Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct marshalling operations in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures including the planning and organisation of the efficient movement and positioning of rolling stock to make up a train, break up a train, load or unload. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines. Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to carry out marshalling across a variety of operational contexts. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Establish marshalling requirements |
1.1 Job specifications and instructions are interpreted in order to clarify the train consist requirements 1.2 Personnel requirements and availability to make up the train consist are identified and confirmed 1.3 Equipment requirements are identified, obtained, and prepared for use 1.4 Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, organisational policies and procedures and safeworking systems and requirements related to marshalling and shunting are identified |
2 Plan rolling stock movements |
2.1 Rolling stock is located and movements are planned to ensure that track use and/or rolling stock placements are appropriate 2.2 Rolling stock cards are checked to determine availability and appropriateness to the consist |
3 Position rolling stock |
3.1 Sequence of rolling stock movements is determined to achieve correct consist 3.2 Rolling stock is sorted, organised in correct sequence, positioned and coupled for efficient movement 3.3 Marshalling strategy minimises rolling stock movement and restrictions to track access 3.4 Marshalling strategy ensures that rolling stock is moved and placed safely by following relevant safeworking systems and requirements 3.5 Radio and line of sight communication tools are used in accordance with standard operational procedures and conventions 3.6 Contingency plans are implemented, when necessary, to overcome unplanned events 3.7 Appropriate end-of-train monitoring unit/signals are fitted and operation is confirmed prior to departure 3.8 Train is finalised in accordance with operational requirements, and irregularities are reported and rectified to ensure movement will be safe for personnel and load 3.9 Relevant OH&S requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage |
4 Prepare and distribute documentation |
4.1 Train consist information is prepared and filed and/or computer entered, according to operational requirements 4.2 Appropriate documentation is delivered to train crews and yard personnel to meet operational requirements 4.3 Documentation is provided to other relevant personnel, including those responsible for marshalling/shunting operations en route, to achieve operational requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Rolling stock includes: |
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Operations may be conducted: |
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Equipment may include: |
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OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable organisational, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of: |
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Contingencies may include: |
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Contingency plans and contingencies may involve: |
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Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
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Information/documents may include: |
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Applicable procedures and codes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
C - Vehicle Operation |