Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:34 AM AWST
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Use audible track warning devices
Use audible track warning devices
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2097A
TLIF2097A
State Code
S8295
S8295
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to access, place and remove audible track warning devices (ATWDs) in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access and transport ATWDs
- 1.1 Required ATWDs are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures1.2 ATWDs are checked to ensure that they are ‘in date’, in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures1.3 ATWDs are stored and transported in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures
2 Place ATWDs
- 2.1 Advice is confirmed as to where the ATWDs are to be placed2.2 ATWDs are placed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures2.3 Safe distances from ATWDs are maintained for self and others in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures
3 Remove ATWDs
- 3.1 When advised, ATWDs are removed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures3.2 Unused ATWDs are stored and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures
4 Dispose of ATWDs
- 4.1 Out of date ATWDs are removed from service and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures4.2 Defective ATWDs are removed from service, reported and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures
5 Complete documentation
- 5.1 Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures
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.
Applicable regulations and legislation may include
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant sections of the ADG Code
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
Audible track warning devices may be known as:
railway track signals
detonators
crackers
fog signals
Personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
eye protection
gloves
head protection
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
worksite protection plans
safety briefings
stores issue and return documents
ATWD register
incident reports
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Applicable regulations and legislation may include
legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant sections of the ADG Code
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
Audible track warning devices may be known as:
railway track signals
detonators
crackers
fog signals
Personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
eye protection
gloves
head protection
Information and documents may include:
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
worksite protection plans
safety briefings
stores issue and return documents
ATWD register
incident reports
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
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or
access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice
Method of assessment
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 a rail corridor
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
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or
access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice
Method of assessment
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 a rail corridor
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ37 | TLIF2097 | Use audible track warning devices | 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 |
| J805 | TLI42613 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |