RIISS00058 - Traffic Controller Skill Set, including:
RIIWHS205E- Control traffic with stop-slow bat
RIIWHS206- Control traffic with portable traffic control devices and temporary traffic signs
RIICOM201E- Communicate in the workplace
RIIWHS201E- Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
RIISS00060 - Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set, including:
RIIWHS302E- Implement traffic management plans (Yellow Card)
RIIRIS301E- Apply risk management processes
RIIWHS303- Position, set up and program portable traffic control devices
RIICOM201E- Communicate in the workplace Communicate in the workplace
The skills and competencies to be gained for the Traffic Controller Qualification:
- Stop/ direct road users using a stop/ slow bat and understand stopping sight distances
- How to prepare a traffic incident report
- Understand a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) also known as a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for the site
- Assess and respond to changes in the environment, for example traffic volumes, weather conditions, road conditions, Work Health and Safety (WHS) and operational requirements
- Carry out risk assessments for personal safety
- Understanding how to participate in toolbox talks
- Understanding the various communication methods and communication devices i.e. two-way radios
- Understand traffic control policy and procedures
The skills and competencies to be gained for the Implement Traffic Control Plan qualification:
- Carry out risk assessments for personal safety
- Understanding how to participate in toolbox talks
- Understand traffic control policy and procedures
- Use the site/ location assessment, distinguish topographical landmarks and carry out authorised risk controls
- Know basic functions of the Traffic Guidance Scheme / Traffic Control Plan (TGS/TCP)
- Able to interpret various types of plans
- Understand and make changes to (TGS/TCP) to suit the specific road and work environment
- Understand how to measure distances and recognise the different types of measuring devices
- Identify and select the correct types of signs and traffic control devices in line with a TGS/ TCP scheme
- Install and remove signs and traffic control devices is in line with a TGS/TCP
- Maintain after-hours signage
- Understand how speed, environment, type and class of vehicles, traffic density, sight lines, environmental conditions can affect the worksite
- Implement a temporary TGS/TCP for emergency or unplanned works, or in-line with pre-approved generic plans or diagrams.
- Plan for emergencies that may arise
- Understanding the various communication methods and communication devices i.e. two-way radios
