Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:17 AM AWST
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Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations
Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPO002B
DEFPO002B
State Code
AVV89
AVV89
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to conduct a range of battlefield circulation control tasks, which relate to the physical monitoring and control of traffic within an area of operations under a variety of environmental conditions.An individual required to conduct battlefield circulation and control operations may be required to collect information on traffic control matters and provide verbal and/or written advice to assist planners in the development of a movement plan. Reconnaissance of the route to identify and clarify driving conditions will be required and may be undertaken by map and/or through physically driving the route. The individual may be directly responsible for establishing, maintaining and recovering signage on the route and may direct and control traffic as a 'pointsman' at critical points, and if required, implement contingency plans to divert traffic. The unit also covers the competency required to interpret road movement tables to exercise control over, and provide advice to, vehicles and other traffic moving along a route, communicate relevant movement information to the movement control headquarters and liaise with external traffic control authorities and agencies, if required.This unit will involve the individual operating from a staffed police post as a member of a team, but also operating individually and independently.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct a reconnaissance of a route
- 1.1 A map reconnaissance of a route linking a number of points is conducted to identify potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along the route
- 1.2 A route reconnaissance is undertaken to identify, confirm or obtain more information on potential hazards that may impact on the free flow of traffic along a route
- 1.3 A verbal and/or written report on the findings of the reconnaissance is provided to appropriate personnel, as directed and in accordance with unit policies and procedures
2. Control movement along a route
- 2.1 Maps, overlays, reconnaissance reports, traffic control plans, movement instructions and movement plans are interpreted as required, to determine road movement information, identify traffic control tasks and the requirement for sign posting routes
- 2.2 A traffic control plan including contingency actions is prepared and implemented as required and in accordance with orders and instructions
- 2.3 Sign posting is prepared, positioned, maintained and recovered, as required along a route
- 2.4 Traffic is controlled using a range of specialist equipment and in accordance with policies and procedures
- 2.5 Speed checks are conducted as directed and in accordance with policies and procedures
- 2.6 Liaison with external agencies and traffic authorities is conducted to ensure full details of the operation are available
3. Operate a police post
- 3.1 A police post is sited and established as directed and in accordance with standard operating procedures for siting a police post and operational directives
- 3.2 Movement guidance and road traffic advice is provided to authorised persons
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Environmental conditions may include:
Day and night in both urban and field environments in all types of weather and terrain
Movement of vehicles and personnel under a variety of tactical conditions and may involve both administrative moves and operational moves under the threat of enemy action
Personnel involved such as combatants, non-combatants and civilians, including refugees and detained persons
Potential hazards may include:
Road conditions and the effect of weather and/or enemy action
Route capacity
Road and bridge classification
Traffic hazards
Natural and manufactured obstacles
Choke points
Diversions
Alternate routes
Policies and procedures may include:
Movement orders and instructions
Directives
Standing operating procedures
Local and national road laws
Traffic control tasks may include:
Directing traffic
Sign posting routes
Monitoring traffic flows
Conducting speed checks
Staffing checkpoints
Reporting delays
Diverting traffic
A traffic control plan may include:
Identity, number and type of vehicles using a route
Direction of traffic flows
Location of control points and checkpoints
Speed limits
Alternate routes
Contingency actions
Specialist equipment may include:
Standard operational equipment ensemble including service rifle and sidearm
Night fighting equipment such as night vision goggles
Communications equipment including radio and telephone
Loudspeaker
Whistle
Navigation equipment including compass, map and overlays
Sign posting equipment (lights, signs, markers)
Speed measuring equipment such as radar guns
Vehicle or motorcycle
Video or still camera
Environmental conditions may include:
Day and night in both urban and field environments in all types of weather and terrain
Movement of vehicles and personnel under a variety of tactical conditions and may involve both administrative moves and operational moves under the threat of enemy action
Personnel involved such as combatants, non-combatants and civilians, including refugees and detained persons
Potential hazards may include:
Road conditions and the effect of weather and/or enemy action
Route capacity
Road and bridge classification
Traffic hazards
Natural and manufactured obstacles
Choke points
Diversions
Alternate routes
Policies and procedures may include:
Movement orders and instructions
Directives
Standing operating procedures
Local and national road laws
Traffic control tasks may include:
Directing traffic
Sign posting routes
Monitoring traffic flows
Conducting speed checks
Staffing checkpoints
Reporting delays
Diverting traffic
A traffic control plan may include:
Identity, number and type of vehicles using a route
Direction of traffic flows
Location of control points and checkpoints
Speed limits
Alternate routes
Contingency actions
Specialist equipment may include:
Standard operational equipment ensemble including service rifle and sidearm
Night fighting equipment such as night vision goggles
Communications equipment including radio and telephone
Loudspeaker
Whistle
Navigation equipment including compass, map and overlays
Sign posting equipment (lights, signs, markers)
Speed measuring equipment such as radar guns
Vehicle or motorcycle
Video or still camera
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to effectively control traffic by ensuring that, as far as possible, all movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment is carried out in accordance with orders and instructions, movement orders and traffic control plans. This includes taking contingency actions and the manual direction of traffic at a convergence or choke point. Appropriate advice must also be provided on traffic flows, hazards, accidents and other delays so higher headquarters is kept informed of changes in the overall situation.
Assessment must also confirm the ability to use initiative in clearing obstructions and delays by diverting traffic around obstacles and other impediments.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts over time in a full range of traffic control responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. Evidence may be gathered in a simulated operational environment either as part of a holistic assessment activity where individuals rotate through specified appointments, or as a number of separate activities. Competency is to be assessed while the tasks are undertaken under limited supervision with regular checks, but may take the form of some autonomy when working as part of a team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a designated area of operations by day and night in both urban and field environments in all types of weather and terrain and under a variety of tactical conditions or in a simulated operational environment reflecting these conditions. Assessment will focus both on the performance of duties in the collective environment (as well as acting as an individual) in a police post.
Assessment is to be largely practical in nature with the exception that a map appreciation can be conducted using any map or urban street directory as a 'map exercise' only. In addition, underpinning knowledge relating to traffic control may be assessed, if required, in a written format. The assessment of sign posting, traffic control and the layout of a police post must be practical activities completed under simulated operational conditions. Individuals should be observed and questioned undertaking route reconnaissance, traffic control and police post tasks.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at various stages of each task application or at the completion of each task in accordance with the performance criteria. At least one task relating to each element requiring a response or action should be assessed. Targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge should support the practical assessments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
vehicles and drivers
sign posting kit
police post kit
suitable area for training and assessment
Assessment must confirm the ability to effectively control traffic by ensuring that, as far as possible, all movement of personnel, vehicles and equipment is carried out in accordance with orders and instructions, movement orders and traffic control plans. This includes taking contingency actions and the manual direction of traffic at a convergence or choke point. Appropriate advice must also be provided on traffic flows, hazards, accidents and other delays so higher headquarters is kept informed of changes in the overall situation.
Assessment must also confirm the ability to use initiative in clearing obstructions and delays by diverting traffic around obstacles and other impediments.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of contexts over time in a full range of traffic control responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities. Evidence may be gathered in a simulated operational environment either as part of a holistic assessment activity where individuals rotate through specified appointments, or as a number of separate activities. Competency is to be assessed while the tasks are undertaken under limited supervision with regular checks, but may take the form of some autonomy when working as part of a team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in a designated area of operations by day and night in both urban and field environments in all types of weather and terrain and under a variety of tactical conditions or in a simulated operational environment reflecting these conditions. Assessment will focus both on the performance of duties in the collective environment (as well as acting as an individual) in a police post.
Assessment is to be largely practical in nature with the exception that a map appreciation can be conducted using any map or urban street directory as a 'map exercise' only. In addition, underpinning knowledge relating to traffic control may be assessed, if required, in a written format. The assessment of sign posting, traffic control and the layout of a police post must be practical activities completed under simulated operational conditions. Individuals should be observed and questioned undertaking route reconnaissance, traffic control and police post tasks.
Assessment may be by intermittent checking at various stages of each task application or at the completion of each task in accordance with the performance criteria. At least one task relating to each element requiring a response or action should be assessed. Targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge should support the practical assessments.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to:
vehicles and drivers
sign posting kit
police post kit
suitable area for training and assessment
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC28 | DEFPOL002 | Conduct battlefield circulation and control operations | Unit of competency |
