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Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs

Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2078A
State Code
WG203
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
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, interpret and respond to fixed signals and trackside signs in accordance with network owner and/or organisational policies and procedures.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and respond to running signals and indicators
  • 1.1 Types and functions of running signal and indicators are identified in accordance with network owner procedures
  • 1.2 Indications and aspects displayed by running signals and indicators are identified and interpreted
  • 1.3 Hand signals and/or track warning signals are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the running signal or indicator
  • 1.5 Illegal or irregular indications or aspects displayed by running signals or indicators are indentified and appropriate action is taken
2 Identify and respond to shunting signals and subsidiary signals
  • 2.1 Types and functions of shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified in accordance with network owner procedures
  • 2.2 Indications displayed by shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified and interpreted
  • 2.3 Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the shunting signal
  • 2.4 Illegal or irregular indications displayed by shunting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken
3 Interpret and respond to trackside signs
  • 3.1 Permanent trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Temporary trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
4 Respond to and report defective or irregular signals or trackside signs
  • 4.1 Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are responded to in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are reported and recorded in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Running signals may include:
single colour light
double colour light
semaphore
indicators
position light repeaters
colour light repeaters
banner repeaters
turnout repeaters
co acting
starting
home starting
distant
outer home
home
automatic
controlled
turnout units
Indicators may include:

route indicators
colour light point indicators
colour light catch point indicators
mechanical light point indicators
mechanical catch point indicators
U indicators
Indications and aspects may include:

clear
caution
medium caution
low speed
close up
stop
Shunting signals may include:
colour light shunting signals
semaphore shunting signals
intermediate shunting signals
banner shunting signals
shunt repeater
wrong road signals
Subsidiary signals may include:
calling on signals
shunt ahead signals
dead end signals
shunt repeater
Permanent trackside signs may include:
permanent speed signs
yard limit signs
landmarks
shunting limit signs
stop signs
catch point
derail signal
rolling stock prohibition signs
whistle signs/boards
no whistle signs
clearance markers
signal designation signs
instruction signs
level crossing signs
Temporary signs may include:
caution speed signs
warning speed signs
clearance signs
worksite warning signs
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 organisational procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying types of fixed signals used in rail networks
identifying the different indications and aspects displayed by fixed signals in the rail networks
identifying types of trackside signs in the rail networks
responding to different indications and aspects displayed by fixed signals in the rail networks
responding to different trackside signs in the rail networks
correct workplace requirements for responding to illegal or irregular indications displayed by running signals or shunting signals
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 organisational
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including organisational 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
AVK08 TLIC2078 Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs Unit of competency