Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform lookout duties on a rail network in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements.

It includes taking up look position, conducting lookout duties and taking actions in unsafe situations or emergencies.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Not applicable.

F – Safety Management

Rail sector.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Take up lookout position 

1.1 

Appropriate warning devices are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2 

Worksite briefing is undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3 

Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4 

Location of lookout position is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5 

Sighting distance of rail traffic is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6 

Unsafe and/or ineffective lookout positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7 

Audible warning equipment is tested, as required

1.8 

Changed environmental conditions are identified and impact on lookout position is determined, continually monitored and reported

1.9 

Effectiveness of lookout placement and method of communicating rail traffic movements is tested and confirmed

2

Conduct lookout duties

2.1 

Situational awareness is maintained at all times

2.2 

Approach of rail traffic is communicated using agreed methodology in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3 

Hand signals are used to confirm safe conditions to rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4 

Authority to get back on-track is confirmed and notified to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies

3.1 

Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate actions taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 

Emergencies and incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIF2081 Perform lookout duties.

Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

• communicating effectively with individuals and work groups
• complying with worksite protection plan
• complying with relevant system of safeworking rules and workplace procedures
• identifying job hazards including unsafe and ineffective lookout positions and taking required actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
• providing sufficient warning time for workers and equipment to move to a safe place
• taking up lookout position that enables effective communication of rail traffic movements
• using hand signals, with or without a flag or light, to communicate with rail traffic crew in accordance with workplace instructions.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

• audible warning equipment and its use
• emergency management plan and workplace procedures
• rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager
• relevant rail danger zones and systems of safeworking
• relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager policies, procedures, rules and protocols for identifying unsafe situations or emergencies
• relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

• a range of relevant protection plan exercises, case studies and/or simulations
• relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry
• applicable documentation and terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager systems of safeworking including workplace procedures, regulations, rules and codes of practice.