Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor and respond to traffic flow
Monitor and respond to traffic flow
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4069A
TLIF4069A
State Code
WG218
WG218
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and respond to traffic flow when operating in a road tunnel control room. It includes monitoring and maintaining traffic flow in a tunnel, and implementing changes to traffic flow as required. Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor traffic flow in a tunnel
- 1.1 Traffic flow is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Multi-monitor displays are operated and coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is operated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.4 Traffic management systems are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.5 Visual recognition of abnormal traffic flow is acted upon
- 1.6 Written reports of events relating to tunnel operations are completed
2 Maintain traffic flow in a tunnel
- 2.1 Traffic flow within a road tunnel is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Variable message boards and systems are operated in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Recovery/maintenance services to clear traffic lanes are deployed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Implement changes to traffic flow as required
- 3.1 Operations are controlled to meet changes in traffic flow in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.2 Appropriate authorities are liaised with in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 3.3 Traffic management systems are operated to maintain safety during maintenance and/or incident
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operational context may include:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
Customers may be:
internal or external
motorists
clients
energy services
emergency services
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
high intensity worksites
indoors
outdoors within a tunnel
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
emergency workers
Environment may include:
tunnel
freeway/tolling roads
confined space
complex interchanges
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motor vehicles, trucks and motorcycles
computers
keyboards
communication equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory OH&S road law and safety codes
dangerous goods regulations
relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workplace relations regulations
Operational context may include:
by day or night
in a range of work environments
Customers may be:
internal or external
motorists
clients
energy services
emergency services
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites
high intensity worksites
indoors
outdoors within a tunnel
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
emergency workers
Environment may include:
tunnel
freeway/tolling roads
confined space
complex interchanges
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motor vehicles, trucks and motorcycles
computers
keyboards
communication equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
protective clothing
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory OH&S road law and safety codes
dangerous goods regulations
relevant state/territory equal opportunity legislation
equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation
workplace relations regulations
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
maintaining traffic flow in a road tunnel
operating equipment required to complete the job role
operating the traffic management system
identifying changes to traffic flow, including abnormal traffic flow
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
maintaining traffic flow in a road tunnel
operating equipment required to complete the job role
operating the traffic management system
identifying changes to traffic flow, including abnormal traffic flow
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM13 | TLIF4069 | Monitor and respond to traffic flow | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J541 | TLI42513 | Certificate IV in Traffic Operations | Qualification |