REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Standard operating procedures for controlling traffic in the course of piloting duties

Workplace and equipment safety requirements and relevant OHampS legislation

Verbal and nonverbal communication techniques

Electronic communications operating procedures

Purpose of required personal protective equipment and instructions for its use

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when controlling traffic as a pilot vehicle operator

Read interpret and follow instructions and standard operating procedures relevant to the control of traffic as a pilot vehicle operator

Work safely in accordance with instructions

Select and correctly use signage

Work collaboratively with others

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly rectify andor report any identified problems when controlling traffic in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Use personal protective clothing as per OHampS requirements

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods vehicles or equipment

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

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

applying the underpinning knowledge and skills

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

demonstrating an understanding of legislation and regulatory requirements

demonstrating use of handheld signs

demonstrating an understanding of the requirements of traffic control during mishaps or accidents

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using writtenpracticaloral assessments

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

a simulatoronline assessment is not suitable for the final assessment of this unit of competency

Operations may be conducted:

Traffic control applies to:

Communication methods may include:

Electronic communication may be used by:

Documentation/records may include:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include: