Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare rail safety reports
Prepare rail safety reports
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIE4030A
TLIE4030A
State Code
WG210
WG210
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare safety reports to meet legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.It includes collecting, interpreting and evaluating information, composing the rail safety report and editing it prior to submission.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify needs of the rail safety report
- 1.1 Reasons for and requirements of the rail safety report are identified and set procedures for specific types of report are followed
- 1.2 Target audience for the report is identified and the appropriate style of recording and reporting is chosen to meet their needs
- 1.3 Timeframe for delivery of the report is identified and met
2 Collect and analyse information
- 2.1 Information is sourced from inside and outside the organisation in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
- 2.2 Information is validated to ensure accuracy, relevance, sufficiency and currency
- 2.3 Collected information is analysed and recorded in accordance with organisational requirements and type of report required
3 Record information
- 3.1 Collected information is recorded and reported in the required format, style, structure and timeframe
- 3.2 Technology available in the workplace is used to store and retrieve data
- 3.3 Appropriate measures are taken to ensure all written material complies with legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures
4 Compose rail safety reports
- 4.1 Rail safety report purpose, objectives and format are determined in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 4.2 Sourced information is collated in a logical manner and assessed for relevance and inclusion
- 4.3 Content, structure and sequencing of materials are determined in line with the purpose and intended audience
- 4.4 Actions and/or recommendations are included where appropriate
- 4.5 Rail safety report is compiled and reviewed to confirm objectives and organisational and legislative requirements
- 4.6 Rail safety report is completed within agreed timeframes
5 Edit final report
- 5.1 Content of the final report is checked and proofread for grammar, spelling and punctuation
- 5.2 Information is amended as required, and the rail safety report is authorised in accordance with organisational policy and procedures prior to submission
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Collect information from a range of different sources and strategies may include:
organisational information recording and storage system
paper and computer sources of data and information
interviews
incident reports
case notes
colleagues
Legislative requirements may include:
notifiable occurrences
annual safety performance report
private siding activity statements
event reports
periodical reports
compliance reports
regulatory responses
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant commonwealth and state/territory regulations and codes
relevant rail industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
relevant state/territory occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation
Privacy Act
Collect information from a range of different sources and strategies may include:
organisational information recording and storage system
paper and computer sources of data and information
interviews
incident reports
case notes
colleagues
Legislative requirements may include:
notifiable occurrences
annual safety performance report
private siding activity statements
event reports
periodical reports
compliance reports
regulatory responses
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
relevant commonwealth and state/territory regulations and codes
relevant rail industry standards, codes of practice and regulations
relevant state/territory occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation
Privacy Act
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 legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
collecting and analysing data
writing a rail safety report
editing a rail safety report
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
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 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 legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
collecting and analysing data
writing a rail safety report
editing a rail safety report
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ56 | TLIE4030 | Prepare rail safety reports | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J540 | TLI42413 | Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management | Qualification |