Qualification details

Employability Skill  

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Use communication systems and procedures used in shunting
• Read and follow relevant, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable to their role
• Speak clearly and directly on matters related to their role
• Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork 

• Participate in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during shunting activities
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
• Collaborate with others in the course of their work
• Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc.

Problem solving 

• Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of their work
• Recognise problems that may occur in the course of their work and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility
• Recognise hazards and risks in a range of workplace situations and take appropriate precautions.

Initiative and enterprise 

• Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
• Comply with applicable rail and safety regulations and codes of practice
• Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems and safeworking requirements
• Collect and interpret information needed in the course of the their work within limits of responsibility
• Manage time in the course of their work.

Self management 

• Interpret and apply applicable instructions and procedures
• Follow work plans and schedules
• Check own work performance.

Learning 

• Participate in updating of own knowledge and skills required for shunting activities, in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used in their workplace.

Technology 

• Operate equipment and use tools required as part of their work role
• Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used in their work
• Follow and apply the applicable safeworking requirements and WHS/OHS procedures when using equipment and facilities.

Field 

Unit 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

TLIB2122A

Apply awareness of fundamentals of rail operations in yards or sidings

C 

Vehicle Operation 

TLIC3017A

Shunt rolling stock

E 

Communication and Calculation 

TLIE1003A

TLIE2007A

Participate in basic workplace communication

Use communication systems

F 

Safety Management 

TLIF2006A

TLIF2010A

TLIF2080C

TLIF3087A

Apply accident-emergency procedures

Apply fatigue management strategies

Safely access the rail corridor

Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry

W 

Equipment and Systems Operations 

TLIW2041A

TLIW3026B

Clip points and apply rail safety equipment

Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment

Field 

Units of Competency 

B 

Equipment Checking and Maintenance 

TLIB2131A

TLIB3019B

TLIB3021A

Prepare train

Test train braking system

Conduct train roll-by inspection

C 

Operate Vehicles 

TLIC3045A

Operate road/rail vehicle

E 

Communication and Calculation 

TLIE2008A

Process workplace documentation

F 

Safety Management 

TLIF3085A

TLIF3091A

Apply local incident response procedures

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

U 

Environment 

TLIU2012A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

W 

Equipment and Systems Operation 

RIIOHS205A

Control traffic with stop-slow bat