Unit of competency Outline
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Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard
Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF0018
TLIF0018
State Code
OCG66
OCG66
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/04/2021
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
01/04/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard, in accordance with organisational procedures.It includes identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating on a train, arranging follow-on support and assistance, and communicating with personnel and passengers in accordance with organisational procedures and relevant safeworking requirements.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.Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment.It involves the application of organisational procedures and regulatory requirements when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating as a train guard, as part of rail safety work activities in a range of contexts across the Australian rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify abnormal situations and emergencies
- 1.1 Abnormal situations and emergencies are identified, assessed and prioritised in accordance with emergency response plans and safeworking requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.2 Implications of abnormal situations and emergencies are evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements, and safeworking requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented
- 1.4 Options for reporting abnormal situations and emergencies and/or taking action are considered in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.5 Relevant personnel are alerted to abnormal situations and emergencies in accordance with workplace operations, emergency procedures and plans
- 1.6 Communications are maintained with network control officer and relevant personnel to determine appropriate response and actions
2. Respond to abnormal situations
- 2.1 Abnormal situations are responded to in accordance with organisational procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
- 2.2 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with organisational procedures, and safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Assistance is provided to relevant personnel as required
- 2.4 Information is provided to relevant personnel as requested in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures
3. Respond to emergencies
- 3.1 Emergency situations are responded to in accordance with organisational procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
- 3.2 Emergencies are handled appropriately in accordance with emergency response plan and within limits of rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities
- 3.3 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with organisational procedures, emergency response plan and safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
- 3.4 Assistance is provided in controlling site prior to and following arrival of emergency services in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.5 Assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting initial scene survey as requested
- 3.6 Directions of controlling emergency services authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
- 3.7 Information is provided as requested to relevant emergency services personnel in accordance with regulatory and organisational procedures
4. Communicate with staff and/or passengers
- 4.1 Staff and/or passengers are provided with relevant, appropriate and timely advice about abnormal situation or emergency
- 4.2 Instructions are provided to relevant personnel and/or passengers in accordance with workplace procedures, consistent with the nature of abnormal situation or emergency
- 4.3 Evacuation procedures for personnel and/or passengers are explained and/or applied, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
- 4.4 Customer service and safety needs arising from abnormal situations and emergencies are identified and acted on in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
5. Follow incident reporting procedures
- 5.1 Incident reports are completed accurately in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- 5.2 Incident reports are processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFW6 | TLI30120 | Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard | Qualification |
| BHI5 | TLI30521 | Certificate III in Passenger Train Guard | Qualification |