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Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits

Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0025
State Code
ODQ35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to pilot rail traffic within Work On Track Authority limits in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes entering and exiting work on track authority limits.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Enter Work On Track Authority limits
  • 1.1 Protection officers/possession protection officers are informed that rail traffic has arrived at the Work On Track Authority limits and confirmation that it is safe to enter is sought and obtained
  • 1.2 Communication with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communications systems in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Permission to enter Work On Track Authority limits is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
  • 1.4 Authority to enter track protection is provided to rail traffic driver
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.6 Rail traffic is piloted or receive instructions into the Work On Track Authority limit
  • 1.7 Advice regarding operating restrictions and conditions is given to rail traffic driver
2 Exit Work On Track Authority limits
  • 2.1 Rail traffic is piloted or receive instructions to limit of the Work On Track Authority limits
  • 2.2 Permission is obtained from network control officer for rail traffic to exit Work On Track Authority limits
  • 2.3 Advice regarding operating restrictions and conditions is given to rail traffic driver
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVK06 TLIC2081 Pilot rail traffic within work on track authority limits Unit of competency