Certified Construction
Traffic Management Officer (CTMO)
Introduction Objective
Where works are being made onto road surfaces or, near roads in the construction industry, drivers will inevitably face unpredictable changes in traffic flow. These changes may endanger road users, workers and pedestrians unless safety measures as well as work procedures are well executed.
Road users may not be able to differentiate between construction site conditions and active work zones. Therefore, great emphasis is being made on traffic control measures to ensure the safety of road users an workers alike.
Competent managers are vital in the realisation of good traffic management. CIDB Malaysia has developed Construction Industry Competency Standard, CICS for Construction Traffic Management Officers; which has been placed at Level 4 of the National Occupational Structure. Those who have been accreditated competent, i.e in possession of sufficient knowledge and skill will be awarded with the Construction Skills Competency Certificate as Accreditated Construction Traffic Management Officers.
Accreditation Objectives:
- To offer construction traffic officers serving in the Malaysian construction industry an option to acquire recognition as Accreditated Construction Traffic Management Officers.
- To elevate the competency level of the Malaysian Construction Traffic Management Officer to an internationally recognised level.
- To create a better road traffic system in an orderly and systematic traffic flow through the services of an accreditated construction traffic management officer.
Accreditation Requirements
The Facility Management Executive Program application and accreditation requirements are as follows:
| Categories | Minimum Requirements | Years of Experience in related construction field | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode I(a) | Mode I(b) | Mode II (RPLE) | ||
| 1 | Registered Professional (e.g Ir., Ar., Sr., PhD) | – | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| 3 | Bachelors Degree in consruction related field | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Bachelors Degree in non-consruction related field | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 5 | Diploma in Construction related field | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| 6 | Diploma in Non-construction related field | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Certificate in construction related field | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| 8 | Malaysia Skills Certificate | 10 | 15 | 15 |
Applicant
This certification program is open to all construction personnel/individuals who are directly or indirectly involved in construction traffic management works and other works related to construction and meet the eligibility requirements for application and accreditation.
Accreditation Method
Construction Traffic Management Officer accreditation program is implemented through three (3) assessment methods, namely:
- Mode I(a) – Training & Assessment,
- Mode I(b) – Assessment only, and
- Mode II (RPLE) – Accreditation via Level of Education and Experience (Recognition Prior Learning and Experience, RPLE).
The Modes and their Assessment processes are as follows:
| Mode | Assessment Process |
|---|---|
| Mode I(a) Training and Assessment | Undergoing course and sitting for written assessment for each study package. PASS : Construction Skills Competency Level 4 Certificate will be awarded FAIL : Repeat training for failed modules and re-assessment. |
| Mode I(b) Assessment only | Sitting for written assessment PASS : Construction Skills Competency Level 4 Certificate will be awarded FAIL : Reapply for Mode I(b) at any time (limited to 2 times only) or obtain accreditation from any Mode. |
| Mode II (RPLE) Accreditation via Level of Education and Experience (Recognition Prior Learning and Experience, RPLE). | Submission of working experience document and attending an interview PASS : Construction Skills Competency Level 4 or 3 Certificate will be awarded, whichever is suited to certificate holder’s duites and responsibilities FAIL : Reapply for Mode II (RPLE) at any time (limited to 2 times only) or obtain accreditation from any Mode. |
Participants who pass through any method will be certified through a Construction Skills Competence Certificate (SKKP) Level 4 with the duties and responsibilities of a Construction Traffic Management Officer accredited according to their field will be printed on the back of the certificate. For the purpose of registration with the Board, the certified Construction Traffic Management Officer must update the registration with the Board.
Program Outcome
The Program Outcome for the Construction Traffic Management Officer Accreditation Program:
| PO | Specific Criteria | Program Outcome Statement |
|---|---|---|
| PO1 | Knowledge and Competent | Construction Traffic Management Officer who has extensive Knowledge and Competent assisting his Project Manager in analysing, evaluating, planning, scheduling, organizing, preparing TMCP drawing, implementating, monitoring, control and reporting of assigned traffic management work according to Acts, Laws, Best Industry Practices, Guidelines, Rules and Regulations and Code of Conducts. |
| PO2 | Professional Ethics, Environment, Safety and Health | Construction Traffic Management Officer who upholds and demonstrates the importance of Profesional Ethics, Environment, Safety and Health work culture at the work zones area and prioritize the sustainable approach in his management and delivering his services using established Traffic Management methodologies such as Construction Traffic Risk Management (CTRM), RSA, TIA, ERP, TMCP, MOS etc. |
| PO3 | Contract, Records and Report | Construction Traffic Management Officer who able to contractually prepare and propose CTMCP, understand CTMP and project management documentations with ability to perform quantity take off, BQ costing estimation and preparation, contract document, CTMSR and all other records and reports, required from his services efficiently in his work zones area. |
| PO4 | Communication, Leadership, Teamwork and Enterpreneurship | Construction Traffic Management Officer who excel in effective communication with his employer and lead the team able to translate the needs into examplary Traffic Management services in coordinate, organize, laiase, present, obtain approvals with the internal and external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary Project Team for compliance with all needs, technical and commercial requirements including satisfactory Entrepreneurship mindset for the sustainability of his profession. |
| PO5 | Quality, Planning, Monitoring and Control | Construction Traffic Management Officer who ensuring a Quality deliverable from his team services through the efficient Planning, Monitoring, Control and Closing activities with establishment of Traffic Management procedures using modern and effective traffic management tools for satisfactory and quality Construction Traffic Management. |
The learning modules that have been developed are:
| Module (M) | Module Name | Module Duration (Day) |
|---|---|---|
| M01 | INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTROL | 1 |
| M02 | UNDERSTANDING CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN | 1 |
| M03 | PROPOSE AND PREPARE CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTROL PLAN AND ORGANISE RESOURCES | 2 |
| M04 | METHOD OF STATEMENT | 1 |
| M05 | ORGANISE CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM AT WORK ZONE | 1 |
| M06 | MONITORING AND CONTROL | 1 |
| M07 | ASSESSMENT AND STATISTICS | 1 |
| M08 | REPORT | 1 |
| M09 | EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLA | 1 |
| M10 | LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND LIAISON | 1 |
Program For Industry
