RIIWHS205E - Control traffic with stop-slow bat

Unit code: RIIWHS205E | Study level: TAFE

Credit points

N/A

Location

Industry

Sunshine

Werribee

Prerequisites

N/A

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic using stop-slow bats, hand signals and approved communication devices in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments under some degree of supervision.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*Control traffic with a stop-slow bat according to traffic guidance schemes in a manner that is safe and follows workplace policies and procedures on at least two occassions, including:
directing pedestrian traffic, including at least one of the following:
-pedestrians with mobility issues
-pedestrians with prams
-cyclists
*using approved communication devices to transmit message and report traffic offenders, including the use of at least one of the following devices:
-hand held radios
-telephones.
*During the above, the candidate must:
coordinate operations with pilot vehicle in a shuttle flow work arrangement
*participate in risk assessment and management processes
*identify the type and scope of hazards and their impact and recommend risk control measures
*identify key environmental protection issues and describe required solutions
*locate and complete at least one incident report
*complete housekeeping requirements

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*risk assessment processes and hierarchy of control
*work instructions and procedures for planning work
*jurisdictional safety requirements relevant to temporary traffic management
*environmental protection requirements
*site emergency procedures
*site and equipment safety requirements
*traffic control requirements and procedures for directing the following pedestrian traffic groups:
-pedestrians with mobility issues
-pedestrians with prams
-cyclists
-traffic guidance scheme and traffic management plan compliance-
*communication device operations, including:
-hand held radios
-telephones
-traffic control equipment types, characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
*operational and maintenance procedures for equipment
*site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities
*the effects of travel speed and vehicle mass on stopping distances

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University Polytechnic and/or via the VU Polytechnic e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate II in Civil Construction

RII20720 | Certificate ii | Duration:

Certificate III in Civil Construction

RII30920 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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