TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

Release: 1

TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor

Modification History

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 enter the rail corridor. It includes taking appropriate safety precautions to: access the danger zone access the rail corridor respond appropriately in an emergency. 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, rules and/or guidelines. This unit involves the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety. This unit applies to all people accessing the rail corridor. 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
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1	Take appropriate safety precautions to access the rail corridor	1.1	Authority to enter the rail corridor is obtained from Protection Officer/Possession Protection Officer
1.2	Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn conforming to Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
1.3	Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
1.4	Once rail corridor is entered, a visual assessment is maintained to monitor and respond appropriately to potential risks
2	Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone	2.1	Direction of approaching trains and minimum sighting distance is recognised in accordance with directions from Protection Officer/Possession Protection Officer
2.2	Safe place is identified
2.3	Types of warning provided are recognised and confirmed
2.4	Changed local conditions are identified, impact on safety is determined and safety precautions are modified as required
2.5	Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6	Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3	Take appropriate action in an emergency	3.1	Emergencies and potential emergencies are identified
3.2	Range of appropriate responses for specific emergencies are outlined
3.3	‘Emergency’ or ‘danger’ response signal is given as required

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 TLIF2080 Safely access the rail corridor.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851