Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to physically operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment on a rail network as a part of rail work activities, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes following policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
Persons 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. It involves the application of the access provider's policies, procedures and protocols related to applying rail safety requirements to work activities. Work is performed following established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of responsibility of the worker concerned. |
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 Use stand alone signalling control equipment |
1.1 Signalling/point control equipment is identified and confirmed with network control officer 1.2 Authority to operate signalling/point control equipment is obtained from network control officer 1.3 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in accordance with access provider's and organisational requirements 1.4 Track environment is accessed safely in accordance with workplace procedures 1.5 A situational awareness is maintained to identify any changed circumstances 1.6 Stand alone signalling control equipment is operated safely and in accordance with any local instructions 1.7 Route is set and confirmed as correct to facilitate safe rail vehicle movement 1.8 Communications with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communication protocols and systems in accordance with workplace procedures 1.9 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures |
2 Restore stand alone signalling control equipment |
2.1 Network control officer is informed when rail vehicle/s are clear of fouling points 2.2 Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is restored to correct position 2.3 Restoration is confirmed with network control officer 2.4 Where required, signalling/point control equipment is locked and secured in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5 Any identified faults in the equipment are reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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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Safety clothing and equipment may include: |
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Stand alone signalling equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency Field
Competency Field |
W - Equipment and Systems Operations |