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

RIIWHS205E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control traffic with stop-slow bat

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWHS205E - Control traffic with stop-slow bat
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals and approved communication devices in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments under some degree of supervision. Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented registered training organisations are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing state/territory OHS legislative requirements
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:

include access to:

stop-slow bat

personal protective equipment

hand held radio or telephone

be conducted in a safe environment; and

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment on a real live road setting under supervision; and

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

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work 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.

Assessor Requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory competency standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislations and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator 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), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

3 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.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**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 a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
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: Prepare to control traffic
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • Access, interpret and confirm work instructions and plan work
  • Access, interpret and apply required workplace policies, procedures, jurisdictional safety and environmental protection requirements
  • Obtain and interpret site emergency procedures and prepare for accidents and emergencies
  • Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and rectify faults and report according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Control traffic and operate communication devices
  • Adjust approved communication devices according to site requirements
  • Direct traffic using hand held stop-slow bat and visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals as required
  • Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing traffic conditions and position waiting vehicles as required
  • Communicate messages to other personnel, confirm recipient understanding and clarify as required
  • Check and perform maintenance on approved communication devices according to requirements
  • Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact
  • Report traffic offenders according to workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Confirm and remove signs and devices in line with job requirements and cover as required
  • Clean, check and store tools and equipment
  • Report environmental damage and potential for future damage as required
       


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.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

Control traffic with a stop-slow bat according to traffic guidance schemes in a manner that is safe and follows workplace policies and procedures on at least two occassions, including:

directing pedestrian traffic, including at least one of the following:

~ pedestrians with mobility issues

~ pedestrians with prams

~ cyclists

using approved communication devices to transmit message and report traffic offenders, including the use of at least one of the following devices:

~ hand held radios

~ telephones.

During the above, the candidate must:

coordinate operations with pilot vehicle in a shuttle flow work arrangement

participate in risk assessment and management processes

identify the type and scope of hazards and their impact and recommend risk control measures

identify key environmental protection issues and describe required solutions

locate and complete at least one incident report

complete housekeeping requirements.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

risk assessment processes and hierarchy of control

work instructions and procedures for planning work

jurisdictional safety requirements relevant to temporary traffic management

environmental protection requirements

site emergency procedures

site and equipment safety requirements

traffic control requirements and procedures for directing the following predestrian traffic groups:

pedestrians with mobility issues

pedestrians with prams

cyclists

traffic guidance scheme and traffic management plan compliance

communication device operations, including:

hand held radios

telephones

traffic control equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures for equipment

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

the effects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances.

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:

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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.
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
Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities 
Access, interpret and confirm work instructions and plan work 
Access, interpret and apply required workplace policies, procedures, jurisdictional safety and environmental protection requirements 
Obtain and interpret site emergency procedures and prepare for accidents and emergencies 
Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and rectify faults and report according to workplace policies and procedures 
Adjust approved communication devices according to site requirements 
Direct traffic using hand held stop-slow bat and visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals as required 
Monitor traffic, make adjustments for changing traffic conditions and position waiting vehicles as required 
Communicate messages to other personnel, confirm recipient understanding and clarify as required 
Check and perform maintenance on approved communication devices according to requirements 
Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact 
Report traffic offenders according to workplace policies and procedures 
Confirm and remove signs and devices in line with job requirements and cover as required 
Clean, check and store tools and equipment 
Report environmental damage and potential for future damage as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RIIWHS205E - Control traffic with stop-slow bat
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Assessment Record Sheet

RIIWHS205E - Control traffic with stop-slow bat

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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