Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to escort mobile works in Civil construction.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for escort mobile works | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply escort mobile works documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions before proceeding 1.3 Identify, and implement traffic management signage requirements 1.4 Select, and check for faults, plant, vehicles, tools and equipment to carry out work activities 1.5 Identify, address and report hazards, risks and environmental issues 1.6 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Establish traffic control operations | 2.1 Check arrow boards and/or rotating beacon warning signs for serviceability and suitability 2.2 Determine traffic control requirements 2.3 Select traffic control requirements 2.4 Assess and record site and traffic variables 2.5 Position advance warning signs and traffic control devices 2.6 Determine and confirm maximum speed limit for traffic control operations |
3. Use radio communication | 3.1 Adjust radio controls for optimum transmission and reception 3.2 Test and verify radio contact 3.3 Transmit radio messages clearly and concisely 3.4 Check radio contact periodically |
4. Position traffic controls | 4.1 Position traffic control signs and display on vehicles 4.2 Display and operate vehicle warning lights 4.3 Position vehicles in the work convoy 4.4 Assist work crew to place advanced warning signs 4.5 Control traffic effectively |
5. Clean up | 5.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 5.2 Clean, check, maintain and store vehicles, tools and equipment 5.3 Carry out housekeeping activities |
Evidence of Performance
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 applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient escorting of mobile works including:
applying equipment/manual handling techniques
selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
applying job safety analyses / safe work method statements
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the escorting of mobile works that meets all of the required outcomes including:
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques to advise others clearly and concisely of work activity and exclusion zone
demonstrates completion of escorting mobile works that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying, reporting and recording hazards and risks
identifying safe locations for work convoy turns
applying signage requirements including at least three (3) of the following:
escort vehicle
vehicle mounted signage
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
traffic conditions signage
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when escorting mobile works:
organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
work, health and safety
equipment operation
operational, maintenance and basic diagnostics
mobile traffic control and general traffic control
job safety analyses / safe work method statements
housekeeping
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
calculation of travel speed
project quality requirements
Civil construction terminology
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
project traffic management plans
Assessment Conditions
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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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.
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Civil construction