RIIOHS205A
Control traffic with stop-slow bat

This unit covers controlling of traffic with a stop-slow bat in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes: planning and preparing; coordinating traffic; operating radios; and cleaning up.

Application

This unit is appropriate for those working in a operational roles, at worksites within:

Civil construction

Coal mining

Drilling

Extractive industries

Metalliferous mining


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to controlling of traffic with a stop-slow bat

1.2. Obtain, confirm and apply work instructions relevant to the allotted task

1.3. Obtain, confirm and apply safety requirements from the site safety plan and organisational policies and procedures for the allotted task

1.4. Identify, obtain and implement signage and devices requirements from the project traffic management plan

1.5. Select tools and equipment to carry out tasks that are consistent with the requirements of the job; check them for serviceability and rectify or report any faults

1.6. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan

2. Coordinate traffic

2.1. Position or confirm temporary traffic signs and barriers in accordance with regulations

2.2. Direct traffic in accordance with site traffic plan and away from services or areas of potential damage or danger

2.3. Control vehicles and pedestrian traffic within the worksite to ensure safety of workers

2.4. Monitor traffic, and make adjustments for changing conditions, and position waiting vehicles to allow for smooth traffic flow

2.5. Use hand held stop/slow bats in accordance with regulatory authority approved procedures

2.6. Use hand signals in accordance with regulatory authority approved procedures

2.7. Report traffic offenders in accordance with regulatory authority approved procedures

3. Operate radio

3.1. Adjust radio controls for optimum reception/transmission results

3.2. Transmit messages concisely and in accordance with operating procedures or best practice

3.3. Maintain radio power supply

3.4. Check radio contact after nominated period of non contact

4. Clean up

4.1. Remove or cover signs and devices sequentially to provide warning to motorists during shutdown

4.2. Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment in accordance with recommendations and standard work practices

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 control traffic with a stop-slow bat:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

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 control traffic with a stop-slow bat:

site and equipment safety requirements

traffic controlling

traffic management plans

traffic control signage and barricades

radio operations

equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

operational and maintenance procedures for equipment

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

affects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances

quality requirements

JSAs/Safe work method statement

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 controlling traffic with a stop-slow bat

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient control of traffic with a stop-slow bat

working with others to control traffic with a stop-slow bat that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely control of traffic with a stop-slow bat that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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.

Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes of the workplace context.

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 the work 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

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to control traffic with a stop-slow bat

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, organisation 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

Work instructions may be received via verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps, materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and diagrams or sketches and may include:

plans

specifications

quality requirements

operational details

safe work procedures or equivalent

regulatory/legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications and instructions

organisation work specifications and requirements

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

relevant Australian Standards

Safety requirements may include:

those included in compliance documentation

personal protective equipment

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

uneven/unstable terrain

trees

pits

poles

trip hazards

dirt mounds

overhead services

underground services

bridges

surrounding buildings

obstructions

structures

facilities

fires

excavations

traffic

embankments

cuttings

hazardous materials

recently filled trenches

other machines

personnel

restricted access barriers

traffic control

working in proximity to others

worksite visitors and the public

safe parking practices, including:

ensuring access ways are clear

equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites

safe distance from excavations

secured from unauthorised access or movement

Signage and devices are to include:

temporary warning signs

regulatory and traffic cones

Signage and devices may include:

vehicle mounted signs and flashing lights

guide signs

warning signs

barriers

hazard markers

bollards

arrow boards

Tools and equipment are to include:

radio

stop-slow bat

high visibility vest

traffic cones

signage

Tools and equipment may include:

warning lights and beacons

arrow boards

Environmental include the requirements of the organisational/ project environmental management plan, and may include:

waste management

water quality protection

noise, vibration and dust management

clean-up management

Trafficconditions may include

congested urban environments

low traffic rural areas

off-road un-trafficked areas

buildings

parking sites

pedestrian areas

Radios may include:

VHF and UHF


Sectors

Occupational Health and Safety


Competency Field

Refer to Unit Sector(s).


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.