Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:58 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:58 AM AWST
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Apply rail communications systems
Apply rail communications systems
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW5001A
TLIW5001A
State Code
WI845
WI845
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves applying rail communications systems. It includes preparing to apply rail communications systems, recording and logging communications and ensuring safeworking systems are incorporated into communications systems. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to apply rail communications systems
- 1.1 Communications systems used in the rail industry are outlined
- 1.2 Main components of fixed and mobile communications systems are identified and explained
- 1.3 Functions of the different types of communications systems used in the rail industry are explained
- 1.4 Effectiveness of different types of communications systems are compared
- 1.5 Communications system/s appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 1.6 Working order of selected communications system/s is ensured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2 Record and log communications
- 2.1 Purpose of recording and logging communications is identified
- 2.2 Methods by which communications are recorded and logged are identified and explained
- 2.3 Effectiveness of different types of communications recording and logging processes are outlined
- 2.4 Communications recording and logging processes most appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedure
- 2.5 Relevant communications systems plans are identified, explained and implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Ensure safeworking systems are incorporated into communications systems
- 3.1 Different methods of safeworking are identified and communications used for each type are outlined
- 3.2 Potential problems that can occur with different communications systems are identified and explained
- 3.3 Methods to overcome identified problems are developed and implemented
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Communications systems may include:
internet
radios
telephones
Different types of communications systems may include:
fixed communications:
fixed radios
post phones
recoding equipment
telephones
mobile communications systems:
mobile phones
mobile radios
passenger information systems:
emails
passenger information displays (PIDs)
public address (PA) equipment
texts
Relevant communications systems plans may include:
contingency plans
emergency plans
energy efficiency plans
implementation plans
information communication plans
maintenance plans
resources plans
training plans
Safeworking systems may include:
automatic train control (ATC)
block working
centralised train control (CTC)
track protection systems
train orders
Communications systems may include:
internet
radios
telephones
Different types of communications systems may include:
fixed communications:
fixed radios
post phones
recoding equipment
telephones
mobile communications systems:
mobile phones
mobile radios
passenger information systems:
emails
passenger information displays (PIDs)
public address (PA) equipment
texts
Relevant communications systems plans may include:
contingency plans
emergency plans
energy efficiency plans
implementation plans
information communication plans
maintenance plans
resources plans
training plans
Safeworking systems may include:
automatic train control (ATC)
block working
centralised train control (CTC)
track protection systems
train orders
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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 equipment, and
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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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 equipment, and
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH27 | TLIW5001 | Apply rail communications systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |