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Traffic Management Operative – Practising

TMO Practising enables a person to:

  • Mind a worksite in the absence of the STMS
  • Undertake roadside activities (on 60km/h or less road)
  • Complete an inspection activities

Unit Std Title Level Credit
31960 Maintain the worksite under temporary traffic management 3 10

A TMO must complete both theory TMO NP and practical assessments.

On-job coaching and a practical assessment by a TTM Assessor are required for completion of the TMO P.

There are seven practical tasks required:

  • TASK 1: Maintain a closure – berm activity or footpath control
  • TASK 2: Maintain a closure – lane merge, lane shift, cycle lane diversion, or priority control with TSL
  • TASK 3: Undertake inspection activity on the shoulder of a category B road environment
  • TASK 4: Use techniques to deal with conflict on the worksite
  • TASK 5: Maintain a closure – controlling alternating flow
  • TASK 6: Install, maintain, and remove a shoulder closure worksite clear of the live lane
  • TASK 7: Undertake inspection activity on a category A road environment

Tasks 1 -4 can be observed by an on-job verifier. This could occur in your workplace.

Tasks 5-7 are observed by the TTM Assessor.

We can book a workgroup of four together using your TTM vehicles or alternatively we can book an individual with a small group of others they will work with on the day. Please allow a full day for sitting the practical tasks 5- 7.

Included in the assessment:

  • Assessment material
  • A certificate will be provided as proof of completion
  • Reporting of Unit Standard 31960

Please bring:

PPE Gear including high-vis vest, cut resistant gloves and safety boots.

Recommended Prerequisite:

It is recommended that the theory workshop for Unit Standard 31959 is sat prior to the practical assessment (Unit Standard 31960) as this provides the necessary background information.
A person who is sitting the Unit Standard 31960 must complete all practical tasks (Tasks 1 – 7).



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