Text - Traffic Management
Traffic Management Signs

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The MRWA Traffic Management for Road works Code of practice requires personnel that will be supervising road works, controlling traffic or developing traffic management plans to have successfully completed the relevant MRWA accredited training course.

- Course in Basic Worksite Traffic Management
- Course in Traffic Control
- Course in Advanced Worksite Traffic Management

These courses incorporate Civil Construction Training Package units BCC1014A and BCC3028A

ETAS can conduct training courses throughout Western Australia and only uses training instructors that:
- Have at least 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity in the road construction industry or
an industry which regularly manages traffic in the course of its works.
- Have successfully completed a Certificate IV in workplace and Assessment Training
- Have successfully completed the traffic management courses that they will be training, within the last 3 years



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Text - Basic Worksite Traffic Management

Traffic Management SignsWe are able to  assess and issue a Statement of attainment for BCC1014A and BCC3028A also a Certificate of achievement for

MAIN ROADS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ROADWORKS TRAINING COURSE CONTENT

MODULE 1: BASIC WORKSITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

1. Module Details

1.1 Module name BASIC WORKSITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
    1.2 Nominal 7 hours duration
    1.3 Module codes N/A
    1.4 Discipline N/A code

2. Module Purpose To provide participants with:
    The ability to identify and describe the various signs and devices used on trafficked worksites in Western Australia.
    An ability to detail and describe the purpose and basic rules of worksite traffic management.

3. Pre-requisites N/A

4. Relationship to Competency Standards
    1 . Learning outcomes are consistent with those set by the relevant Australian Standards (AS 1742.3(1 996) Manual of uniform traffic control devices. Part 3: Traffic control devices for work on roads, various applicable Acts and Regulations); and by Main Roads WA.
    2. The combined learning outcomes of the Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control modules ma to the units of competence BCC1014A and BCC3028A from the Civil Construction Training Package. Statements of Attainment issued on successful completion of both modules will therefore include BCC1014A and BCC3028A.

    See Learning Outcome / Competency Map at Appendix 1

5. Content
    Signs and devices used on trafficked worksites in Western Australia.
    Purpose of worksite traffic management.
    Basic rules of worksite traffic management.
    Temporary signs and devices contained in the Australian Standard 1742.3. (1996)
    Sign and device spacings.
    Selection of a simple worksite traff ic management scheme from the Australian Standard field guides.
    Basic purpose of Worksite Traffic Management.
    The three (3) factors that Worksite Traff ic Management depends on.
    The six basic rules of Worksite Traffic Management.
    The four (4) sign background colours.
    The purpose for each colour.
    The seven (7) sign categories and their areas of application.
    The four (4) categories of devices and their areas of application.
    The three (3) sign sizes and their areas of application.
    Two (2) methods of mounting signs.
    The "rule of thumb" for sign spacing.
        of pedestrians/cyclists and their needs at roadworks.
    Tapers created in roadwork.
    The "rule of thumb'for taper length to close a single lane.
    Determination of proper sign placement and sequence of sign/device installation to maintain public credibility.
    The identification of circumstances that require a speed zone, traffic controller or temporary traffic signals

6. Assessment Strategy
6.1 Assessment Written and practical tests of objective.
    Method Assessment will occur at intervals during this module.
    Structured and unstructured oral assessment.
    0 See 5.
    Assessment Strategy in Part B
6.2 Conditions of Suitable Instruction room and facilities.
    Assessment All necessary resources, publications etc.
    All necessary materials and equipment.

7. Learning Outcome Details Assessment
    1. Correctly identify and describe the various signs Criteria and devices used on trafficked worksites in Western Australia.
    2. Detail and describe the purpose and basic rules of worksite traffic management.
    3. Correctly identify the various temporary signs and devices contained in Australian Standard 1742.3 (1996)
Assessment
    1 Accurately detail sign and device spacings and Criteria select a simple worksite traffic management scheme from Australian Standard 1742.3 field guides.
    2. Identify the basic purpose of Worksite Traffic Management and list the 3 factors that it depends on.
    3. Correctly list the six (6) stages in a traffic management scheme Assessment

    1  Correctly list four (4) sign background colours and Ctitetia detail the purpose for each colour.
    2. Correctly list the seven (7) sign categories and detail their areas of application.
    3. Correctly list the four (4) categories of devices and detail their areas of application.
    4. Describe the three (3) sign sizes and detail their areas of application.
    5. Correctly identify the range of pedestrians and their needs at roadworks.

Assessment
    1 . Correctly describe two (2) methods of mounting Ctiteiia signs.
    2. Demonstrate the "rule of thumb' for sign spacing.
    3. Demonstrate the application of tapers created in roadwork and apply the "rule of thumb" for taper length to close a single lane.
    4. Correctly determine proper sign placement and sequence of sign/device installation.
    5. Demonstrate sign/device maintenance and removal to maintain public credibility.


Assessment
    1. Correctly describe four (4) circumstances where Crite@ speed zones may be used.
    2. List three (3) situations where traffic controllers can be used.
    3. List three (3) situations where temporary traffic signals can be used.

8. Conditions and Methods of Assessment
As defined in 6.2 and 6.2 above

9. Delivery of Module
    9.1 Delivery strategy: Training will occur off-the-job in training centres and at approved and suitably accredited venues.

Delivery methods will include:
- Direct teaching and demonstration
- Small group work
- Practical activities
- Simulated workplace activities

    9.2 Resource requirements: All necessary texts and printed resource material
Suitable classroom facilities & instruction area
All necessary training aids & resources, including materials, tools, equipment, plans, etc.

    9.3 Occupational health and safety: All occupational health and safety requirements relevant  to the delivery of this course will be observed. 

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Text - Traffic Control

Traffic Management SignsMODULE 2

1. Module Details
1.1 Module name TRAFFIC CONTROL
1.2 Nominal duration 6 hrs 
1.3 Module codes N/A
1.4 Discipline Code N/A

2. Module Purpose
To provide participants with the theory and skills necessary to control traffic with a Stop/Slow bat.
This course is for all personnel who may be required to work in or near traffic.
This training is an essential pre-requisite for anyone who will use a Stop/Slow bat to control traffic during the course of their normal employment.

3. Pre-requisites
Successful completion of the Basic Worksite Traffic Management course.

4. Relationship to Competency Standards
  1 . Learning outcomes are consistent with those set by the relevant Australian Standards (AS 1742.3(1996) Manual of uniform traffic control devices. Part 3: Traffic control devices for work on roads, various applicable Acts and Regulations); and by Main Roads WA.
  2. The combined learning outcomes of the Basic Worksite Traffic Management and Traffic Control modules map to the units of competence BCC1014A and BCC3028A from the Civil Construction Training Package. Statements of Attainment issued on successful completion of both modules will therefore include BCC1 01 4A and BCC3028A. See Learning Outcome / Competency Map at Appendix 1

5. Content
Introduction
- Duties of a Traffic Controller at a trafficked worksite
- Identification and selection of all necessary safety equipment and clothing to undertake traffic control duties
- Wearing and usage of all necessary protective clothing and equipment
- Features of the STOP/SLOW bat.
- Road Safety (Traffic) Regulations and their application
- Key points in controlling traffic with a STOP/SLOW bat.
- Shuttle operation of traffic (with two or more traffic controllers.)
- Safety considerations inherent in controlling traffic.
- Vehicle stopping distances for a variety of conditions and speeds.
- Warning sign placement to provide necessary minimum advance warning.
- Personal and public relations requirements for traffic controllers
- Procedures for operating in conditions of reduced visibility.
- Escape path requirements for a traffic controller on site.
- Use of a two way radio for basic traffic control
- Supervisor's responsibility where traff ic is to be controlled.
- Procedures for controlling traffic at night.
- Emergency situations and procedures applicable
- Procedures which should be adhered to when motorists disobey a traffic controller.

6. Assessment Strategy Pedestrian Traffic Signs
  6.1 Assessment Method
    - Written and practical tests of objective 
    - Assessment will occur at intervals during this module.
    - Structured and unstructured oral assessment
    - 0 See Assessment Strategy in Part B.

  6.2 Conditions of Assessment
    - Suitable Instruction room and facilities 
    - All necessary resources, publications etc.
    - All necessary materials and equipment

7. Learning Outcome Details
Assessment Criteria
  1. Correctly define and discuss the duties of a traffic controller at a trafficked roadworks site
  2. Identify locations where a traffic controller should be used
  3. Correctly identify and select all necessary safety equipment and clothing to undertake traff ic control duties
  4. Wear and use all necessary protective clothing and equipment as required
  5. Correctly describe the features of the STOP/SLOW bat.
  6. Detail and discuss the legal authority thatempowers the traffic controller to stop/control traffic.
  7. Correctly detail and demonstrate the key points in controlling traffic with a STOP/SLOW bat.

Assessment Criteria
  1 Correctly outline safety considerations inherent  in controlling traffic at a roadworks site
  2. Define and discuss vehicle stopping distances for a variety of conditions and speeds.
  3. Correctly identify and detail the requirements for warning sign placement to provide necessary minimum advance warning.
  4. Define and discuss personal and public relations requirements for traffic controllers (with attention to personal appearance, bearing and aftitude; and. dealing with the motoring public in various situations).
  5. Correctly detail and describe procedures for operating in conditions of reduced visibility.
  6. Correctly detail the escape path requirements for a traffic controller on site.

Assessment Critetia
  1. Correctly use a two-way radio for basic traffic control 
  2. Outline and list supervisor's responsibilities where traff ic is to be controlled.
  3. Correctly identify and apply the procedures for controlling traffic at night.
  4. Identify emergency situations and discuss the procedures applicable to a range of these situations.
  5. Detail and discuss procedures which should be adhered to when motorists disobey a traffic controller.

8. Conditions and Methods of Assessment
  As for 6.1 and 6.2 9.

Delivery of Module
9.1 Delivery strategy
Training will occur off-the-job in training centres and at approved and suitably accredited venues.
Delivery methods used will include:
  - Direct teaching and demonstration
  - Small group work
  - Practical activities
  - Simulated workplace activities

9.2 Resource requirements
  - All necessary texts and printed resource material 
  - Suitable classroom facilities & instruction area
  - All necessary training aids & resources, including materials, tools, equipment, plans, etc.

9.3 Occupational health and safety
All occupational health and safety requirements relevant to the delivery of this course will be observed

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