Traffic Management & Road Safety
Traffic Control Operations skills assessment
Traffic controllers protect road workers and road users at work sites. This scorecard covers set-up, bat and signal control, communication, situational awareness and safety so traffic companies can prove competency to clients and road authorities.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 Traffic Control Operations skills you can score
These are the default Traffic Control Operations skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every traffic controller, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Reading Traffic Management Plans
Interprets plans and diagrams and sets up in line with the approved layout.
Sign, Cone and Barrier Set-Up and Removal
Sets out and removes devices safely, in sequence and to spacing requirements.
Stop-Slow Bat Technique and Signalling
Controls traffic clearly and consistently with correct positioning.
Portable Traffic Signal Operation
Sets up and monitors portable signals and responds to faults.
Situational Awareness and Escape Route Planning
Watches approaching traffic and always has a planned escape route.
Radio Communication and Coordination
Communicates with other controllers and site workers clearly.
Managing Aggressive or Confused Drivers
Stays calm and safe when dealing with road user behaviour.
High-Visibility Clothing and Personal Safety Practice
Wears PPE correctly and follows safe work rules.
Night, Weather and Poor Visibility Work
Adjusts practice for night work, rain and glare.
Records, Site Checks and Reporting Incidents
Completes traffic checks and reports incidents.
Levels included with Traffic Control Operations
Traffic Control Operations starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Ticket Level” for traffic management & road safety, so traffic controllers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Traffic Controller
- Senior Controller
- Team Leader
- Traffic Supervisor
- Operations Manager
How Traffic Control Operations works in SkillScorer
Score
Each traffic controller in a crew is scored on the Traffic Control Operations skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank traffic controllers, compare two side by side, or compare your crews against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Traffic Control Operations skills need attention. Reports also follow each team leader's crew.
Traffic Control Operations scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Traffic Control Operations scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Traffic Control Operations scorecard covers 10 skills: Reading Traffic Management Plans, Sign, Cone and Barrier Set-Up and Removal, Stop-Slow Bat Technique and Signalling, Portable Traffic Signal Operation, Situational Awareness and Escape Route Planning, Radio Communication and Coordination, Managing Aggressive or Confused Drivers, High-Visibility Clothing and Personal Safety Practice, Night, Weather and Poor Visibility Work and Records, Site Checks and Reporting Incidents. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are traffic controllers scored in Traffic Control Operations?
Every traffic controller is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one crew and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Traffic Control Operations?
Traffic Control Operations starts with these levels (called “Ticket Level” in the app): Trainee, Traffic Controller, Senior Controller, Team Leader, Traffic Supervisor and Operations Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Traffic Control Operations skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In traffic management & road safety the app talks about traffic controllers, crews and team leaders, and you can change any of those words too.
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