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Oversee traffic control plan around a work site
Oversee traffic control plan around a work site
Unit of competency
National Code
LGAWORK302A
LGAWORK302A
State Code
C3717
C3717
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/08/2014
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
14/08/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the overall planning and monitoring of safe traffic control around a council work site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess work site
- 1.1 Work site is assessed and a traffic control plan is developed in accordance with Australian standards.
2 Implement traffic control plan
- 2.1 Residents are advised of temporary traffic control arrangements.
- 2.2 Traffic control devices are set up according to traffic control plan.
- 2.3 The work area is clearly defined and separated by traffic control devices.
- 2.4 Traffic controllers are located according to the traffic control plan.
3 Monitor traffic flow
- 3.1 Traffic flow is monitored and adjustments are made to maintain flow.
- 3.2 Interaction with members of the public is conducted according to council procedures.
4 Maintain traffic control plan
- 4.1 Record of traffic control plan is maintained according to workplace procedures .
- 4.2 Incidents or accidents are investigated and reported according to workplace procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Traffic may include:
vehicular
pedestrian
livestock
Plan may include:
using council procedures and meeting Australian standards
Workplace procedures may include:
council policies and guidelines on communicating with the public
out-of-hours site inspections
maintenance of traffic control plan records
reporting of incidents or accidents
Traffic may include:
vehicular
pedestrian
livestock
Plan may include:
using council procedures and meeting Australian standards
Workplace procedures may include:
council policies and guidelines on communicating with the public
out-of-hours site inspections
maintenance of traffic control plan records
reporting of incidents or accidents
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Australian standards for traffic control are complied with.
Effective traffic flow is maintained.
Appropriate adjustments and monitoring procedures are followed.
Communication with traffic controller and public is effective.
Context of assessment
May be assessed:
on the job
simulated workplace environment
written assignment
short-answer test
oral questioning
observation
or any combination of the above
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.
Resource implications
In accordance with a range of variable requirements.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Australian standards for traffic control are complied with.
Effective traffic flow is maintained.
Appropriate adjustments and monitoring procedures are followed.
Communication with traffic controller and public is effective.
Context of assessment
May be assessed:
on the job
simulated workplace environment
written assignment
short-answer test
oral questioning
observation
or any combination of the above
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.
Resource implications
In accordance with a range of variable requirements.
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