Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals and approved communication devices in the resources and infrastructure industries.
It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments under some degree of supervision.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to control traffic | 1.1 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 1.2 Access, interpret and confirm work instructions and plan work 1.3 Access, interpret and apply required workplace policies, procedures, jurisdictional safety and environmental protection requirements 1.4 Obtain and interpret site emergency procedures and prepare for accidents and emergencies 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and rectify faults and report according to workplace policies and procedures |
2. Control traffic and operate communication devices | 2.1 Adjust approved communication devices according to site requirements 2.2 Direct traffic using hand held stop-slow bat and visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals as required 2.3 Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing traffic conditions and position waiting vehicles as required 2.4 Communicate messages to other personnel, confirm recipient understanding and clarify as required 2.5 Check and perform maintenance on approved communication devices according to requirements 2.6 Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact 2.7 Report traffic offenders according to workplace policies and procedures |
3. Conduct housekeeping activities | 3.1 Confirm and remove signs and devices in line with job requirements and cover as required 3.2 Clean, check and store tools and equipment 3.3 Report environmental damage and potential for future damage as required |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:
Control traffic with a stop-slow bat according to traffic guidance schemes in a manner that is safe and follows workplace policies and procedures on at least two occassions, including:
directing pedestrian traffic, including at least one of the following:
~ pedestrians with mobility issues
~ pedestrians with prams
~ cyclists
using approved communication devices to transmit message and report traffic offenders, including the use of at least one of the following devices:
~ hand held radios
~ telephones.
During the above, the candidate must:
coordinate operations with pilot vehicle in a shuttle flow work arrangement
participate in risk assessment and management processes
identify the type and scope of hazards and their impact and recommend risk control measures
identify key environmental protection issues and describe required solutions
locate and complete at least one incident report
complete housekeeping requirements.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:
risk assessment processes and hierarchy of control
work instructions and procedures for planning work
jurisdictional safety requirements relevant to temporary traffic management
environmental protection requirements
site emergency procedures
site and equipment safety requirements
traffic control requirements and procedures for directing the following predestrian traffic groups:
pedestrians with mobility issues
pedestrians with prams
cyclists
traffic guidance scheme and traffic management plan compliance
communication device operations, including:
hand held radios
telephones
traffic control equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
operational and maintenance procedures for equipment
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
the effects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
stop-slow bat
personal protective equipment
hand held radio or telephone
be conducted in a safe environment; and
be assessed in context of this sector's work environment on a real live road setting under supervision; and
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and
confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances
Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessor Requirements
Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:
vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed
current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided
current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment
formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment
having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes
possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge
having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces
demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and
the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.
It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:
Industry sector | AQF indicator level*** | Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 year |
2 | 2 years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 3 years |
Other sectors | Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.
**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.
*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Foundation Skills
Numeracy | Applies basic mathematical problem solving processes, including simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division |
Oral communication | Listens to short, explicit instructions for work procedures and asks questions to clarify and confirm |
Reading | Identifies and interprets information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations |
Technology | Identifies purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools and operates them as required |
Writing | Produces and completes workplace reports using appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions |