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Implement planned track possession protection

Implement planned track possession protection

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3067A
State Code
D5210
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply planned track possession protection for the infrastructure and work groups on a rail network during rail work activities, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. The possession of the track will involve long-term planning for work activities that will disrupt rail operations. It includes following policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Plan for track possession
  • 1.1 The site protection arrangements plan is developed or sourced and read to determine the planning requirements for track possession for rail work activity
  • 1.2 Access provider is notified of intention to possess and approval is advertised
  • 1.3 The work group supervisor is advised of advertised approval
  • 1.4 Resources are organised to provide adequate protection for the infrastructure and work group during rail work activity
2Take possession of track
  • 2.1 Permission to possess is requested of network control officer in accordance with the advertised approval
  • 2.2 Resources to provide adequate protection for the infrastructure and work group during work activity are placed in accordance with the advertised approval
  • 2.3 The work group supervisor is advised that possession has been issued
  • 2.4 Track possession is monitored for effectiveness
  • 2.5 Any adjustments to track possession are negotiated with network control officer
  • 2.6 Entry to limits of the advertised possession is prevented
3Cancel track possession
  • 3.1 Work group supervisor confirms that work activity is completed and track is safe for rail traffic
  • 3.2 Resources used to provide protection are removed in accordance with the advertised approval
  • 3.3 Permission to cancel track possession is requested in accordance with the advertised approval
4Manage unsafe situations or emergencies
  • 4.1 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified
  • 4.2 Work group is instructed to move to a safe place
  • 4.3 Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG232 TLIL3084A Implement a local possession authority Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
S792 TLI32711 Certificate III in Track Protection Qualification