Reference no: EM133671171

Prepare detailed traffic analysis

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

Prepare detailed traffic analysis

Provide answers to all of the questions below:

1. Complete the following table about legislation that you need to know about in relation to completing detailed traffic analysis.

List two different legislation relevant to traffic analysis Identify the purpose of legislation Outline how the legislation applies to traffic analysis - give one example

2. Complete the following table about Standards that you need to know about in relation to traffic analysis.
List two different Australian Standards relevant to traffic analysis Identify the purpose of the Standard Outline how the Standard applies to traffic analysis - give one example

3. Complete the following table regarding the purpose of policies and procedures and general documentation in relation to preparing a detailed traffic analysis.
Policies and procedures/documentation How the policy and procedure or documentation informs or contributes to a detailed traffic analysis
Cultural and heritage management
Environmental management
Safe work method statement (SWMS)
Geotechnical management
Hydrological and meteorological management
Incident and emergency response
Performance reviews
Quality management
Risk assessment and management
System close outs (project closure)
Work health and safety
Documentation management (and to ensure all workplace recording and reporting occurs)

4. Outline the purpose of a safe work method statement.

5. Assume that you have been asked to conduct a traffic impact study for a redesign of a road that is experiencing traffic congestion. List two techniques that you could use to identify and evaluate options for the redesign.

6. Explain each of the following traffic analysis techniques and their use in traffic analysis.
Traffic data analysis technique Description and use in traffic analysis
Traffic flow
Level of service
Traffic capacity requirements
Percentages
7. Explain how road user behaviour impacts on road capacity.

8. Explain two methods for conducting project cost estimating and at least one advantage and disadvantage of each.

9. List five components that should be included in a traffic analysis plan.

10. Outline the concept of a self-evaluation, including one advantage and one disadvantage of this method.

11. Outline two performance review techniques.

12. List twotypes of software/technology that could be used to present a traffic analysis.

13. List three characteristics of effective working relationships.

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: PROJECT PORTFOLIO

In this task, you are required to demonstrate your skills and knowledge by working through a number of activities and completing and submitting a Project Portfolio.
You will need access to:
• a suitable place to complete activities that replicates a civil construction design environment including a meeting space and computer and internet access
• your learning resources and other information for reference
• Project Portfolio template
• Traffic Analysis Plan Template.
Ensure that you:
• review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks in the Civil Construction Works Student User Guide
• comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
• adhere with Astral College's submission guidelines
• answer all questions completely and correctly
• submit work which is original and, where necessary, properly referenced
• submit a completed cover sheet with your work
• avoid sharing your answers with other students.

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the Civil Construction Works Student User Guide.Refer to the appendix for information on:
• where this task should be completed
• how your assessment should be submitted.
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if Astral College has provided you with an assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.

ACTIVITIES

Complete the following activities:

1. Carefully read the following:
This assessment task requires you to complete a detailed traffic analysis on two occasions. If you are completing this in Astral College, this will be as per the project information provided to you by your assessor. If you are completing this based on a workplace, this will be for two projects of your choice.
Vocational education and training is all about gaining and developing practical skills that are industry relevant and that can help you to succeed in your chosen career. For this reason, basing your project on real relationships with classmates or work colleagues will mean that you are applying your knowledge and skills in a relevant, practical and meaningful way!
You will be collecting evidence for this unit in a Project Portfolio. The steps you need to take are outlined below. Before you begin, complete page 4 of your Project Portfolio.

2. Preparation.
You are required to plan for and prepare to conduct two detailed traffic analysis. This involves:
• Accessing the requirements for the work, including all relevant documentation and legislation and policies and procedures.
• Interpreting the requirements for each traffic analysis based on a review of requirements and documentation.
• Preparing a traffic analysis plan, including a risk assessment.
CompleteSection 1 of your Project Portfolio. The Project Portfolio includes separate sections for you to document your work in relation to Project 1 and Project 2.

3. Traffic analysis.

You are required to carry out the detailed traffic analysis for both projects. This involves:
• Analysing the traffic data.
• Develop a detailed traffic analysis as per the job requirements and your traffic analysis plan.

Work onSection 2 of your Project Portfolio. The Project Portfolio includes separate sections for you to document your work in relation to Project 1 and Project 2.
When you have completed the steps above, you are to present your work in the next activity.
This means developing a presentation about the traffic analysis you have prepared to your team (your assessor and fellow students). Remember that you will be presenting the traffic analysis for both projects.
The purpose of your presentation will be to:
• Present the work you have completed for review by your team.
• Provide an update on the progress of the work, ensuring you advise your team of the next steps for the project.
• Provideclarification and advice to assist with the implementation of each analysis.
• Obtain approval for your work.

Prepare your presentation in a format of your choice such asPowerPoint. Use graphical representation techniques so that the information can be easily understood.

Your presentation will be for approximately 15 minutes and your assessor will advise you of the date and time.
Please note that at the presentation you will need to show that you present information using terminology as relevant to traffic analysis and using listening and questioning techniques so make sure you prepare for this as part of your presentation preparation.

4. Presentation.
You are now required to present your work to your team as per the above instructions.

During your presentation, your assessor will be looking to see that you have reviewed the traffic analysis with the team, provided an update on progress and obtained approval for your analysis.

Your assessor will also confirm that you use terminology as relevant to traffic analysis and listening and questioning techniques.