Operate truck or trailer mounted attenuators (TMA)

Competency Standard

RIIRTM301E - Operate truck or trailer mounted attenuators

Prerequisites

- Work Zone Traffic Management card, - A current and valid heavy vehicle licence of a suitable class to operate the TMA, - A current white card, - Have at least 3-months experience implementing traffic management plans/traffic guidance schemes, - Be 18 years, - Have language, literacy and numeracy skills to ACSF level 2 or above of age or over

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and prepare to operate attenuator

2. Conduct attenuator pre-operational checks

3. Operate communication devices

4. Operate mounted attenuator

5. Position traffic controls and truck or trailer mounted attenuator

6. Carry out operator maintenance

7. Conduct clean-up activities

Course Objectives

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate truck or trailer mounted attenuators when carrying out traffic management activities in civil construction. It includes planning and preparing, using radio communication, operating and positioning truck or trailer mounted attenuator, using traffic controls, and cleaning up.

It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under minimal supervision to undertake a broad range of tasks in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement in selecting equipment, services or contingency measures.

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.