Traffic Management Implementer

The five (5) units of competency that are a part of this course are designed to provide knowledge and practical experience relevant to the roles of a Traffic Management Implementer.

The following topics will be covered:

• RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
  • Identify, address and report potential risks, hazards and environmental issues.
  • Determine worksite requirements, confirm suitability of traffic management plan and traffic guidance scheme and resource personnel to implement.
  • Communicate will all personnel to provide instructions for implementation.
  • Check signs and devices are positioned according to traffic guidance scheme, inspect the traffic guidance scheme and authorise work crews to proceed.
  • Confirm traffic flow is being monitored and apply adjustments to traffic guidance scheme were necessary.
  • Address roadwork crew and road user non-conformance and apply workplace policies and procedures to address.
  • Cover and removal signs and devices according to the traffic guidance scheme.
  • Confirm tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained, stored and required reporting is completed.
• RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation and procedures.
  • Identify, assess and select the most appropriate controls for the identified hazards and risks, determining the likelihood, consequence and risk level.
  • Conduct analysis of feasible risk controls, including the identification of resource requirements.
  • Communicate potential hazards, risks, risk controls and their implementation to  relevant duty holders.
  • Source the criteria for determining the acceptability or unacceptability of risk and evaluate different risks.
  • Document risk management plan and resources required for risk controls and obtain authorisation for these controls.
  • Monitor and review risk management documentation.
  • Seek authority, in writing to amend risk management documentation.
• RIIWHS303 – Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices
  • Access, interpret and apply traffic guidance scheme and other documentation for portable traffic control devices and confirm work activity is compliant.
  • Perform site specific risk assessments and position and set up portable traffic control devices according to traffic guidance scheme.
  • Confirm safe location of traffic controllers while operating portable traffic control devices.
  • Select, apply and change signal sequence of portable traffic control devices and provide guidance and correction to traffic control personnel.
  • Monitor traffic flow and confirm the portable traffic control device is performing according to job requirements.
  • Confirm shut-down procedures and removal procedures are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and traffic guidance scheme.
  • Confirm inspections, fault finding and maintenance are conducted according to manufacturers specifications and workplace policies and procedures.
  • Confirm portable traffic control devices, temporary traffic signs, tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to workplace policies and procedures.
• RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • Obtain, access, interpret and confirm work requirements, documentation, procedures, site plans, transport rules and signage.
  • Identify, act on and report breaches of worksite safety.
  • Establish a clean, tidy and safe working area.
  • Obtain permits and clearances before work is carried out.
  • Apply safe manual handling procedures.
  • Identify and apply site procedures.
  • Recognise and respond to alarms.
  • Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources.
  • Identify and clarify responsibility when responding to emergency situations.
  • Apply basic firefighting techniques.
  • Identify emergency escape routes and procedures.
  • Identify risks to personal wellbeing and recognise preventative strategies.
  • Identify, address and report situations which may endanger others.
  • Comply with all work health and safety policies.
  • Recognise and report incident and injuries to relevant personnel and according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to workplace incident investigations
• RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
  • Obtain, interpret, confirm and access work requirements, documentation and procedures.
  • Identify, access, apply and use communication equipment and system components and apply systems safety procedures.
  • Establish and maintain communication with others by communicating cooperatively and effectively both on a two-way radio and face-to-face.
  • Identify and select the most appropriate method of communication.
  • Acknowledge and respond to communication.
  • Pass on communications to others in a clear and concise manner.
  • Follow safety procedures, including the passing of reports and observance of local communications and emergency procedures.
  • Identify and report faults in communications equipment.
  • Speak clearly, listen carefully and ask questions to promote understanding and confirm meaning of information.
  • Maintain communication with others and use site approved signalling methods to convey information.
  • Participate in discussion to obtain information and clarify information.

Students who successfully complete this Nationally Recognised Training will be awarded a Statement of Completion in:

• Implement traffic management plans
  
  • RIIWHS302E – Implement traffic management plans
  • RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
  • RIIWHS303 – Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices
  • RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
  • RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace – Implement traffic management plans

Note: The student will also be issued with a Statement of Completion (SOC) as a temporary certificate so as to allow students to start working in the industry whilst Safe Work NSW issues the Traffic Control Work Card for Traffic Management Implementer.

Target students of this unit are those who aim to work in a supervisory or operational role in the traffic management industry as a Traffic Management Implementer. These students generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions to ensure safe and effective work outcomes in the traffic management industry.

• Ability to read appropriate signage for the tasks required and understands clear consistent formats that are written in simple sentences
• Interpret instructions and information from notices, forms and other forms of written instructions
• Writes short texts with simple structures.
• Fills in details on simple forms and can complete workplace checklists
• Records simple and routine information
• Asks simple questions and makes statements with reasonable effectiveness where this involves short utterances and highly familiar content.
• Can use a range of nonverbal communication support such as gestures and facial expressions to express meaning.
• Can describe a routine task, using workplace specific vocabulary as appropriate supported by body language.
• Communicates using radio equipment, e.g. to report to base on a location or field emergency
• Locates and recognises simple, everyday mathematical information in highly familiar short and simple oral and or written materials.
• Ability to calculate braking distances and speed of oncoming traffic
• Follows simple instructions and can measure content, time and distance