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Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement

Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4085
State Code
AVI46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/10/2020
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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
55
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement in accordance with organisational procedures, regulatory requirements and codes of practice.It includes monitoring the status of and implementing the daily timetable; controlling tram/light rail traffic movements; implementing contingency plans for system faults, failures and planned events; and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with organisational requirements. This unit involves the application of operational principles, regulations, protocols and procedures when controlling tram/light rail traffic movement as part of workplace activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor status of daily timetable
  • 1.1 Tram/light rail movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation
  • 1.2 Out-of-course tram/light rail movements, special events, planned reconstruction work and associated activities are identified to establish their effect on the status of the daily timetable
  • 1.3 Notices are checked and adjustments are made as required
2 Implement daily timetable
  • 2.1 Tram/light rail movements are coordinated to ensure optimum and consistent running to schedules in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Relevant information is communicated to internal and external customers
  • 2.3 Planned and unplanned tram/light rail movements are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Control tram and light rail traffic movement
  • 3.1 Tram/light rail movements are coordinated in consultation with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.2 Operational tactical situations are monitored to ensure adherence of tram/light rail traffic to daily timetable
  • 3.3 Alarm systems are monitored and responded to as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Communicate with track/emergency/ rail safety workers
  • 4.1 Communication with relevant track/emergency/rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure they are informed of tram/light rail movements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Alternative communications methods are identified and used when regular communications system malfunctions
5 Implement contingency plans
  • 5.1 Contingency plan to suit unplanned track works, disruptions, system failure or fault is identified and actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 5.2 Resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures
  • 5.3 Required communications are established
  • 5.4 Tram/light rail service is adjusted in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 5.5 Communications with internal and external customers are established and maintained as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI830 TLIL4085A Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement Unit of competency