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Assist with rail traffic operations

Assist with rail traffic operations

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL0006
State Code
ODP83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
160
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assist with rail traffic operations as a driver assistant or secondperson, in accordance with workplace procedures, system of safeworking, rules and codes of practice. It includes assisting with rail traffic preparations and rail traffic operation when loading/unloading, taking charge of or handing over, and/or stabling rail traffic.Work is performed in conjunction with a train driver. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when assisting with rail traffic operations across a variety of operational workplace contexts within the Australian rail system.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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assist with preparing for rail traffic operation and rail traffic handover
  • 1.1 Documentation/information is obtained and interpreted to confirm consist information and constraints or characteristics of load in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Visual inspection of equipment is carried out and identified faults or defects are appropriately reported in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Assistance is provided with preoperational checking and testing of equipment in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
2 Assist with rail traffic operation in transit
  • 2.1 Rail traffic is monitored in conjunction with driver in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Guidance is provided to driver while stopping and starting to ensure safety of personnel and equipment
  • 2.3 Rail traffic running is monitored and recorded to assist with ontime running in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Performance of equipment and rail traffic is monitored to identify faults or defects and appropriate actions are taken in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Security of rolling stock is monitored and identified abnormalities are dealt with in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 2.6 Signals and track and/or road are monitored and confirmed in accordance with system of safeworking
3 Assist with handing over or stabling rail traffic
  • 3.1 Appropriate assistance is provided when stabling rail traffic in accordance with system of safeworking requirements, operational instructions and workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Safety devices are activated or put in position in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 During hand over or stabling rail traffic, documentation relevant to rail traffic activities undertaken is updated and provided to relief crew or is completed and forwarded in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.4 Relevant housekeeping activities are completed prior to handover/stabling in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVI74 TLIL3039 Assist with train operations Unit of competency
AVI48 TLIL4083 Assist with train operations Unit of competency