Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2 . This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:
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Release 1 . This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions carried out on rail networks. It includes correctly using communications protocols; interpreting and responding to radio, hand signal and light commands; interpreting and following relevant safeworking rules and protocols; and taking appropriate action in safety incidents, 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. Work is performed under established safeworking system rules, protocols and procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
F – Safety Management |
Unit Sector
Rail sector. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Apply safeworking rules and regulations |
1.1 |
Relevant safeworking system for area where work activities are to be carried out is identified prior to commencing work |
1.2 |
Relevant rules for the applicable safeworking system are followed when carrying out activities as part of rail operations |
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1.3 |
Work activities are conducted in compliance with relevant state/territory safeworking regulations for activities concerned |
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2 |
Apply communications protocols |
2.1 |
Communications protocols are followed in accordance with the applicable safeworking system requirements |
2.2 |
Appropriate communications records are maintained as required within the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
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3 |
Use and interpret radio, hand, light and flag commands |
3.1 |
Applicable safeworking system rules and procedures are applied when using and interpreting radio, hand, light and flag commands |
3.2 |
Hand signals are only used in conditions of good visibility |
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3.3 |
Any command not clearly understood is regarded as a STOP command in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations |
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4 |
Follow safeworking protocols |
4.1 |
Relevant protocols are followed as required and specified in safeworking system rules and procedures |
4.2 |
Appropriate records and documentation are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
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5 |
Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies |
5.1 |
Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
5.2 |
Appropriate action is taken to report and/or control safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies, in accordance with rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities and the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
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6 |
Record unsafe situations or emergencies |
6.1 |
Appropriate records and documentation of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies are completed in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
6.2 |
Records of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies are maintained in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIF3058A Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851