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Position, set-up and operate a variable message sign

Position, set-up and operate a variable message sign

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIRTM201D
State Code
AWB64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to transport, position, operate, commission/de-commission a variable message sign, which may be truck and/or trailer mounted, and conduct housekeeping activities relevant to the task in the Civil construction industry.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to position, set up and operate a variable message sign
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / variable message sign documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements
2. Transport variable message sign
  • 2.1 Conduct variable message sign pre-start check and report or rectify any faults
  • 2.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation
  • 2.3 Ensure variable message sign is secured to vehicle
  • 2.4 Connect, manoeuvre and transport variable message sign
  • 2.5 Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements
  • 2.6 Park-up and ensure the braking system is engaged
  • 2.7 Check variable message sign controls and functions and report or rectify any faults
3. Position variable message sign
  • 3.1 Position variable message sign according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meet traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines
  • 3.2 Complete site specific risk assessment
  • 3.3 Select level site and ensure variable message sign is stable
  • 3.4 Ensure variable message sign visibility to road users
  • 3.5 Provide safe travel path for cyclists and pedestrians past variable message sign
  • 3.6 Initiate variable message sign security system
  • 3.7 Operate communication devices
4. Operate variable message sign
  • 4.1 Select, apply and change messages
  • 4.2 Confirm the variable message sign displays the appropriate message
  • 4.3 Ensure the variable message sign is legible to road users
  • 4.4 Confirm message does not conflict with existing signage
5. Shut-down and remove variable message sign from site
  • 5.1 Conduct shut-down procedures
  • 5.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation
  • 5.2 Remove variable message sign safely from site, observing relevant road rules and traffic management requirements
6. Clean up
  • 6.1 Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements
  • 6.2 Carry out minor routine maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 6.3 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCX03 RIIRTM201E Position, set-up and operate variable message signs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFA8 RII30919 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification
AZB0 RII30915 Certificate III in Civil Construction Qualification