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Implement absolute signal blocking

Implement absolute signal blocking

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3082
State Code
AVI69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply absolute signal blocking (ASB) protection for the infrastructure and work group on a rail network during rail work activities by utilising a signal system managed by a Network Control Officer, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory 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.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite protection. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for absolute signal blocking protection
  • 1.1 Worksite protection plan is sourced and read for the terms of ASB protection
  • 1.2 Network Control Officer is notified of intention to use ASB protection
  • 1.3 Protection officer is advised of Network Control Officer’s decision
2 Apply absolute signal blocking protection
  • 2.1 Permission to apply ASB is requested from Network Control Officer
  • 2.2 Permission to apply ASB is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Protection officer is advised ASB has been applied
3 End absolute signal blocking protection
  • 3.1 Communication is maintained with Network Control Officer to confirm completion of work activity and track is safe for rail traffic
  • 3.2 Permission to remove ASB protection is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
  • 3.3 Network Control Officer is informed of completion of work
4 Manage 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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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG230 TLIL3082A Implement absolute signal blocking Unit of competency