The seven (7) 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 and Traffic Controller.

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
• RIIWHS205E – Control traffic with a stop-slow bat
  
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment required for work activities.
  • Access, interpret and apply required workplace policies, procedures, jurisdictional safety, environmental protection requirements and emergency procedures.
  • Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify faults according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Adjust approved communication devices.
  • Direct traffic using hand held stop-slow bat, using visibly clear and unobstructed hand signals as required and position waiting vehicles as required.
  • Monitor traffic and adjust for changing traffic conditions.
  • Communicate messages to other personnel, confirm recipient understanding and clarify as required.
  • Check and perform maintenance on approved communication devices according to job requirements.
  • Check communications contact after nominated period of non-contact.
  • Report traffic offenders according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Confirm and remove signs and devices in line with job requirements and cover as required.
  • Clean, check and store tools and equipment.
  • Report environmental damage and potential for future damage
• 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.
• RIIWHS206 – Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
  
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment and confirm work activities and traffic conditions by performing site specific risk assessment.
  • Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability, and rectify faults and report according to workplace policies and procedures.
  • Confirm portable traffic control devices and traffic controllers are positioned according to traffic guidance scheme.
  • Monitor traffic flow to ensure portable traffic control devices are performing according to job requirements.
  • Monitor traffic flow to confirm temporary traffic signs are placed according to job requirements.
  • Confirm portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs are moved according to traffic guidance scheme.
  • 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.

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 Controller and Traffic Management Implementer.