the unit they are co-assessing; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Metalliferous Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years of current and continuous work with the Industry sector and must hold the TAE Assessor Skill Set or equivalent; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Coal Mining sector:
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Extractive sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience; or,
- when assessing this unit in the context of the Civil Construction sector
- an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through five (5) years’ work experience in the Industry sector; and,
- where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must hold the unit being assessed and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of two (2) years’ of current work experience.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272