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Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions

Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0084
State Code
AVK16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to travel a track vehicle or convoy of track vehicles under manual block working conditions in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes planning for travel movements, accessing track, travelling track vehicle/s on track to worksite, and clearing limit of travel.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. All activities are performed under established rules and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for travel movements
  • 1.1 Travel requirements are established and application for approval is initiated
  • 1.2 Movements are confirmed with Network Control Officer prior to travel
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Pre-start briefing is conducted with track vehicle operators to clarify travel movements and their responsibilities, in accordance with advertised approval and workplace procedures
2 Access track
  • 2.1 Permission to occupy track is requested from Network Control Officer and documented as required
  • 2.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
  • 2.3 Limits of travel are identified and protection of the route by Network Control Officer is confirmed
  • 2.4 Stand alone signalling control equipment is identified and points are operated as required to gain access to the track as authorised by Network Control Officer
  • 2.5 Changed local conditions are identified
  • 2.6 Communications with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications protocols and systems, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements and workplace procedures
3 Travel track vehicle/s on track to worksite
  • 3.1 Communications protocols and systems are used to coordinate the convoy as required
  • 3.2 Speed limit is maintained for type of vehicle/s and track conditions
  • 3.3 Speed limit is varied in accordance with local conditions
  • 3.4 Permission is obtained to pass signals at STOP in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Track vehicle is managed to be able to stop short of other track vehicles or obstruction on track
  • 3.6 Stand alone signalling control equipment is identified and points are operated as required, to establish correct direction as authorised by Network Control Officer
  • 3.7 Signals are identified and obeyed
  • 3.8 Level crossing protection equipment is operated as required, for the safe passage of track vehicle/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.9 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Clear limit of travel
  • 4.1 Network Control Officer is informed when track vehicle/s has arrived and is clear of limit of travel
  • 4.2 Stand alone signalling control equipment is identified and points are operated as required
  • 4.3 Authority to travel is recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG252 TLIC0084A Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions Unit of competency