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Implement track blocking protection

Implement track blocking protection

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3069A
State Code
D5211
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply track blocking protection for the infrastructure and work group on a rail network during rail work activities by utilising a signal system managed by a network control officer, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes following policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Prepare for track blocking protection
  • 1.1 The site safety plan is sourced and read for the terms of track blocking protection
  • 1.2 Network control officer is notified of intention to block and to provide initial approval
  • 1.3 The work group supervisor is advised of network control officer's decision
2Issue track blocking protection permission
  • 2.1 Permission to block is requested from network control officer
  • 2.2 Permission to block track is documented in accordance with access provider's and/or organisational requirements
  • 2.3 The work group supervisor is advised that blocking has been issued
  • 2.4 Track blocking protection is monitored for effectiveness
3Cancel track blocking protection
  • 3.1 Communication is maintained with work group supervisor to confirm completion of work activity and track is safe for rail traffic
  • 3.2 Permission to cancel track blocking protection is documented in accordance with access provider's and/or organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Network control officer is informed of track block cancellation
4Manage 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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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG230 TLIL3082A Implement absolute signal blocking Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S786 TLI21911 Certificate II in Track Protection Qualification
S792 TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection Qualification