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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to position, set-up and operate portable traffic signals
   • Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / portable traffic signals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements
2. Transport portable traffic signals
   • Conduct portable traffic signals pre-start check and report or rectify any faults
   • Prepare portable traffic signals for transportation
   • Secure trailer to vehicle
   • Connect, manoeuvre and transport portable traffic signals
   • Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements
   • Park-up and ensure braking system is engaged
   • Check portable traffic signals controls and functions and report or rectify any faults
3. Position portable traffic signals
   • Position portable traffic signals according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meeting traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines
   • Conduct site specific risk assessment
   • Ensure suitable positioning for battery purposes
   • Ensure solar panels have adequate exposure to sunlight (where applicable)
   • Position portable traffic signals with master unit control box on the non-traffic side of unit
   • Confirm units are level, stable and wheel chocks are applied
   • Ensure portable traffic signals visibility to road users
   • Ensure posted speed limit is correct for operation of portable traffic signals
   • Install relevant signage as per the traffic guidance scheme
   • Initiate portable traffic signals security system
4. Operate communication devices
   • Adjust communication device such as radio controls for optimum transmission and reception
   • Transmit (radio) messages clearly and concisely
   • Maintain communication device power supply
5. Commissioning portable traffic signals
   • Select, apply and change signal sequence
   • Monitor the traffic to ensure minimal delays to road users
   • Seek approval for and make adjustments for changing conditions
6. De-commissioning and remove portable traffic signals from site
   • Conduct shut-down procedures
   • Prepare portable traffic signals for transportation
   • Remove portable traffic signals safely from site, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements
7. Clean up
   • Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements
   • Carry out minor routine maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures
   • Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored

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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals including:

manual handling and use of tools

identifying and implementing site specific requirements

identifying and recognising type and scope of hazards and their impact

identifying and recommending risk control measures

identifying and applying environmental protection requirements

carries out inspection and fault finding as per manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others and ensure safety of work colleagues and road users

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 positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

transporting and positioning portable traffic signals to meet traffic management plan and site requirements including:

connecting, manoeuvring and transporting portable traffic signals

selecting, applying and changing message signal sequence

conducting portable traffic signals pre-start checks

operating portable traffic signals safely

conducting portable traffic signals shut down procedures

carrying out inspection and fault finding

conducting clean up of work area, and store tools, plant and equipment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when positioning, setting up and operating portable traffic signals:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

verbal and written communication requirements

Australian and other relevant standards

site and equipment safety requirements

mobile traffic control requirements

risk assessment and management

road rules

towing techniques and equipment

towing hazards

route selection

statutory compliance

traffic management plans/diagrams

approval process to change traffic management plan

traffic guidance schemes

operational and maintenance procedures

emergency procedures

environmental protection

communication device operations

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic diagnostic procedures

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