Safework NSW TCWT – Implement Traffic Management Plans

Incorporating

• RIIWHS201D Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process
• RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
• RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

Safework NSW TCWT – Implement Traffic Management Plans

This course addresses the skills and knowledge for personnel responsible for traffic management on a site to implement a work zone traffic management plan in the immediate vicinity of a workplace.

This course does not qualify a participant to control traffic with a stop/slow bat or boom gate, or to modify existing traffic control plans.

This program is suited to those who have traffic controller experience and wish to further their career within the traffic control/management industry

To obtain a SafeWork NSW Traffic Control Work Training (TCWT) card, training and assessment must be carried out by a SafeWork NSW approved training provider.

Units of competency

• RIIWHS201D Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
• RIICOM201D Communicate in the workplace
• RIIRIS301E Apply risk management process
• RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans
• RIIWHS303 Position, set-up and program portable traffic control devices

Recommended target audience

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments and hold some responsibility for the outcomes of others.

Learning outcomes

• Identify safety implications of traffic control at road works and personal responsibilities
• Set up, monitor and close down traffic control devices according to a nominated TGS/TMP, to WHS and legislative requirements
• Operate a two-way radio correctly and effectively
• Check, clean and store equipment on completion of work and close down a TGS/TMP
• Know the basic function of the TGS/TMP system
• Locate and apply required legislations, documentation, policies and procedures including documentation required for worksite projects and required traffic management
• Locate and apply required legislation, regulations, codes and procedures including Austroads Codes of Practice and WHS applicable to temporary traffic management
• Adapt to all work health and safety (WHS) and operational requirements
• Use the site/location assessment, distinguish topographical landmarks and carry out authorised risk control
• Conduct an onsite check of a TGS/TMP to identify any unexpected risks/hazards
• Plan for emergencies that may arise
• Ensure spacing between signs and traffic control devices is in line with a TGS/TMP
• Understand speed, environment, type and class of vehicles, traffic density, sight lines, environmental conditions, weather patterns and surface type
• Maintain traffic incident reports
• Monitor traffic controllers

Recommended target audience

It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally work in teams in live traffic environments and hold some responsibility for the outcomes of others.

Course prerequisites

Currently there are no prerequisites.

It is recommended that you have experience in traffic control.

Training

Training will include:

• classroom activities
• theory questionnaires and group activities
• minimum practical implementation using full scale devices and vehicles in controlled and safe environments

Assessment requirements

Assessments are to be completed as per the RII Resources and Infrastructure training package requirements, whereby all units of competency must be assessed on the job via 3 (three) separate live projects (in the context of traffic control at worksites)

Assessments will include:

• theory questionnaires and activities
• on the job practical application and observation (by a SafeWork NSW approved RTO)
• provision of workplace samples and documentation

Course Duration

Initial full course – 1.5 days (2 days if combined with the Traffic Controller Skill Set)

Upgrade and Refresher – 1 day (this can include the Traffic Controller Skill Set)