To coordinate, install, maintain and remove TTM equipment and systems.
This occupation is found in the construction sector, in both private and public sector organisations, including temporary traffic management (TTM) contractors, construction contractors, utilities companies, and national and local authorities.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to coordinate, install, maintain and remove TTM equipment and systems. LTMOs work across a broad spectrum of projects and programmes to deliver a wide range of specialist techniques, each providing a safe and managed environment for those working on the road network, and to safeguard the general public, particularly in the delivery of:
TTM plays a safety critical role in everyone’s daily life: not only is it essential to those carrying out for construction and maintenance works on the road network, but it is also vital in the creation of a safe environment that protects all other road users, be it as a pedestrian, car, van or lorry driver, cyclist, or horse rider, and with consideration for those with mobility and sensory impairments.
Whilst construction and maintenance works are most common, LTMOs also regularly deliver TTM that enables major public events to go ahead, for example sporting events (marathons, triathlons, cycle races etc), concerts and shows, thereby providing safe and managed access to these events for participation and audience viewing.
Working on the road network commonly requires a rapid response to major road incidents, with TTM organisations providing ‘emergency TTM’; here LTMOs assist and work in conjunction with the emergency services to ensure the safety of road users, site workers and the general public. In these situations, LTMOs are frequently one of the first responders at road traffic incidents or other situations, where they must be able to remain calm under pressure and have the confidence to handle people and situations where there is potential for conflict or extreme distress on the road network, all whilst obtaining and aiding formal responder support.
In their daily work, employees interact with the assigned crew of TTM operatives, with other LTMOs, and under the supervision of the foreperson, technical supervisor, or site manager, to enable the coordination, delivery, recording and reporting of TTM works on all scales of projects or programmes on behalf of their employer. In the case of emergencies, LTMOs work with first responders and the emergency services, and will also interact with members of the general public.
Employees are responsible for organising a team of operatives on a shift or site to carry out and deliver TTM works as required, and reporting to the foreperson, engineer, site supervisor or operations manager.
LTMOs are required to drive a range of vehicles and must meet the age and licencing requirements in place by the end of the apprenticeship. LTMOs responsible for performing routine inspection and operational maintenance, complete with loading platform and personal and protective equipment (PPE) system checks and using these vehicles to create or enhance the safe working zone for themselves and their crew on the road network. LTMOs also need to operate forklift trucks on site to enable the loading and unloading of heavy TTM equipment.
LTMOs will be required to travel to and from the site either on a shift, daily or weekly basis, and will work predominantly in an outdoor environment in all seasons and weathers with a significant proportion of the work being at unsocial hours, particularly night shifts. They will need to be aware of the hazards that the weather can present, and the factors that can affect human performance.
This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.
An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.
The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 18 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
For the lead traffic management operative, the qualification required is:
All of NHSS12AB, NHSS12C and NHSS12D at level 1, in addition to one of NHSS12AB, NHSS12C or NHSS12D at level 2.
Observation with questions
You will be observed by an independent assessor completing your work. It will last at least 6 hours. They will ask you at least 6 questions.
Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 8 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You need to compile a portfolio of evidence before the EPA gateway. You can use it to help answer the questions.
Multiple-choice test
You will complete a multiple-choice test. It will be closed book, meaning you will not have access to any books or reference materials.
The test will have 30 multiple-choice questions. You will have 60 minutes to complete it.
You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.
You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.
You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments
If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Occupational standard and end-point assessment plan revised. | 16/11/2023 | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery. | 29/08/2023 | 15/11/2023 |
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