Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:17 PM AWST
22/07/2026 7:17 PM AWST
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Safely access the rail corridor
Safely access the rail corridor
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2080
TLIF2080
State Code
AVJ40
AVJ40
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter the rail corridor. It includes taking appropriate safety precautions to:access the danger zoneaccess the rail corridor respond appropriately in an emergency.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, rules and/or guidelines.This unit involves the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.This unit applies to all people accessing the rail corridor.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take appropriate safety precautions to access the rail corridor
- 1.1 Authority to enter the rail corridor is obtained from Protection Officer/Possession Protection Officer
- 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn conforming to Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
- 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
- 1.4 Rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to monitor and respond appropriately to potential risks
2 Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone
- 2.1 Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed is recognised
- 2.2 Safe place is identified
- 2.3 Types of warning provided are recognised and confirmed
- 2.4 Changed local conditions are identified, impact on safety is determined and safety precautions are modified as required
- 2.5 Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.6 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Take appropriate action in an emergency
- 3.1 Emergencies and potential emergencies are identified
- 3.2 Range of appropriate responses for specific emergencies are outlined
- 3.3 ‘Emergency’ or ‘danger’ response signal is given as required
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG213 | TLIF2080C | Safely access the rail corridor | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCZ04 | TLIF0020 | Safely access the rail corridor | Unit of competency |