Appendix ATTM Roles – Additional tasks and activities#
Addition
The tables following outline the various TTM duties in relation to the selection, design, implementation, monitoring or modification of a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) or a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) which may be performed based on the competent person definitions in Clause 1.3.2 Queensland MUTCD Part 3.
A competent person must only undertake activities relevant to their temporary traffic management role.
A person holding multiple competencies (qualifications) may apply all of the relevant sections for those competencies (or qualifications) as identified in the table following. If an activity is not listed for a given competency, then that activity cannot be conducted under that competency.
Difference
In Table A5 replace:
The person under instruction should have the Working Safely Near Traffic training unit competency.
with:
The person under instruction must be a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 Competent Person or a Queensland accredited traffic controller.
Difference
Replace Table A7 with the following:
Table A7: Traffic management worker
| Activity | Additional Information |
|---|---|
| Install or remove signs under direct supervision and instruction by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person, where those devices are part of a work method practice or TGS developed in accordance with the short-term, low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, excluding works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5. | Direct supervision requires the supervising Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person to be present (in close proximity) and able to intervene if required. |
| Install or remove signs and other devices included on a TGS under direct supervision and instruction by a TMI Competent Person | Direct supervision requires the supervising TMI to hold the Traffic Management Implement competency at the appropriate road category, and be present (in close proximity) and able to intervene if required |
| Cover or uncover signs | Generally, at the end or start of a shift. Instruction must be included on the TGS that the signs can be covered or uncovered and at what times or under what conditions. |
| Record Keeping | Daily record of installed traffic management signs and devices in accordance with QGTTM Part 6 Section 7. |
| Modify the TGS on site in response to an emergency event | In accordance with QGTTM Part 10 Section 5.2 Initial Response only. |
Competent person – Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| All of the Tasks and Activities for a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness Part 1 Competent Person, in addition to the following. | |
| Select, design and implement a work method practice (including the installation or removal of signs) in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, excluding works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5 | Develop a simple sketch as part of the on-site record keeping requirements for short-term low-impact works in accordance with QGTTM Part 5. Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, including: • Workers (symbolic) • SURVEYORS AHEAD • LINE MARKERS AHEAD • MOWING AHEAD or Mowing (symbolic) • ROAD PLANT AHEAD • NEXT x km / NEXT 500 m |
| Install or remove signs on a TGS developed by a TMD in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, excluding works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5. | Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5 and as listed previously. |
| Select an appropriate generic TGS (from a system designed by a TMD), assess as site suitable and implement. The generic TGS must be developed in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, and excludes works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5. | Selection and implementation of the generic TGS must be performed in accordance with the established protocol or procedure as documented by the TMD Competent Person when developing the generic TGS. Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5 and as listed previously. |
Table in words
- For the task Select, design and implement a work method practice (including the installation or removal of signs) in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, excluding works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5, the additional information is Develop a simple sketch as part of the on-site record keeping requirements for short-term low-impact works in accordance with QGTTM Part 5. Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, including: • Workers (symbolic) • SURVEYORS AHEAD • LINE MARKERS AHEAD • MOWING AHEAD or Mowing (symbolic) • ROAD PLANT AHEAD • NEXT x km / NEXT 500 m.
- For the task Install or remove signs on a TGS developed by a TMD in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, excluding works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5., the additional information is Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5 and as listed previously.
- For the task Select an appropriate generic TGS (from a system designed by a TMD), assess as site suitable and implement. The generic TGS must be developed in accordance with the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5, and excludes works involving: a) grading, or b) protection by a shadow vehicle with (or without) a truck-mounted attenuator, or c) the use of sections 4.1, 4.4 or 4.5., the additional information is Selection and implementation of the generic TGS must be performed in accordance with the established protocol or procedure as documented by the TMD Competent Person when developing the generic TGS. Signs applicable for installation or removal by a Working in Proximity to Traffic Awareness – Part 2 Competent Person are only those required for compliance with the relevant sections of the short-term low-impact works in QGTTM Part 5 and as listed previously.
Competent person – Lookout person
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Perform lookout activity as required in the QGTTM Part 5. | Must have good eyesight, hearing and be competent to perform lookout activities. |
Competent Person – Roadworks pilot vehicle driver
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Drive a pilot vehicle on a worksite working with the Traffic Controllers in attendance for the purpose of traffic management at that worksite only. | Must have a current driver’s licence and be competent to perform roadwork pilot vehicle driver duties. NOTE: This task is separate to and different from the requirements for pilot vehicles for heavy vehicles in general traffic situations. |
Competent Person – Truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) vehicle driver
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Drive a vehicle fitted with a truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) on a worksite | TMA driver must have a current and valid Heavy Vehicle drivers’ licence of a suitable class to operate the TMA vehicle. Completed specific training and is deemed competent in the operation of a TMA. The TMA operator / driver must also hold the TMI competency at the appropriate road category. |
| Display text messages or electronic signs on VMS screens mounted on the TMA vehicle. | In accordance with requirements and instructions on the TGS. |
| Display of direction arrow(s) on arrow boards mounted on the TMA vehicle. | In accordance with requirements and instructions on the TGS. |
Competent person – Authorised person
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Install and remove advance warning signs in accordance with procedures nominated in permits; for example, 'Smoke Hazard', 'Stock'. | An example of a procedure would be Queensland Fire and Emergency Services gazette notice for cane burning. |
Competent Person – Event Traffic Marshal (ETM) for Special Events (In accordance with the Traffic Marshal – Special Event Approved Procedure)
| Activity | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Only the signs and devices specifically nominated by the TMD on the TGS (for a permitted Special Event) as able to be installed and removed by an ETM. | Signs and devices to be installed by ETMs will be located in simple low-speed, low-risk traffic environments for the duration of a permitted Special Event. A TC may also install devices nominated on the TGS for an ETM. |
| Control traffic only at locations specifically nominated by the TMD on the TGS (for a permitted Special Event) as appropriate for an ETM. | ETMs may control traffic in low-speed, low-risk traffic environments for the duration of a permitted Special Event. A TC may also control traffic at a location nominated on the TGS for an ETM. |
