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Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4110
State Code
AVJ09
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train, in accordance with organisational procedures.It includes identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train, arranging followon 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 driving a train, as part of 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 when driving a train
  • 1.1 Abnormal situations and emergencies are identified, assessed and prioritised in accordance with workplace emergency response plans and safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.2 Implications of abnormal situations and emergencies are evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements, and safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Options for reporting abnormal situations and emergencies and/or taking action are considered in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.5 Relevant personnel are alerted to abnormal situations and emergencies in accordance with workplace operating and emergency, procedures and plans
  • 1.6 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action
2 Respond to abnormal situations when driving a train
  • 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 when driving a train
  • 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 established 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 as required
  • 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 organisational 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 organisational 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 organisational procedures
  • 5.2 Incident reports are processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI818 TLIF4110A Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when driving a train Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ26 TLIF0028 Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWR7 TLI42615 Certificate IV in Train Driving Qualification