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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for assignment.

Required Skills

Required skills

directing vehicle traffic

interpersonal skills to interact with people from diverse backgrounds

language and literacy skills for

communicating traffic directions and instructions clearly and courteously

completing work documentation including incident observations

reading and interpreting directions and information including

traffic control schedules

vehicle accident and incident reports

safety signs

work instructions

verifying identification and authority of vehicles and persons entering premises

selfmanagement skills to respond professionally and courteously to incidents and accidents

skills to work safely when

using PPE

determining response to traffic risk situation

identifying hazards and controlling risks

using hand signals

using tools equipment and products

Required knowledge

common workplace hazards and risk control measures including

application of OHS requirements

emergency procedures

operational principles of security and communications equipment

range and meaning of workplace safety signs and symbols

types and purpose of PPE

communication channels terminology and codes and signals

limits of own responsibility and authority

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

relevant commonwealth state and territory laws and local bylaws regarding directing traffic

reporting and documentation procedures

security procedures for site

traffic control procedures

workplace layout and access points

Evidence Required

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

This unit of competency could be assessed by observing at least two instances of the effective control of traffic that meet specified job requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

verify and control authorised access and exit of persons vehicles and dispatched goods to and from site

control traffic with hand signals according to legislative requirements and OHS standards

operate and maintain various traffic control systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include access to

client workplace documentation including site surveys plans job specifications and job reports

assignment instructions and approved specifications

forms and procedure manuals

relevant documentation including OHS policies and procedures

PPE commonly used to reduce workplace risk

relevant products and tools and associated instructions

suitable work area or simulated workplace environment that allows for the control and direction of traffic

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed


Range Statement

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.

Legislative requirements may include:

Australian standards and quality assurance requirements

counter-terrorism

crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances

force continuum and use of force guidelines

general duty of care responsibilities

local by-laws for traffic control

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation and national standards for:

anti-discrimination

cultural and ethnic diversity

environmental protection issues

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations

OHS

privacy and confidentiality

relevant industry codes of practice

trespass and the removal of persons.

Organisational requirements may include:

access and equity policies, principles and practices

business and performance plans

client service standards

code of conduct and code of ethics

communication and reporting procedures

emergency and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

OHS policies, procedures and programs

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality of information

quality assurance and continuous improvement processes and standards

resource parameters and procedures

roles, functions and responsibilities of security personnel

storage and disposal of information.

Assignment instructions may include:

assignment objectives and timeframes

instructions from supervisor

personal presentation requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

resource and equipment requirements

site layout, including:

access points

exit location

passageways

specific client requirements

work tasks and procedures.

Relevant persons may include:

clients

colleagues

emergency services personnel

roads and traffic authority personnel

supervisor.

Personal protective equipment may include:

ear protectors

eye protectors

gloves

luminous traffic control coats

portable shade

safety boots

safety overalls

sunscreen

traffic wands.

Traffic control equipment may include:

hand-held traffic bats and wands

portable traffic lights

temporary barriers

temporary signage

witches hats.

Communication equipment may include:

pager

portable and mounted two-way radio

telephones, including mobile telephones.

Work area conditions may include:

degree of visibility

hazardous materials, including:

asphalt

concrete

flammable substances

cement

lime

sandstone

chemical substances

obstacles

other traffic

site and nature of loads

surface conditions of the work area

weather conditions.