RIISS00063 - Traffic Management Designer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads (Release 2)
Description
This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required for those responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes on Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 environments as described in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.
Pathways Information
The units provide credit towards a number of Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma qualifications in the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package and other training packages, such as RII50520 Diploma of Civil Construction Design or equivalent.
Entry Requirement
This skill set may only be undertaken in addition to:
- Completion of any of the following skill sets:
- RIISSS00060 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads; or
- RIISSS00061 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for High Volume Roads; or
- RIISSS00062 Traffic Management Implementer Skill Set for Motorways and Freeways; and
- With at least 12 months of experience applying the relevant skills and knowledge in a temporary traffic management workplace; and
- Providing evidence of relevant experience setting up at least 20 temporary traffic management types in at least four of the following design types:
- pedestrian and cyclist controls
- construction sites
- lane closures
- shoulder closures
- night works
- use of portable traffic control devices
- motorways or freeways.
OR
- At least an AQF Level 6 qualification in a civil construction, traffic engineering or road design related field.
OR
- Entry requirements specifically detailed in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.
As per entry requirements in Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management Part 8, which are: For existing workers during a jurisdiction’s transition phase to the Temporary Traffic Management National Training Framework for RIISS00063 – Traffic Management Designer skill set for Urban Streets and Low Volume Rural Roads ONLY:- Must be currently permitted in their jurisdiction, prior to the jurisdictional adoption date, to develop, review or audit traffic management designs or traffic guidance schemes, and
- Must provide evidence of currency of practice. This must demonstrate that in the past 3 years the applicant has designed, or reviewed, or audited a minimum of 12 TMPs or 12 TGSs. The TMPs or TGSs must include a minimum of four different worksite locations that are within the relevant jurisdiction. These worksite locations may include TTM Category 1 or TTM Category 2 or TTM Category 3 roads or sections of the network.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
This skill set has been created to align to the requirements of individuals responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes, as described in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management on Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 environments. Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this skill set can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with the relevant body before applying the skill set.
Skill Set Requirements
Successful completion of the following two units of competency inclusive of at least two different traffic management plan design types practical experience applying the relevant skills and knowledge in a temporary traffic management workplace:
- RIIRIS402E Carry out the risk management process
- RIICWD503E Prepare traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes.
The assessment for the units of competency comprises both theoretical and practical components. The practical assessment component is to be undertaken after the practical experience is gained. Practical experience requirements must be completed on declared Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 roads within at least six months of successfully completing the theoretical component.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes for Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 roads.
Suggested Words for Statement of Attainment
These units of competency from the RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package meet industry requirements for individuals responsible for developing traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes for Temporary Traffic Management Category 1 environments as described in the Austroads Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.
Updated 11 February 2025.
