Unit of competency Outline
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Apply personal and equipment lockouts for rolling stock
Apply personal and equipment lockouts for rolling stock
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF0098A
TLIF0098A
State Code
WG212
WG212
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/07/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
09/07/2013
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply personal and equipment lockouts to rolling stock in accordance with regulatory requirements.It includes following policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify personal and equipment lockout requirements
- 1.1 Area and rolling stock to be locked out is identified
- 1.2 Appropriate lockouts are determined in accordance with activities to be undertaken and organisational policies and procedures
- 1.3 Appropriate documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.4 Where applicable, appropriate personnel are informed in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Apply and remove area lockout
- 2.1 Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with organisational procedures
- 2.2 If existing lockouts are identified appropriate personnel are contacted in accordance with organisational procedures
- 2.3 Area lockouts are applied as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 2.4 Once all work has been completed and all sub lockouts have been removed, area lockout is removed
3 Apply and remove rolling stock lockout
- 3.1 Confirmation is made that area is locked out in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.2 If existing lockouts are identified, appropriate personnel are contacted in accordance with organisational procedures
- 3.3 Rolling stock lockouts are applied as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Once all work has been completed and all sub lockouts have been removed, rolling stock lockout is removed
4 Apply and remove personal lockouts
- 4.1 Confirmation is made that area and rolling stock are locked out in accordance with organisational procedures
- 4.2 If existing lockouts are identified, appropriate personnel are contacted in accordance with organisational procedures
- 4.3 Personal lockouts are applied as required in accordance with tasks to be performed and organisational policies and procedures
- 4.4 Once work has been completed all personal lockouts are removed
5 Maintain lockout equipment
- 5.1 Any damaged or unserviceable equipment is labelled and reported in accordance with organisational procedures
- 5.2 Missing or damaged equipment is replaced in accordance with organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Worksites may include:
danger zone:
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Terminology used will be:
as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Personal and equipment lockout equipment may include:
locks
tags
seals
flags
chocks
isolation device
Worksites may include:
danger zone:
adjacent lines
sidings/yards
platforms/buildings
structures
Terminology used will be:
as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures
Safety clothing and equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
Personal and equipment lockout equipment may include:
locks
tags
seals
flags
chocks
isolation device
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
Compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying procedures for locking out rolling stock
correctly applying rolling stock lockouts
correctly removing rolling stock lockouts
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
Compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying procedures for locking out rolling stock
correctly applying rolling stock lockouts
correctly removing rolling stock lockouts
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ49 | TLIF0098 | Apply personal and equipment lockouts for rolling stock | Unit of competency |
