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Safely access the rail corridor

Safely access the rail corridor

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2080C
State Code
WG213
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/04/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter the rail corridor under supervision in accordance with Access Provider, legislative and regulatory requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 (PO/PPO)
  • 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn conforming to Access Provider requirements
  • 1.3 Rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to identify potential risks
2 Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone
  • 2.1 Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed is recognised
  • 2.2 Safe place is identified
  • 2.3 Types of warning provided are recognised and confirmed
  • 2.4 Changed local conditions are identified
  • 2.5 Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Take appropriate action in an emergency situation
  • 3.1 Emergencies are identified and an ‘emergency’ or ‘danger’ signal is given
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rail corridor may include:
danger zone
running line
adjacent networks
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
safe place
Access may occur:
by day or night
under varied weather conditions and situations
Safety assessment will be:
as defined within the workplace procedures/instructions
as defined in the safety assessment for work including:
view - line of sight
direction of approaching trains
maximum speed of trains
safe place
changed local conditions
Communications may include:
giving or receiving verbal messages/information
reporting unsafe situations
responding to emergencies
emergency messages
general safety messages
Communications equipment and systems may include:
hand signals
audible signals
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
eye protection
gloves
head protection
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
worksite protection plan
emergency plan
safety briefing
emergency contact details
access contact details
Unsafe situations may include:
risks to the individual
risks to the public
risks to rail traffic
risks to the physical assets of the network
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 required knowledge and skills
relevant workplace rules and procedures
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
safely accessing the rail corridor
recognising the danger zone
identifying a safe place
identifying unsafe situations within the rail corridor
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the rail corridor
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment
Method of assessment
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 a rail corridor
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8293 TLIF2080B Safely access the rail corridor Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ40 TLIF2080 Safely access the rail corridor Unit of competency