Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 7:50 AM AWST
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Apply rail safeworking rules and procedures
Apply rail safeworking rules and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF5021A
TLIF5021A
State Code
WI821
WI821
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply rail safeworking rules and procedures. It includes establishing the purpose and function of safeworking systems, implementing the principles of rail safeworking systems and implementing the principles of track protection systems. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish purpose and function of rail safeworking systems
- 1.1 Relevant information is accessed and analysed
- 1.2 Purpose of rail safeworking rules and procedures are identified and explained
- 1.3 Methods for developing safeworking rules and procedures are identified and outlined
- 1.4 Types of safeworking systems, their functions and where they are used are explained
2 Implement principles of rail safeworking systems
- 2.1 Relevant information is accessed and analysed
- 2.2 Principles behind rail safeworking systems are identified and explained
- 2.3 Main elements of rail safeworking systems are identified and explained
- 2.4 Methods by which operations can continue in degraded situations are identified and outlined
- 2.5 Appropriate procedures are prepared to enable operations to continue in various degraded situations
3 Implement principles of track protection systems
- 3.1 Relevant information is accessed and analysed
- 3.2 Risks involved in working on or beside the track are identified, explained and managed
- 3.3 Purpose of track protection is identified and explained
- 3.4 Different methods of track protection are identified and outlined
- 3.5 Work is planned so that relevant track protection methods can be applied
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Relevant informationmay include:
audit program information
compliance and enforcement regime
changes to regulations
rail regulatory requirements
safety notices
Safeworking systems may include:
automatic train control (ATC)
centralised traffic control (CTC)
double line block
electric staff
manual block working
mishap orders
pilot staff working
rail vehicle detection
section authority
special proceed authority
staff and ticket
train order working
Relevant informationmay include:
audit program information
compliance and enforcement regime
changes to regulations
rail regulatory requirements
safety notices
Safeworking systems may include:
automatic train control (ATC)
centralised traffic control (CTC)
double line block
electric staff
manual block working
mishap orders
pilot staff working
rail vehicle detection
section authority
special proceed authority
staff and ticket
train order working
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests.
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ06 | TLIF5021 | Apply rail safeworking rules and procedures | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |