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Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement

Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3071
State Code
AVI71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
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 systems of 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 and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements, and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.The unit involves the application of operational principles, regulations, systems of safeworking, codes, protocols and procedures when controlling rail traffic movement, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor status of local conditions and timetable
  • 1.1 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 workplace 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 workplace procedures and policies
2 Control local rail traffic movement
  • 2.1 Rail traffic movements are coordinated with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace 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 workplace procedures and policies
3 Communicate with relevant personnel
  • 3.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure they are informed of local rail traffic movements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Communication with other relevant personnel is undertaken to ensure they are informed of local rail traffic movements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
4 Implement contingency plans as instructed
  • 4.1 Contingency plan to suit disruption, system failure or fault is actioned, as instructed, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Resources to respond to the contingency are arranged, as required, in accordance with relevant workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.3 Rail traffic movements are adjusted in accordance with workplace and local operational requirements
  • 4.4 Communications with network control officer and other relevant personnel are established and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Update local rail traffic movement documentation
  • 5.1 Rail traffic movement documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Rail traffic movement information and documentation are handed over when relieved and/or at shift completion in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8310 TLIL3071A Control and coordinate local rail traffic movement Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHH3 TLI32821 Certificate III in Rail Operations Qualification
AWT0 TLI32615 Certificate III in Rail Signalling Qualification