Modification History
New release - this unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIC2054A.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely access the rail track to run a track vehicle within a defined worksite on a rail network during rail work activities.
The unit includes Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.
Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Application of the Unit
People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from the applicable state or territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
The unit includes the application of Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.
All activities are performed under established rules and procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access defined worksite |
1.1 Authority to enter the defined worksite is confirmed with protection officer 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used conforming to Access Provider requirements 1.3 Limits of the defined worksite and type of track protection provided are identified and confirmed 1.4 Communication with protection officer is maintained in accordance with the workplace procedures |
2 Run track vehicle within defined worksite |
2.1 Permission for all rail movements within the worksite is obtained from the protection officer 2.2 Speed limit is observed for type or classification of track vehicle and type of track 2.3 Speed limit is varied to meet local conditions 2.4 Track vehicle is managed so as to be able to stop short of any workers or obstruction on track 2.5 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures |
3 Exit defined worksite |
3.1 Protection officer is notified when clear of the defined worksite |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Worksites may include: |
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Situational safety assessment will be: |
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Communications may include: |
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Communications equipment and systems may include: |
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Safety clothing and equipment may include: |
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Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include: |
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Types of track protection may include: |
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Defined worksite may be an area protected by: |
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Type of vehicle may include: |
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Varied local conditions may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
C – Vehicle Operation