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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor traffic flow on a road network
   • Traffic flow is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Multi-monitor displays are operated and coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Surveillance and detection camera systems are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Traffic management systems are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Visual recognition of abnormal traffic flow is acted upon
   • Written reports of events relating to road network operations are completed
2. Maintain traffic flow on a road network
   • Traffic flow within a road network is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
   • Variable message boards and intelligent transport system (ITS) devices are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Recovery/maintenance services to clear traffic lanes are deployed in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Implement changes to traffic flow as required
   • Operations are controlled to meet changes in traffic flow in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Appropriate authorities are liaised with in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
   • Traffic management systems are operated to maintain safety during maintenance and/or incident

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

communicating effectively with others completing documentation related to monitoring and responding to traffic flow within a road network control room identifying changes to traffic flow, including abnormal traffic flow implementing contingency plans interpreting and following procedures and prioritising work maintaining traffic flow on a road network operating a traffic management system operating and adapting to differences in equipment and systems in accordance with standard operating procedures operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reporting and/or rectifying identified problems and faults promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures using intelligent transport systems (ITSs) such as: variable message signs variable speed limit signs lane use management signs working collaboratively with others when responding to and monitoring traffic flow within a road network control room.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

relevant environmental protection regulations relevant ITSs and related operational procedures used in a road network control room workplace procedures and guidelines for monitoring and responding to traffic flow when operating a road network control room, including relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and guidelines.

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