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Implement a track occupancy authority

Implement a track occupancy authority

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL0010
State Code
ODP49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement a Track Occupancy Authority (TOA), in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes preparing for a TOA, cancelling or fulfilling a TOA and managing unsafe situations or emergencies.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite or track protection. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for track occupancy authority
  • 1.1 Worksite or track protection plan is sourced and TOA terms are read and clarified, as required
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.3 Network control officer is notified of intention to use a TOA
  • 1.4 Work group supervisor is advised of network control officer’s decision
2 Issue a track occupancy authority
  • 2.1 Permission for a TOA is requested from network control officer
  • 2.2 Permission for a TOA is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Work group supervisor is advised that occupancy has been issued
  • 2.4 Alterations to the TOA are negotiated with network control officer as required
  • 2.5 Multiple worksites are protected in accordance with rules and procedures and/or organisational requirements
  • 2.6 Work group supervisor is advised that the TOA has been issued
3 Cancel or fulfil the track occupancy authority
  • 3.1 Communication is maintained with work group supervisor to confirm completion of work activity and that track is safe for rail traffic
  • 3.2 Network control officer is informed that TOA has been cancelled or fulfilled
  • 3.3 Fulfilment of the TOA is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
4 Manage unsafe situations or emergencies
  • 4.1 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified
  • 4.2 Work group is instructed to move to a safe place
  • 4.3 Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVI72 TLIL3065 Implement a track occupancy authority Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD209 TLISS00136 Track Occupancy Protection Skill Set Skill set
BHI0 TLI32721 Certificate III in Track Protection Qualification