Review and reclassification of Temporary Traffic Control unit standards

FIELD ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Review and reclassification of Temporary Traffic Control unit standards

Subfield	Domain	Id
Highway Construction and Maintenance	Temporary Traffic Control	5627-5631, 17331

InfraTrain New Zealand Limited has completed the review of the unit standards listed above that were registered in May 2000 and May 2002.

Date new versions published October 2004

New comments by date October 2008

Expiry date of new versions of the unit standards December 2009

Summary of review and consultation process

The review was prompted in order to align all the unit standards for temporary traffic management to the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management (CoPTTM) released in July 2000 by Transit New Zealand (Transit), and by the need to establish clear and transparent one-to-one relationships among four of the unit standards and the four Transit qualifications for people carrying out temporary traffic management (TTM) roles. The Transit qualifications are required by CoPTTM for the following TTM roles on state roads and are widely accepted by road controlling authorities:

· Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads. This role relates to unit standard 5627.

· Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for low volume and Level 1 roads. This role relates to unit standard 5628.

· Site Traffic Management Supervisor Non Practising (STMS-NP) for Level 2 and 3 roads. This role relates to unit standard 20879.

· Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for Level 2 and 3 roads. This role relates to unit standard 20880.

Evidence from the Transit TTM qualifications will be able to be used, as appropriate, towards assessment for the corresponding unit standards. Prior to this review the TTM roles were not evident in the unit standard titles; this situation has been rectified.

A small working group involving Transit New Zealand, InfraTrain, and input from experts and stakeholders in the TTM field was set up and proposed changes based on the needs stated above and feedback from TTM practitioners. Drafts were circulated to a broad range of industry stakeholders with TTM expertise and further changes made based on their recommendations. Further unit standards were also developed, including a safety awareness unit standard (20877) for people who are required to carry out work and conduct themselves safely at any site where TTM is established, whether or not they are involved in TTM duties. Unit standard 20877 was sent for comment to 17 standard setting bodies that were identified as actual or potential stakeholders and received a favourable response.

Main changes resulting from the review

· Unit standards in the Temporary Traffic Control domain have been reclassified in a new Temporary Traffic Management domain.

· Unit standard 5630 has been replaced by two role-specific unit standards, 20879, and 20880.

· Unit standard 17331 has been designated as expiring as its outcomes do not match any of the TTM roles recognised by CoPTTM.

· Titles of all other unit standards have been changed.

· Some changes have been made in terms of levels and credits as noted in the summary of main changes at the end of this report.

· Changes to entry information have been made for unit standards 5627, 5627, 5629, and 5631.

· Extensive changes have been made to special notes, including additions of ranges and definitions.

· Elements and performance criteria have been revised extensively to reflect the roles and outcomes stated in the titles, to ensure consistency with CoPTTM, to improve assessibility, and for consistency of style within the domain.

· Two further unit standards as noted in the summary of main changes at the end of this report have been developed; one of these is registered under the domain Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment.

Unit standards categorised as category C or D expire at the end of December 2005.

Impact on existing provider accreditations

Current Accreditation for			Accreditation extended to
Nature of accreditation	Classification or Id	Level	Nature of accreditation	Classification or Id	Level
Subfield	Highway Construction and Maintenance	4	Standard	5631	5
Domain	Temporary Traffic Control	Any	Domain	Temporary Traffic Management	Same
Domain	Temporary Traffic Control	4	Standard	5631	5
Standard	5630	5	Standards	20879, 20880	5

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

AMAP 0101 has been updated to reflect the changes made to the standards.

Impact on existing qualifications

Qualifications that contain the reviewed standards or classifications are tabled below.

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to levels and credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

The following InfraTrain NZ qualifications are affected by the outcome of this review and are currently being reviewed or revised to take account of the changes.

Qualification title	Classification or standard in the qualification
National Certificate in Agricultural Contracting with strands in Crop Production, Land Drainage, Land Development, Hedge Trimming, Harvesting, Mowing, and Zero Tillage [Ref: 0230]	5627, 5628
National Certificate in Civil Construction Supervision with optional strands in Demolition, Drainage, Earthworks, Survey and Set Out, High Capacity Highways, Road Construction, Road Maintenance, Traffic, and Training [Ref: 0209]	5628, 5630
National Certificate in Civil Construction Works (Foreperson) with optional strands in Kerb and Channel, Concreting, High Capacity Highways, and Roading [Ref: 0208]	5627, 5629,17331
National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation (Forestry Earthworks) (Level 3) [Ref: 0485]	5627
National Certificate in Civil Plant Operation with strands in Skilled, and Multi-Skilled [Ref: 0774]	5627
National Certificate in Civil Works and Services (Road Opening - Trenching) with optional strands in Electricity Supply, Gas Distribution, and Water Supply [Ref: 1000]	5627
National Certificate in Demolition (Introductory Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1085]	5627
National Certificate in General Contracting (Training and Assessment) [Ref: 1061]	Temporary Traffic Control
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Application) with strands in Asphalt, and Chipseal [Ref: 0465]	5627
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Asphalt Paving Supervision) with optional strands in High Capacity Highways, and Polymers [Ref: 0193]	5627-5630
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Bitumen Sprayer Operation) with an optional strand in High Capacity Roads [Ref: 0195]	5627, 5629
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Chipseal Design) with optional strands in Emulsions, and Polymers [Ref: 0196]	5627, 5628
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Chipseal Supervision) with optional strands in High Capacity Highways, Emulsions, and Polymers [Ref: 0197]	5627-5630
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Hot-Mix Asphalt Design) with an optional strand in Polymers [Ref: 0467]	5627
National Certificate in Pavement Surfacing (Plant Operation) with strands in Asphalt Paving, and Chipseal [Ref: 0468]	5627
National Certificate in Road Construction [Ref: 0772]	5627, 5629
National Certificate in Roading Maintenance [Ref: 0773]	5627, 5629
National Certificate in Roadmarking (Assistant) with optional strands in Level 2 and 3 Roads, Line Removal, and Raised Pavement Markers [Ref: 0616]	5627, 5629

The following InfraTrain NZ qualifications are not materially affected by the changes. They will be updated when they are next reviewed or revised.

Qualification title	Standard in the qualification
National Certificate in Civil Works and Services (Road Opening - Site Co-ordination) [Ref: 1001]	5628
National Certificate in Demolition (Site Supervisor) (Level 4) [Ref: 1087]	5628
National Certificate in Rural Contracting (Management) with strands in Agrichemical Contracting, and Agricultural Contracting [Ref: 1003]	5628

The following qualifications are also affected by the outcome of this review. The standard setting bodies (SSBs) have been advised that they require revision.

Qualification title	Classification or standard in the qualification	SSB Name
National Certificate in Sports Turf Management (Level 4) [Ref: 0203]	Temporary Traffic Control	New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Amenity Turf Maintenance (Level 3) [Ref: 1078]	5627, 17331	New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Cable Jointer Low Voltage) (Level 3) [Ref: 0869]	5627	Electricity Supply ITO
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Condition Assessment) (Level 4) [Ref: 1101]	5627
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Level 2) with strands in Line Mechanic, Cable Jointer, Cable Layer, and Road Opening [Ref: 0868]	5627
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Overhead Cable Installer) (Level 2) [Ref: 0919]	5627
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Trades Assistant) (Level 2) [Ref: 0924]	5627
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Vegetation Control) (Level 2) [Ref: 0857]	5627
National Certificate in Gas Industry (Gas Distribution) (Level 2) [Ref: 1020]	5627	Extractive ITO
National Certificate in Gas Network Construction (Level 3) with strands in Polythene Pipelaying, and Steel Pipelaying [Ref: 1022]	5629, 5628
National Certificate in Gas Network Operations (Gas Pressure Control) (Level 3) [Ref: 1021]	5629, 5628
National Certificate in Gas Network Operations (Leakage Control) (Level 3) [Ref: 0400]	5629
National Certificate in Petrochemical Industry (Gas Transmission) (Level 3) [Ref: 0978]	5627, 5629
National Certificate in Water Reticulation (Service Person) with strands in Water, and Wastewater [Ref: 0962]	5627	Agriculture ITO

The following qualification of another SSB is not materially affected by the changes. It will be updated when it is next reviewed or revised.

Qualification title	Standard in the qualification	SSB Name
National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic - Distribution) (Level 4) with optional strands in Glove and Barrier, Hot Stick [Ref: 0874]	5628	Electricity Supply ITO

Summary of main changes to standards" Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits

The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.

Key to review category
A	Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
B	Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the replacement standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C	Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D	Standard will expire and not be replaced

Subfield Highway Construction and Maintenance

Domain Temporary Traffic Control

Temporary Traffic Management

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
5627	Demonstrate knowledge and skills for setting up and working safely at roadworks sites Operate as a Traffic Controller (TC) for low volume and Level 1 roads	3	3 4	B
5628	Plan and implement safe temporary traffic control at roadworks sites Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for low volume and Level 1 roads	5	3	B
5629	Maintain safety at roadworks sites on Level 2 and 3 roads Assist with temporary traffic management site closure for Level 2 and 3 roads	3 2	2	B
5630 20879 20880	Plan and implement safe temporary traffic control at roadworks sites on Level 2 and 3 roads Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor - Non Practising (STMS-NP) for Level 2 and 3 roads Operate as a Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) for Level 2 and 3 roads	5 5 5	4 3 10	C
5631	Plan and install temporary traffic signal systems at roadworks sites Plan and install portable traffic signal systems for temporary traffic management	4 5	3	B
17331	Implement traffic management plans at roadworks sites	4	3	D
20878	Assist with temporary traffic management for low volume and Level 1 roads	2	1	New

Subfield Civil Works and Services

Domain Civil Infrastructure Health, Safety, and Environment

Id	Title	Level	Credit	Review Category
20877	Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at sites under temporary traffic management	2	1	New

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

20877

Demonstrate knowledge of working safely at sites under temporary traffic management

New

Affected

Not materially affected

Key to review category

A