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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assess work site
  2. Implement traffic control plan
  3. Monitor traffic flow
  4. Maintain traffic control plan

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

assessing work site traffic requirements

contingency planning to modify plan for changes in conditions

supervising and monitoring traffic controllers

written and diagrammatic interpretation and application

Required Knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements

relevant Australian standards

council procedures and policies for customer service and traffic plans

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Evidence Required

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

shortanswer test

oral questioning

observation

or any combination of the above

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite 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 andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced 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


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Traffic may include:

vehicular

pedestrian

livestock.

Traffic route may include:

alternative access detours.

Instructions may include:

oral

diagrammatic.

Conditions may include:

time

location

climatic.

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.

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