Unit of competency Outline
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Control rail traffic movement
Control rail traffic movement
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4042A
TLIL4042A
State Code
D5225
D5225
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2014
Field of Education
030909 - Transport Engineering
Original Release Date
31/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control rail traffic movement in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes monitoring the status of the current train area plan; implementing the daily working timetable; controlling rail traffic movement; implementing contingency plans for system faults and failures and for planned events; and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Monitor status of current train area plan
- 1.1 Actual train movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation
- 1.2 Proposed train movements and associated activities are identified to establish status of area plan in accordance with workplace procedures and policies
- 1.3 Circulars, telegrams and special train notices are checked for accuracy and adjustments made as required
- 1.4 Operational management system information is reviewed against observed status and inconsistencies corrected
2Implement the daily working timetable
- 2.1 Train movements are prioritised and directed in accordance with authorisations to ensure optimum and consistent running to timetable
- 2.2 Relevant information is communicated to internal and external customers to minimise the effect of changes
- 2.3 Planned train movements, circulars and special train notices are implemented using safeworking systems and requirements to ensure safety
3Control rail traffic movement
- 3.1 Layout, characteristics and condition of track section of responsibility is assessed for its effect on train running
- 3.2 Train movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with safeworking systems and requirements and workplace policies and practices
- 3.3 Surveillance and alarm systems are monitored to identify emergency situations
- 3.4 Signalling system is operated to ensure track section of responsibility is open or closed to train pathways as required
- 3.5 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of traffic
4Implement contingency plans for system faults and failures, and for planned events
- 4.1 Contingency plan to suit the event or system failure or fault is identified and reviewed as necessary
- 4.2 Resources to cover the contingency are deployed in coordination with relevant personnel
- 4.3 Communications with event site are established
- 4.4 Train plan is adjusted in accordance with safeworking systems and requirements and in coordination with relevant personnel to minimise interruptions and provide alternative services
- 4.5 Arrangements are made to maintain communications with internal and external customers where possible
- 4.6 Operational management system information is updated to reflect changes resulting from plan implementation
5Update traffic movement documentation
- 5.1 Traffic movement documentation is receipted, compiled and recorded to provide accurate basis for train movement
- 5.2 Traffic movement documentation is endorsed at the completion of shift in accordance with workplace requirements to ensure accurate hand-over
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Control of rail traffic movements may require:
the use of automated and manual signalling combined with centralised train control
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of trains and include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
electrical wiring
diversion/alternative routing of trains
track inspection
construction
environmental work
special events
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
breakdowns
hazardous materials spills
track damage
washaways
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires and leaks
powerline damage
derailments
Communication systems may include but are not limited to:
radios
telephones
faxes
computers
email
internet
Customers can be both internal and external, including:
other members of a work group or team, crew, section or division of the workplace to whom a service is provided
other work groups or teams, crews, sections or divisions of the workplace to whom a service is provided
Traffic movement documentation can include:
train timetables
track possessions notices
unplanned event reports
on-track movement
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
electronic management systems
information on visual display monitors
train movement graphs and charts
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
ADG Code
incident reports
traffic control equipment operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Work may be conducted in:
restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
Work may involve exposure to:
chemicals
dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Control of rail traffic movements may require:
the use of automated and manual signalling combined with centralised train control
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of trains and include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
electrical wiring
diversion/alternative routing of trains
track inspection
construction
environmental work
special events
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
breakdowns
hazardous materials spills
track damage
washaways
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires and leaks
powerline damage
derailments
Communication systems may include but are not limited to:
radios
telephones
faxes
computers
internet
Customers can be both internal and external, including:
other members of a work group or team, crew, section or division of the workplace to whom a service is provided
other work groups or teams, crews, sections or divisions of the workplace to whom a service is provided
Traffic movement documentation can include:
train timetables
track possessions notices
unplanned event reports
on-track movement
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace procedures and job specification
induction and training materials
protocols for dealing with internal and external customers
electronic management systems
information on visual display monitors
train movement graphs and charts
two-way radio operation procedures
emergency procedures manual
ADG Code
incident reports
traffic control equipment operations manuals
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant Australian Standards
ADG Code and regulations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies 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 this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies 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 this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5810 | TLIL4207B | Control rail traffic movement | Unit of competency |
