Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIRTM201D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Position, set-up and operate a variable message sign

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIRTM201D - Position, set-up and operate a variable message sign
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to transport, position, operate, commission/de-commission a variable message sign, which may be truck and/or trailer mounted, and conduct housekeeping activities relevant to the task in the Civil construction industry.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors; and industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other units of competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an industry subject matter expert. The industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or industry sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors, assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and, where no industry standard is specified, should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to position, set up and operate a variable message sign
  • Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / variable message sign 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
       
Element: Transport variable message sign
  • Conduct variable message sign pre-start check and report or rectify any faults
  • Prepare variable message sign for transportation
  • Ensure variable message sign is secured to vehicle
  • Connect, manoeuvre and transport variable message sign
  • Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements
  • Park-up and ensure the braking system is engaged
  • Check variable message sign controls and functions and report or rectify any faults
       
Element: Position variable message sign
  • Position variable message sign according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meet traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines
  • Complete site specific risk assessment
  • Select level site and ensure variable message sign is stable
  • Ensure variable message sign visibility to road users
  • Provide safe travel path for cyclists and pedestrians past variable message sign
  • Initiate variable message sign security system
  • Operate communication devices
       
Element: Operate variable message sign
  • Select, apply and change messages
  • Confirm the variable message sign displays the appropriate message
  • Ensure the variable message sign is legible to road users
  • Confirm message does not conflict with existing signage
       
Element: Shut-down and remove variable message sign from site
  • Conduct shut-down procedures
  • Prepare variable message sign for transportation
  • Remove variable message sign safely from site, observing relevant road rules and traffic management requirements
       
Element: 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
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare to position, set up and operate a variable message sign

1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / variable message sign documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity

1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements

2. Transport variable message sign

2.1 Conduct variable message sign pre-start check and report or rectify any faults

2.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation

2.3 Ensure variable message sign is secured to vehicle

2.4 Connect, manoeuvre and transport variable message sign

2.5 Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements

2.6 Park-up and ensure the braking system is engaged

2.7 Check variable message sign controls and functions and report or rectify any faults

3. Position variable message sign

3.1 Position variable message sign according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meet traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines

3.2 Complete site specific risk assessment

3.3 Select level site and ensure variable message sign is stable

3.4 Ensure variable message sign visibility to road users

3.5 Provide safe travel path for cyclists and pedestrians past variable message sign

3.6 Initiate variable message sign security system

3.7 Operate communication devices

4. Operate variable message sign

4.1 Select, apply and change messages

4.2 Confirm the variable message sign displays the appropriate message

4.3 Ensure the variable message sign is legible to road users

4.4 Confirm message does not conflict with existing signage

5. Shut-down and remove variable message sign from site

5.1 Conduct shut-down procedures

5.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation

5.2 Remove variable message sign safely from site, observing relevant road rules and traffic management requirements

6. Clean up

6.1 Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements

6.2 Carry out minor routine maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures

6.3 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored

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

reads and interprets the work instruction and planning work activity

plans and prepares for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the variable message sign, according to traffic management plan, traffic and site regulations, environmental protection requirements, and manufacturer’s instructions

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient positioning, set-up and operation of a variable message sign including:

manual handling and use of hand 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

carry 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 a variable message sign 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 a variable message sign that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

transporting and positioning variable message sign to meet traffic management plan, traffic and site regulations, environmental protection requirements, and manufacturer’s instructions including:

connecting, manoeuvring and transporting variable message sign

conducting variable message sign pre-start checks

operating variable message sign

conducting variable message sign shut-down procedures

carrying out inspection and fault finding

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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when operating a variable message sign including:

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 equipment

towing hazards and risks

statutory compliance

traffic management plans/diagrams

traffic guidance schemes

operational and maintenance procedures for

equipment safety requirements

emergency procedures

environmental protection

communication device operations

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

basic diagnostic procedures

tag out procedures

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare to position, set up and operate a variable message sign

1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / variable message sign documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity

1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements

2. Transport variable message sign

2.1 Conduct variable message sign pre-start check and report or rectify any faults

2.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation

2.3 Ensure variable message sign is secured to vehicle

2.4 Connect, manoeuvre and transport variable message sign

2.5 Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements

2.6 Park-up and ensure the braking system is engaged

2.7 Check variable message sign controls and functions and report or rectify any faults

3. Position variable message sign

3.1 Position variable message sign according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meet traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines

3.2 Complete site specific risk assessment

3.3 Select level site and ensure variable message sign is stable

3.4 Ensure variable message sign visibility to road users

3.5 Provide safe travel path for cyclists and pedestrians past variable message sign

3.6 Initiate variable message sign security system

3.7 Operate communication devices

4. Operate variable message sign

4.1 Select, apply and change messages

4.2 Confirm the variable message sign displays the appropriate message

4.3 Ensure the variable message sign is legible to road users

4.4 Confirm message does not conflict with existing signage

5. Shut-down and remove variable message sign from site

5.1 Conduct shut-down procedures

5.2 Prepare variable message sign for transportation

5.2 Remove variable message sign safely from site, observing relevant road rules and traffic management requirements

6. Clean up

6.1 Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements

6.2 Carry out minor routine maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures

6.3 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / variable message sign 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 
Conduct variable message sign pre-start check and report or rectify any faults 
Prepare variable message sign for transportation 
Ensure variable message sign is secured to vehicle 
Connect, manoeuvre and transport variable message sign 
Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements 
Park-up and ensure the braking system is engaged 
Check variable message sign controls and functions and report or rectify any faults 
Position variable message sign according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meet traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines 
Complete site specific risk assessment 
Select level site and ensure variable message sign is stable 
Ensure variable message sign visibility to road users 
Provide safe travel path for cyclists and pedestrians past variable message sign 
Initiate variable message sign security system 
Operate communication devices 
Select, apply and change messages 
Confirm the variable message sign displays the appropriate message 
Ensure the variable message sign is legible to road users 
Confirm message does not conflict with existing signage 
Conduct shut-down procedures 
Prepare variable message sign for transportation 
Remove variable message sign safely from site, observing relevant road rules and traffic management requirements 
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 

Forms

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