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Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWHS206
State Code
OBM69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/09/2020
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
25/09/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs according to traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes. It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments under some degree of supervision.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to control traffic
  • 1.1 Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm work activities and traffic conditions
  • 1.2 Perform site specific risk assessments
  • 1.3 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and rectify faults and report according to workplace policies and procedures
2. Control traffic
  • 2.1 Position and confirm portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs according to traffic guidance scheme
  • 2.2 Confirm safe location of traffic controllers when operating portable traffic control devices
  • 2.3 Monitor traffic flow and confirm portable traffic control devices are performing according to job requirements
  • 2.4 Monitor traffic flow and confirm temporary traffic signs are placed according to job requirements
3. Conduct housekeeping activities
  • 3.1 Confirm portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs are removed according to traffic guidance scheme
  • 3.2 Confirm portable traffic control devices, temporary traffic signs, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace policies and procedures
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