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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of traffic signals
   • Access, interpret and apply detailed design of traffic signals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the traffic signals project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
2. Undertake the detailed design of traffic signals
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and recommend the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design
   • Prepare a cost estimate for execution of the design
   • Participate in the review of the design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete required documentation
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
3. Finalise design processes of traffic signals
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
4. Support and review the application of the design of traffic signals
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design
5. Plan and prepare for the detailed design of traffic signals
   • Access, interpret and apply detailed design of traffic signals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and confirm the traffic signals project requirements and information
   • Prepare a design plan which makes best use of the available resources
6. Undertake the detailed design of traffic signals
   • Interpret and analyse data and identify viable options
   • Interpret and analyse data and recommend the preferred option
   • Complete the detailed design
   • Prepare a cost estimate for execution of the design
   • Participate in the review of the design with peers and stakeholders
   • Complete required documentation
   • Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the design process
   • Gain design approval
7. Finalise design processes of traffic signals
   • Ensure filing of design records is completed
   • Complete and submit design cost and other reporting
   • Participate in performance review of the design process
   • Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the design
   • Close out all systems
8. Support and review the application of the design of traffic signals
   • Provide clarification and advice to those applying the design
   • Review the application of the design and recommend changes for continuous improvement
   • Contribute to the validation of the design

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient detailed design of traffic signals including:

accessing and interpreting plans, drawings, specifications and design briefs

accessing and interpreting engineering survey and geotechnical information

accessing and interpreting hydrological, meteorological, cultural and heritage data

applying computer aided drafting design (CADD) and drafting technology

applying Industry or government standard design software

applying engineering graphical presentation techniques

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the detailed design and documentation of traffic signals that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of detailed designs of traffic signals that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

calculate of flow rates, level of service, capacities and percentages

carry out risk assessments

interpret traffic management systems

determine traffic signals traffic capacity requirements

select traffic signals options

size traffic signals components

choose appropriate construction techniques

develop and apply design plans

interpret and analyse data

complete a detailed design of traffic signals

prepare a cost estimate

participate in a design review

obtain design approval

complete and submit design cost

review application of design and recommending changes

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in preparing detailed design of traffic signals through:

applying legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

risk assessment and management

statutory compliance

work health and safety

applying equipment safety requirements

complying with emergency issues

complying environmental issues

complying with WHS

quality management

verbal and written communication

Australian and other relevant standards

Industry and organisational design procedures and practice

current Industry best practice

traffic signals geometric requirements

potential hazards, constraints and conditions

design review

documentation and reporting

design approval

record keeping

performance review

systems close out

techniques for choosing preferred options

team leadership techniques

and applying operational techniques required for the execution of traffic signals construction tasks

traffic signals construction plant and equipment capabilities

cost estimation techniques

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