Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to transport, position, , operate, commission/de-commission portable traffic signals and conduct housekeeping activities relevant to the task in the Civil construction industry.
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 to position, set-up and operate portable traffic signals | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply relevant traffic management plan / portable traffic signals documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity 1.4 Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.5 Identify, confirm, clarify and apply environmental protection requirements |
2. Transport portable traffic signals | 2.1 Conduct portable traffic signals pre-start check and report or rectify any faults 2.2 Prepare portable traffic signals for transportation 2.3 Secure trailer to vehicle 2.4 Connect, manoeuvre and transport portable traffic signals 2.5 Enter work site safely, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements 2.6 Park-up and ensure braking system is engaged 2.7 Check portable traffic signals controls and functions and report or rectify any faults |
3. Position portable traffic signals | 3.1 Position portable traffic signals according to traffic management plan/diagram, and meeting traffic and site safety regulations and guidelines 3.2 Conduct site specific risk assessment 3.3 Ensure suitable positioning for battery purposes 3.4 Ensure solar panels have adequate exposure to sunlight (where applicable) 3.5 Position portable traffic signals with master unit control box on the non-traffic side of unit 3.6 Confirm units are level, stable and wheel chocks are applied 3.7 Ensure portable traffic signals visibility to road users 3.8 Ensure posted speed limit is correct for operation of portable traffic signals 3.9 Install relevant signage as per the traffic guidance scheme 3.10 Initiate portable traffic signals security system |
4. Operate communication devices | 4.1 Adjust communication device such as radio controls for optimum transmission and reception 4.2 Transmit (radio) messages clearly and concisely 4.3 Maintain communication device power supply |
5. Commissioning portable traffic signals | 5.1 Select, apply and change signal sequence 5.2 Monitor the traffic to ensure minimal delays to road users 5.3 Seek approval for and make adjustments for changing conditions |
6. De-commissioning and remove portable traffic signals from site | 6.1 Conduct shut-down procedures 6.2 Prepare portable traffic signals for transportation 6.3 Remove portable traffic signals safely from site, observing relevant road rules, site and traffic management requirements |
7. Clean up | 7.1 Conduct inspection and fault finding in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and/or organisational requirements 7.2 Carry out minor routine maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures 7.3 Ensure tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored |
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 relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals including:
manual handling and use of tools
identifying and implementing site specific requirements
identifying and recognising type and scope of hazards and their impact
identifying and recommending risk control measures
identifying and applying environmental protection requirements
carries out inspection and fault finding as per manufacturer’s instructions and organisational requirements
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals that meets all of the required outcomes including:
using a range of communication techniques and equipment to convey information to others and ensure safety of work colleagues and road users
maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements
organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
demonstrates completion of positioning, set-up and operation of portable traffic signals that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
transporting and positioning portable traffic signals to meet traffic management plan and site requirements including:
connecting, manoeuvring and transporting portable traffic signals
selecting, applying and changing message signal sequence
conducting portable traffic signals pre-start checks
operating portable traffic signals safely
conducting portable traffic signals shut down procedures
carrying out inspection and fault finding
conducting clean up of work area, and store tools, plant and equipment
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when positioning, setting up and operating portable traffic signals:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
verbal and written communication requirements
Australian and other relevant standards
site and equipment safety requirements
mobile traffic control requirements
risk assessment and management
road rules
towing techniques and equipment
towing hazards
route selection
statutory compliance
traffic management plans/diagrams
approval process to change traffic management plan
traffic guidance schemes
operational and maintenance procedures
emergency procedures
environmental protection
communication device operations
equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
basic diagnostic procedures
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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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