Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 12:47 PM AWST
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Operate signal panel or equipment
Operate signal panel or equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3072A
TLIL3072A
State Code
A8311
A8311
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
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a signal panel and/or equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes preparing for operation, controlling local rail traffic movement, implementing contingency plans for planned events and for system faults and failures, updating traffic movement documentation, and handing over or relieving the signaller in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from the applicable state, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to operate signal control location
- 1.1 Reporting for duty is undertaken in accordance with OH&S requirements and organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Appropriate network control officer is contacted where required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.3 Documentation is checked for local activities and/or rail traffic movements that may affect rail traffic operations in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
- 1.4 If required, signalling equipment is switched in for use
- 1.5 Operation of equipment is tested in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2 Control local rail traffic movements
- 2.1 Local rail traffic movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.2 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of rail traffic
- 2.3 Activities that may affect operations are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
3 Communicate with rail safety workers and other relevant personnel
- 3.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Communication with other relevant personnel is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Monitor and respond to system alarms
- 4.1 System alarms are monitored as required by organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Activated alarms are responded to appropriately and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.3 Identified faults are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5 Implement contingency plans when instructed
- 5.1 When instructed, contingency plan to suit the disruption, system failure or fault is actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 5.2 Local rail traffic movements are adjusted in accordance with organisational and/or local operational requirements
- 5.3 Communications with train controller and other relevant personnel are established and maintained as required
6 Update local rail traffic movement documentation
- 6.1 Local rail traffic movement documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 6.2 Local rail traffic movement information and documentation are handed over when relieved and/or at the completion of shift in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
7 Hand over control to relieving signaller
- 7.1 Relieving signaller is informed of operational status and any ongoing issues in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 7.2 Documentation is checked to ensure it is up-to-date and is then endorsed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
8 Take over control from signaller
- 8.1 Information on operational status and any ongoing issues is received from signaller in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 8.2 Documentation is checked to ensure it corresponds to operational status and is then endorsed in accordance with organisational 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.
Control of local rail traffic movements may require the use of:
manual signalling systems
working timetables
network plans
written and verbal authority systems
token systems
Activities that may affect the movement of rail traffic may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion or alternative routing of rail traffic
track inspection
Anomalies with local conditions and timetable may include:
conflicting schedules
incorrect run/train number
incorrect routing/timetable plan
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
train breakdowns and/or delays
signalling faults
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
floods
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
electronic, including email and intranet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
train controllers
other signallers
safeworking inspectors
rail safety regulation officers
Other relevant personnel may include:
customer service attendants
station supervisors
other network owners
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and unplanned event reports
signal and overhead diagrams
train notices, including special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation
Documentation may include:
log books
train registers
safeworking forms and notices
timetables
train graphs
Operational status may include:
track possessions
blocked sections
signalling equipment maintenance
emergency situations
extreme weather conditions
contingency plans
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Control of local rail traffic movements may require the use of:
manual signalling systems
working timetables
network plans
written and verbal authority systems
token systems
Activities that may affect the movement of rail traffic may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion or alternative routing of rail traffic
track inspection
Anomalies with local conditions and timetable may include:
conflicting schedules
incorrect run/train number
incorrect routing/timetable plan
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
train breakdowns and/or delays
signalling faults
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
floods
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
electronic, including email and intranet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
train controllers
other signallers
safeworking inspectors
rail safety regulation officers
Other relevant personnel may include:
customer service attendants
station supervisors
other network owners
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and unplanned event reports
signal and overhead diagrams
train notices, including special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S legislation
Documentation may include:
log books
train registers
safeworking forms and notices
timetables
train graphs
Operational status may include:
track possessions
blocked sections
signalling equipment maintenance
emergency situations
extreme weather conditions
contingency plans
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 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
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, 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 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/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI70 | TLIL3072 | Operate signal panel or equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J800 | TLI33113 | Certificate III in Rail Customer Service | Qualification |
| S791 | TLI32611 | Certificate III in Rail Signalling | Qualification |