Application
This unit requires the identification of plan inputs, production of calculations, drawings, plan options and solutions and specifications required for the implementation of work zone traffic management plan, it does not include the certification of the plan.
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management role or as a technical specialist, preparing and documenting work zone traffic management plans within:
Civil construction
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan for the preparation of work zone traffic management plans | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Identify and confirm the work zone traffic management plan project requirements and information 1.3. Prepare a preparation plan which makes best use of the available resources and meets the traffic management plans requirements |
2. Undertake the work zone traffic management plan preparation | 2.1. Interpret and analyse the relevant data and identify the available viable options for the work zone traffic management plan 2.2. Interpret and analyse relevant data and recommend the preferred option that best meets the required project outcomes 2.3. Complete the detailed plan of the work zone traffic management plan that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required project outcomes 2.4. Prepare a cost estimate of the execution of the work zone traffic management plan 2.5. Participate in the review of the work zone traffic management plan preparation with peers and stakeholders 2.6. Complete the documentation of the work zone traffic management plan preparation 2.7. Monitor and coordinate the progress of other team members involved in the preparation process to ensure the effective and efficient completion of the plan 2.8. Gain approval of the plan |
3. Finalise preparation processes of work zone traffic management plan | 3.1. Ensure filing of preparation records is completed 3.2. Complete and submit preparation cost and other reporting 3.3. Participate in performance review of the preparation process 3.4. Seek client feedback and contribute to the verification of the plan 3.5. Close out all systems |
4. Support and review the application of the work zone traffic management plan | 4.1. Provide clarification and advice to those applying the plan 4.2. Review the application of the plan and recommend changes for the continuous improvements of work zone traffic management plans 4.3. Contribute to the validation of the plan |
Required Skills
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to prepare and document work zone traffic management plans: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures interpret plans and drawings interpret specifications interpret traffic management plan briefs interpret Australian and other appropriate standards interpret engineering survey information interpret hydrological data interpret meteorological data interpret cultural and heritage data carry out risk assessments interpret traffic analysis data determine traffic management plan capacity requirements select traffic management plan options size traffic management plan components provide leadership and coordination choose appropriate implementation techniques develop and apply design plans apply computer based design technology apply industry or government standard design software apply engineering graphical presentation techniques calculate flow rates, level of service, capacities and percentages maintain design cost records maintain design records provide clarification and advice apply client feedback techniques |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to prepare and document work zone traffic management plans: risk assessment and management requirement and procedures statutory compliance requirements and procedures occupational health and safety requirements and procedures environmental management requirements and procedures cultural and heritage requirements and procedures quality management requirements and procedures communication requirements and procedures Australian and other relevant standards requirements and procedures industry and organisational design procedures and practice principles of road user behaviour current industry best practice traffic management plan options traffic management plan geometric requirements potential hazards, constraints and conditions that may affect traffic management plan design and implementation current industry best practice in traffic management plan design and implementation techniques for choosing preferred options team leadership techniques operational techniques required for the execution of traffic management plan implementation tasks traffic management plan implementation structures capabilities cost estimation techniques design review principles and procedures documentation requirements reporting requirements and procedures design approval requirements and procedures design records filing requirements and procedures performance review requirements and procedures systems close out requirements and procedures |
Evidence Required
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes the identification of viable options and the selection of work zone traffic management plans that best meet the required outcomes working with others to undertake and complete the preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans consistent successful preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes identification of viable options and the selection of work zone traffic management plans that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's: working with others to undertake and complete the preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the preparation and documentation of work zone traffic management plans |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Confirm may include: | consultation with the client consultation with others within the organisation consultation with relevant authorities conducting a risk assessment of the existing and potential hazards obtaining further site data, including: known and potential hazards, constraints and conditions cultural and heritage data geological data geotechnical data hydrological data survey data meteorological data |
Work zone traffic management plan may include: | any work zone where: members of the public can interact with construction or delivery personnel, vehicles, plant and equipment; delivery vehicles can interact with construction personnel, vehicles, plant and equipment internal to the work zone, where construction personnel, plant and equipment interact the work zone traffic management plan may need to include the access roads to and from the public roads |
Project requirements and information may include: | project specifications contractual requirements client's requirements project site geological data project site hydrological data project site engineering survey data project site cultural and heritage constraints existing project design and drawings Australian or other relevant standards |
Preparation plan may include: | human resource requirements design hardware and software coordination requirements scheduling review requirements preparation process communication and reporting requirements |
Preferred option may include: | cost site constraints available resources risk assessment of: the existing conditions the application of the plan maintainability of the completed works |
Detailed plan may include: | calculations, including: level of service capacity construction materials and services quantities construction cost estimates selection and specification of traffic management structures and systems, including: roundabouts mediums entry and exit lanes merging lanes traffic barriers lane marking requirements traffic speed limits traffic signals or control personnel warning signs communication requirements and procedures drawings risk assessment of: the existing conditions the application of the plan maintainability of the works health, safety and environmental requirements contribution to ancillary documentation, which may include: preparation notes construction notes supplementary drawings input to the specifications |
Sectors
Civil Works Design
Competency Field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.