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Conduct marshalling operations
Conduct marshalling operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC4016A
TLIC4016A
State Code
D5056
D5056
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/10/2014
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
20
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct marshalling operations in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures including the planning and organisation of the efficient movement and positioning of rolling stock to make up a train, break up a train, load or unload. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Establish marshalling requirements
- 1.1 Job specifications and instructions are interpreted in order to clarify the train consist requirements
- 1.2 Personnel requirements and availability to make up the train consist are identified and confirmed
- 1.3 Equipment requirements are identified, obtained, and prepared for use
- 1.4 Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, organisational policies and procedures and safeworking systems and requirements related to marshalling and shunting are identified
2Plan rolling stock movements
- 2.1 Rolling stock is located and movements are planned to ensure that track use and/or rolling stock placements are appropriate
- 2.2 Rolling stock cards are checked to determine availability and appropriateness to the consist
3Position rolling stock
- 3.1 Sequence of rolling stock movements is determined to achieve correct consist
- 3.2 Rolling stock is sorted, organised in correct sequence, positioned and coupled for efficient movement
- 3.3 Marshalling strategy minimises rolling stock movement and restrictions to track access
- 3.4 Marshalling strategy ensures that rolling stock is moved and placed safely by following relevant safeworking systems and requirements
- 3.5 Radio and line of sight communication tools are used in accordance with standard operational procedures and conventions
- 3.6 Contingency plans are implemented, when necessary, to overcome unplanned events
- 3.7 Appropriate end-of-train monitoring unit/signals are fitted and operation is confirmed prior to departure
- 3.8 Train is finalised in accordance with operational requirements, and irregularities are reported and rectified to ensure movement will be safe for personnel and load
- 3.9 Relevant OH&S requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
4Prepare and distribute documentation
- 4.1 Train consist information is prepared and filed and/or computer entered, according to operational requirements
- 4.2 Appropriate documentation is delivered to train crews and yard personnel to meet operational requirements
- 4.3 Documentation is provided to other relevant personnel, including those responsible for marshalling/shunting operations en route, to achieve operational requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rolling stock includes:
all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Equipment may include:
draw gear
air brake system components and handbrakes
rail tractors
rolling stock
communication equipment
switching equipment
turntables
motor vehicles
fixed signals
OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable organisational, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:
gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
hearing protection
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
audible indicators
breathing equipment
fire extinguishers
high visibility clothing
breakdown equipment
emergency containers
end-of-train unit or marker
equipment for handling electrical cables
emergency warning devices
portable signs and markers
Contingencies may include:
derailments
collisions
breakdowns
injuries and fatalities
hazardous materials spills
fires and leaks
track damage
powerline damage
Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:
emergency procedures manuals
ADG Code and other regulations pertaining to the carriage of dangerous goods
safeworking systems and requirements
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
order books
cards/deck sheets
noticeboards
special train notices
yard orders
periodical circulars
transport authority rules and operating procedures
computer-based data systems
timetables
train consist
incident reports
drivers advice
train register book
safeworking forms
dangerous goods manifest
marshalling plan
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Railways of Australia Code of Practice and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rolling stock includes:
all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Equipment may include:
draw gear
air brake system components and handbrakes
rail tractors
rolling stock
communication equipment
switching equipment
turntables
motor vehicles
fixed signals
OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable organisational, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:
gloves
sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses
hearing protection
insect repellent
safety headwear and footwear
portable radios
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
audible indicators
breathing equipment
fire extinguishers
high visibility clothing
breakdown equipment
emergency containers
end-of-train unit or marker
equipment for handling electrical cables
emergency warning devices
portable signs and markers
Contingencies may include:
derailments
collisions
breakdowns
injuries and fatalities
hazardous materials spills
fires and leaks
track damage
powerline damage
Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:
emergency procedures manuals
ADG Code and other regulations pertaining to the carriage of dangerous goods
safeworking systems and requirements
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
order books
cards/deck sheets
noticeboards
special train notices
yard orders
periodical circulars
transport authority rules and operating procedures
computer-based data systems
timetables
train consist
incident reports
drivers advice
train register book
safeworking forms
dangerous goods manifest
marshalling plan
emergency procedures manual
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
Railways of Australia Code of Practice and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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