- LGAWORK302A - Oversee traffic control plan around a work site
LGAWORK302A
Oversee traffic control plan around a work site
Application
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in councils of all sizes. Knowledge of the legislation and regulations within which councils must operate is essential. The unique nature of councils, as a tier of government directed by elected members and reflecting the needs of local communities, must be appropriately reflected. |
Prerequisites
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess work site | 1.1. Work site is assessed and a traffic control plan is developed in accordance with Australian standards. |
2. Implement traffic control plan | 2.1. Residents are advised of temporary traffic control arrangements. 2.2. Traffic control devices are set up according to traffic control plan. 2.3. The work area is clearly defined and separated by traffic control devices. 2.4. Traffic controllers are located according to the traffic control plan. |
3. Monitor traffic flow | 3.1. Traffic flow is monitored and adjustments are made to maintain flow. 3.2. Interaction with members of the public is conducted according to council procedures. |
4. Maintain traffic control plan | 4.1. Record of traffic control plan is maintained according to workplace procedures . 4.2. Incidents or accidents are investigated and reported according to workplace procedures. |
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Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit |
Required Skills |
assessing work site traffic requirements contingency planning to modify plan for changes in conditions supervising and monitoring traffic controllers written and diagrammatic interpretation and application. |
Required Knowledge |
workplace and equipment safety requirements relevant Australian standards council procedures and policies for customer service and traffic plans. |
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Evidence Required
Overview of assessment requirements | A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit must be demonstrated. |
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered | Australian standards for traffic control are complied with. Effective traffic flow is maintained. Appropriate adjustments and monitoring procedures are followed. Communication with traffic controller and public is effective. |
Context of assessment | May be assessed: on the job simulated workplace environment written assignment short-answer test oral questioning observation or any combination of the above. |
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units) | To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment methods are suggested: observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documentation third-party reports from experienced practitioners completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor. |
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance | Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables. |
Resource implications | In accordance with a range of variable requirements. |
Range Statement
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Traffic may include: | vehicular pedestrian livestock. |
Traffic route may include: | alternative access detours. |
Instructions may include: | oral diagrammatic. |
Conditions may include: | time location climatic. |
Plan may include: | using council procedures and meeting Australian standards. |
Workplace procedures may include: | council policies and guidelines on communicating with the public out-of-hours site inspections maintenance of traffic control plan records reporting of incidents or accidents. |
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Sectors
Unit Sector | Operational Works |
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Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.