Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to implement a traffic management plans in the Transport Industry. It includes: planning and preparing; setting out, monitoring and closing down the traffic guidance scheme; and housekeeping.
Application of the Unit
These traffic management plans include those for public and private roads, parking areas and restricted access sites. This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:
- Tunnel Operations
- Open Road Operations
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Plan traffic guidance scheme |
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Relevant compliance documentation is accessed and interpreted according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Work instructions relevant to the task are obtained and applied according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Safety requirements for the allotted tasks are obtained, confirmed and applied according to workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Relevant signage and devices are identified, obtained and implemented according to the traffic management plan, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Required tools and equipment are selected and inspected for serviceability according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.6 |
Environmental protection requirements are identified and applied according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.7 |
Legislative requirements for traffic controller’s assigned are checked and confirmed according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.8 |
Site specific requirements for traffic flow are communicated appropriately in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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1.9 |
Work crew safety is appropriately considered within the Traffic Management Plan according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Implement traffic guidance scheme |
2.1 |
Site specific traffic guidance scheme is selected according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Work schedule adherence requirements are determined, communicated and monitored according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Signage and device positioning is checked in accordance with the traffic management plan and according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Traffic plan is appropriately adjusted on site according to site specific conditions as appropriate to ensure Work Crew safety and in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Monitor traffic guidance scheme |
3.1 |
Traffic flow is monitored and effectiveness of traffic guidance scheme is measured according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Traffic guidance scheme adjustments are implemented according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Traffic controller performance management is undertaken according to workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
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3.4 |
Offending motorists are dealt with according to workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4 |
Evaluate and audit the traffic guidance scheme |
4.1 |
Applied Traffic Plan is checked to ensure it matches the approved Traffic Plan in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
4.2 |
Traffic plan is checked to ensure suitability to the actual traffic conditions in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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4.3 |
The applied Traffic Plan is audited to ensure compliance with the approved safety plans in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Close down traffic guidance scheme |
5.1 |
Traffic control devices are removed in a safe and sequential manner, according to workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Traffic guidance scheme information is accurately recorded according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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5.3 |
Workplace incidents are accurately reported according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
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Undertake housekeeping |
6.1 |
Work area is cleared in accordance with project environmental management plan and in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
6.2 |
Work tools and equipment is cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements |
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6.3 |
Traffic Management signs are returned to pre-work state in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required Knowledge: |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement a traffic management plan: |
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Required Skills: |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement a traffic management plan: |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the TLISC for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Work instructions may be received via verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches and may include: |
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Safety requirements may include: |
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Signage and devices are to include |
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Signage and devices may include: |
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Tools and equipment are to include: |
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Environmental aspects may include the requirements of the organisation/ project environmental management plan, and may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Communications is to include: |
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Communications may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
F – Safety Management