Unit of competency Outline
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Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement
Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3071A
TLIL3071A
State Code
S8310
S8310
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control local rail traffic movement in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes monitoring the status of the current train area plan, implementing the daily working timetable, controlling rail traffic movement, implementing contingency plans for planned events and system faults and failures, and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor status of local conditions and timetable
- 1.1 Local rail traffic movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation
- 1.2 Proposed rail traffic movements and associated activities are identified to establish status of local conditions and timetable in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
- 1.3 Train notices are checked for conflicts and adjustments are made to local timetable as required
- 1.4 Identified anomalies are reported in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
2 Control local rail traffic movement
- 2.1 Local rail traffic movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of rail traffic
- 2.3 Irregularities that may affect the timetable are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
3 Communicate with rail safety workers and other relevant personnel
- 3.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Communication with other relevant personnel is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Implement contingency plans when instructed
- 4.1 When instructed, contingency plan to suit the disruption, system failure or fault is actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Where required, resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures
- 4.3 Local rail traffic movements are adjusted in accordance with organisational and local operational requirements
- 4.4 Communications with train controller and other relevant personnel are established and maintained as required
5 Update local rail traffic movement documentation
- 5.1 Local rail traffic movement documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 5.2 Local rail traffic movement information and documentation are handed over when relieved, and/or at the completion of shift in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
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.
Control of local rail traffic movements may require the use of:
manual signalling systems
written and verbal authority systems
token systems
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of rail traffic and may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion or alternative routing of rail traffic
track inspection
Anomalies with local conditions and timetable may include:
conflicting schedules
incorrect run/train number
incorrect routing/timetable plan
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
train breakdowns and/or delays
signalling faults
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
electronic, including email and intranet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
train controllers
other signallers
safeworking inspectors
Other relevant personnel may include:
customer service attendants
station supervisors
other network owners
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and unplanned event reports
signal and overhead diagrams
train notices, including special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state or territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state or territory OH&S legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Control of local rail traffic movements may require the use of:
manual signalling systems
written and verbal authority systems
token systems
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of rail traffic and may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion or alternative routing of rail traffic
track inspection
Anomalies with local conditions and timetable may include:
conflicting schedules
incorrect run/train number
incorrect routing/timetable plan
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
train breakdowns and/or delays
signalling faults
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
electronic, including email and intranet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
train controllers
other signallers
safeworking inspectors
Other relevant personnel may include:
customer service attendants
station supervisors
other network owners
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and unplanned event reports
signal and overhead diagrams
train notices, including special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state or territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state or territory OH&S legislation
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 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/or equipment, and/or
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
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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI71 | TLIL3071 | Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S791 | TLI32611 | Certificate III in Rail Signalling | Qualification |