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Develop train plans and schedules
Develop train plans and schedules
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4049A
TLIL4049A
State Code
D5229
D5229
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop train plans and schedules in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes analysing train requirements, establishing train specifications, establishing train section run rimes, and monitoring and updating train requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Analyse train requirements
- 1.1 The customer is consulted to establish their rail service requirements
- 1.2 Rail service provision is negotiated with the client, recorded and forwarded to operations control as per workplace procedures
- 1.3 Resource requirements are identified, noting special requirements for dangerous goods
2Establish train specifications
- 2.1 Train consist is established to ensure efficient movement of freight or passengers
- 2.2 Train configuration is established to provide for the efficient loading and unloading of freight and/or passengers, taking into account freight /passengers with special loading/unloading requirements
- 2.3 The train specifications are checked to ensure that they meet special operating requirements and restrictions
3Establish train section run rimes
- 3.1 Train section run times are confirmed for normal operations
- 3.2 Train section run times for specific trains are established and graphed on the appropriate train timetables
- 3.3 Train section run times are negotiated with the appropriate rail authorities where required
- 3.4 Alterations/cancellations affecting train running times are promptly communicated to the appropriate rail authorities as required
4Monitor and update train requirements
- 4.1 Additional requirements are identified and incorporated into existing trains where possible
- 4.2 Additional requirements not able to be incorporated into existing trains are allocated to alternative trains
- 4.3 Detailed information relating to updated trains and dangerous goods requirements are conveyed to appropriate personnel as required by the workplace
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Equipment may include:
all trains used within the rail system
Customers and passengers include:
all current national, key and local account customers as well as all potential customers and internal customers
Rail services include:
the rail services currently provided by the workplace as well as approved rail services for future operations
Commercial and financial arrangements include:
all rates and fares appropriate to the range of rail services and customers/clients (including potential customers/clients) covered by workplace operations
Workplace policies and procedures include:
all relevant documentation appropriate to dealing with customers/clients
Operations control includes:
the planning functions across a workplace not necessarily located in one location
Resources include motive power for all forms of:
locomotive or railcar power units
wagons/carriages and personnel
Special operating requirements and restrictions include:
train length and gauge limits
track condition
specific loading and unloading requirements for passengers or freight
Dangerous goods may include:
all freight or cargo covered by ADG Code
Train timetables include:
all published documentation applicable to the workplace's rail services provided
Rail authorities include:
all authorities authorised to control section(s) of track within specified boundaries
Internal customers may include:
train crews
resource controllers
area controllers/signallers
workplace's emergency services
yard and station staff
crew transport service
engineering groups
train crewing personnel
adjacent control areas
business groups within the workplace
External customers may include:
business groups
private rail operators
contracted companies
general public
public emergency services
interstate rail groups
Communication forms may include:
telephones
radio network
computer systems, email and internet
fax
written notices and memos
oral and signed communications and forms
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
train timetables
electronic management systems
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
manufacturers specifications and instructions for equipment
verbally communicated information and instructions
operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
ADG Code and associated regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Equipment may include:
all trains used within the rail system
Customers and passengers include:
all current national, key and local account customers as well as all potential customers and internal customers
Rail services include:
the rail services currently provided by the workplace as well as approved rail services for future operations
Commercial and financial arrangements include:
all rates and fares appropriate to the range of rail services and customers/clients (including potential customers/clients) covered by workplace operations
Workplace policies and procedures include:
all relevant documentation appropriate to dealing with customers/clients
Operations control includes:
the planning functions across a workplace not necessarily located in one location
Resources include motive power for all forms of:
locomotive or railcar power units
wagons/carriages and personnel
Special operating requirements and restrictions include:
train length and gauge limits
track condition
specific loading and unloading requirements for passengers or freight
Dangerous goods may include:
all freight or cargo covered by ADG Code
Train timetables include:
all published documentation applicable to the workplace's rail services provided
Rail authorities include:
all authorities authorised to control section(s) of track within specified boundaries
Internal customers may include:
train crews
resource controllers
area controllers/signallers
workplace's emergency services
yard and station staff
crew transport service
engineering groups
train crewing personnel
adjacent control areas
business groups within the workplace
External customers may include:
business groups
private rail operators
contracted companies
general public
public emergency services
interstate rail groups
Communication forms may include:
telephones
radio network
computer systems, email and internet
fax
written notices and memos
oral and signed communications and forms
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
train timetables
electronic management systems
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
manufacturers specifications and instructions for equipment
verbally communicated information and instructions
operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
ADG Code and associated regulations
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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 workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
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 workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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