Overview
The skills attained in this course are appropriate for persons who will be directing traffic with the use of a stop/slow bat, operating and programming portable traffic control devices, and setting up traffic control measures at a roadwork or construction site.
What will be covered
- Legislative and regulatory requirements when undertaking traffic control related work
- Apply policies and procedures, including documentation, relating to traffic management
- Risk analysis and hazard mitigation strategies
- Emergency procedures, site and safety equipment
- Technical capabilities and programming of portable traffic control equipment
- Participate in toolbox talks specific to traffic control
- Use communication methods and devices
- Provide traffic guidance scheme implementation instructions to traffic control personnel
- Monitor and apply adjustments to traffic guidance scheme as necessary to maintain traffic flow and safety of personnel
- Maintain traffic incident reports and a daily diary
- Assess and respond to changes in the environment, such as traffic volumes, weather conditiions, road conditions, WHS and operational requirements
- Conduct housekeeping activities, close down work zone and complete reporting
A Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
- RIICOM201E Communicate in the workplace
- RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process
- RIIWHS201E Work safely and follow WHS policies and work procedures
- RIIWHS205E Control traffic with a stop/slow bat
- RIIWHS206 Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
- RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
- RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices
Upon successful completion a Traffic Control Work Training Card will be issued by SafeWork NSW.