RIICWD538 - Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes for high volume roads

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a preliminary risk assessment of a temporary traffic management site and select, modify and design traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes on high volume roads requiring temporary traffic management.It applies to those working in management roles. They generally work in teams and have some responsibility for the outcomes of others. This unit applies to temporary traffic management on roads that include the following characteristics, excluding motorways and freeways:speeds limits greater than or equal to 60km/h and traffic volumes greater than 3,000 vehicles per day (Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)); or any speed limit with traffic volumes greater than 10,000 vehicles per day (AADT); orany signalised intersection. This unit is appropriate for individuals who have completed at least four different temporary traffic management design types within the last 12 months, including at least one of each of the following design types:pedestrian and/or cyclist controlsintersectionslane closures.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.