Qualification details

Employability Skill  

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Implement and monitor communication systems and procedures required for rail signalling
• Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to rail signalling
• Speak clearly and directly on matters related to rail operations and rail signalling
• Listen to and interpret verbal information related to rail signalling
• Write documents as part of duties, including where applicable completion of relevant forms, timesheets, service logs and incident reports
• Negotiate issues with others in the course of rail signalling operations
• Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour
• Use relevant communication equipment

Teamwork 

• Collaborate with others in the course of rail signalling
• Provide leadership to other personnel in the workplace
• Motivate others in the workplace
• Assist others in the workplace to achieve and maintain competence
• Assist in the resolution of interpersonal conflicts that may arise during rail operations
• Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace
• 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 rail signalling operations
• Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of signalling operations and take appropriate action to report or resolve them within limits of responsibility
• Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of situations related to rail signalling and take appropriate precautions
• Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to rail signalling

Initiative and enterprise 

• Modify activities dependent on differing situations and contingencies
• Take appropriate initiative in a range of operational situations
• Respond appropriately to changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment

Planning and organising 

• Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures
• Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice
• Implement the workplace security and safety management systems
• Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance
• Collect and interpret information needed in the course of rail signalling operations
• Manage time and priorities in the course of rail signalling operations

Self management 

• Interpret and apply regulations and instructions
• Evaluate own work performance

Learning 

• Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace
• Assist others to adapt to changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment
• Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace
• Contribute to the assessment of competence of others in the workplace
• Assist in the creation of a learning environment in the rail industry workplace
• Adapt own competence in response to changes in the processes and equipment used in rail signalling
• Update own knowledge and skills required for rail signalling operations

Technology 

• Use equipment and materials required during rail signalling operations
• Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during rail signalling operations
• Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using rail equipment and facilities

Field 

Unit 

E Communication and Calculation 

TLIE3022A Complete workplace documents

TLIE3023A Use electronic communication systems

F Safety Management 

TLIF1001A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

TLIF3085A Apply local incident response procedures

L Resource Management 

TLIL3071A Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement

TLIL3072A Operate signal panel or equipment

Field 

Unit 

B Equipment Checking and Maintenance  

TLIB3118A Apply awareness of railway fundamentals

E Communication and Calculation 

BSBWRT301A Write simple documents

F Safety Management 

TLIF3091A Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

G Teamwork 

TLIG1001A Work effectively with others

TLIG2007A Work in a socially diverse environment

J Quality 

TLIJ2001A Apply quality procedures

K Technology 

BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer

L Resource Management 

BSBWOR201A Manage personal stress in the workplace

U Environment 

TLIU2012A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

W Equipment and Systems Operations 

TLIW3026B Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment