This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set out, monitor and close down traffic management plans and traffic guidance schemes on motorways and freeways requiring temporary traffic management.

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. This unit applies to temporary traffic management on roads that include the following characteristics:

• any motorway or freeway and associated on-ramp or off-ramp; or
• any grade separated road with:
  • speed limits greater than or equal to 90km/h; and
  • traffic volumes generally greater than 20,000 vehicles per day (Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)).

This unit is appropriate for individuals who have completed at least 12 temporary traffic management set ups within the last 12 months, including at least one higher speed road set up.

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.