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Implement traffic management plan

Implement traffic management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOHS302A
State Code
WB354
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit covers the competency required to implement a traffic management plans in the civil construction industry. It includes: planning and preparing; setting out, monitoring and closing down the traffic guidance scheme; and cleaning up.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare
  • 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to implement a traffic management plans
  • 1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions relevant to the allotted task
  • 1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures to the allotted task
  • 1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage and devices requirements from the project traffic management plan
  • 1.5. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job, check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults
  • 1.6. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan to the allotted task
  • 1.7. Check the designated traffic controllers' training and qualifications for currency as per legislation
  • 1.8. Advise traffic controllers of the traffic flow requirements for the site
2. Set out the traffic guidance scheme
  • 2.1. Select traffic guidance scheme to suit site conditions, traffic volumes and work activities
  • 2.2. Determine and ensure adherence to work schedule, maximum traffic delays, signals and site communications
  • 2.3. Ensure signs and devices are correctly positioned on the approaches to the work area in accordance with the traffic management plan
  • 2.4. Ensure that signs and devices are positioned and displayed on each approach according to Road Authority requirements and the traffic management plan
  • 2.5. Ensure signs and devices are positioned laterally and displayed in accordance with Road Authority requirements
  • 2.6. Ensure traffic is controlled effectively to protect the work crew placing traffic control devices around the work area
3. Monitor traffic guidance scheme
  • 3.1. Ensure traffic flow is monitored and effectiveness of guidance scheme determined
  • 3.2. Monitor work activities and provide guidance to adjust scheme
  • 3.3. Apply process for dealing with traffic controllers when they fail to adhere to the approved procedures
  • 3.4. Apply procedures to deal with offending motorists
4. Close down traffic guidance scheme
  • 4.1. Ensure traffic is controlled to protect work crew removing traffic control devices from the work area
  • 4.2. Ensure signs are removed in sequence to provide maximum warning during removal of traffic control devices
  • 4.3. Ensure guidance scheme details are recorded to organisational and or Road Authority requirements
  • 4.4. Ensure incidents are reported as required by the organisation and/or Road Authority
5. Clean up
  • 5.1. Ensure work area is cleared in accordance with the project environmental management plan
  • 5.2. Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and standard work practices
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
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:
specifications
quality requirements
operational details
safe work procedures or equivalent
regulatory/legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
relevant Australian standards
Safety requirements may include:
those included in compliance documentation
personal protective equipment
safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:
uneven/unstable terrain
trees
pits
poles
trip hazards
dirt mounds
overhead services
underground services
bridges
surrounding buildings
obstructions
structures
facilities
fires
excavations
traffic
embankments
cuttings
hazardous materials
recently filled trenches
other machines
personnel
restricted access barriers
traffic control
working in proximity to others
worksite visitors and the public
safe parking practices, including:
ensuring access ways are clear
equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites
safe distance from excavations
secured from unauthorised access or movement
emergency procedures
Signage and devices are to include
temporary warning signs
regulatory and traffic cones
Signage and devices may include:
vehicle mounted signs and flashing lights
guide signs
warning signs
barriers
hazard markers
portable traffic signals
bollards
arrow boards
Tools and equipment are to include:
high visibility vests
cones
signage
notebooks
pens
radios
stop-slow bats
delineators
barricades
barriers
bollards
warning lights and beacons
arrow boards
signalling devices
Environmental include the requirements of the organisational/ project environmental management plan, and may include:
waste management
water quality protection
noise, vibration, dust management
clean-up management
Conditions may include:
varying terrain
all weather conditions
varying road surfaces
all vehicle types
rural, urban or residential localities
all times of day
varying traffic volumes
varying road types
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
civil construction site
road where civil construction work is conducted
Communications is to include:
verbal instructions
fault reporting
Communications may include:
2-way radio
hand signals
mobile phone
site specific instructions
written instructions
instructions related to job/task

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

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:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for implementing of traffic management plans
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementing of traffic management plans, which are to include:
complying with State/Territory regulations on three separate live traffic projects, and
one project controlling site construction vehicles
working with others to undertake and complete the traffic management plans that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely implementation of traffic management plans that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
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:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to implement traffic management plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7084 BCCCM3003C Implement traffic management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WH756 RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan Unit of competency