Unit of competency Outline

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Safely access the rail corridor

Safely access the rail corridor

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF2080B
State Code
S8293
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/01/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/01/2013
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely enter and navigate around the rail corridor and danger zone with the permission of the access provider, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes following the policies, procedures and protocols of the access provider for situational awareness and rail safety. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil applicable legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from the applicable state or territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take appropriate safety precautions to access the rail corridor
  • 1.1 Authority to enter the rail corridor is confirmed
  • 1.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn consistent with role in accessing the rail system, including the rail corridor
  • 1.3 Rail corridor is visually assessed to determine if it can be accessed clear of the danger zone
  • 1.4 Rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to identify potential risks
2 Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone
  • 2.1 A line of sight is established
  • 2.2 Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed are determined
  • 2.3 A safe place is identified
  • 2.3 Types of warning provided are recognised and understood
  • 2.4 Situational awareness is maintained to identify changed local conditions
  • 2.5 Communication with other personnel is 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
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG213 TLIF2080C Safely access the rail corridor Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AC496 TLISS00038 Operate Signalling/Point Control Equipment Skill Set Skill set