Unit of competency Outline
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Undertake a derailment investigation
Undertake a derailment investigation
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF5023A
TLIF5023A
State Code
WI823
WI823
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake a derailment investigation in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes preparing for a derailment investigation, determining potential contributory factors, planning for derailment investigation report requirements, and investigating a derailment.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for derailment investigation
- 1.1 Derailment investigation definitions are identified and explained
- 1.2 Principles of systematic investigation to be employed in derailment investigation are identified and followed
- 1.3 Purpose and objectives of derailment investigation are identified and documented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 1.4 Types of data to be collected in order to conduct derailment investigation are identified and documented
- 1.5 Types of evidence to be collected during derailment investigation are identified and documented
2 Determine potential contributory components of the rail system to the derailment
- 2.1 Track structure and track components that may have contributed to derailment are identified in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Rolling stock involved in derailment is identified in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Normal operation of rolling stock at derailment site is outlined in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 2.4 Safeworking systems in operation at derailment site are explained
3 Plan for derailment investigation report requirements
- 3.1 Methods by which evidence will be gathered are outlined
- 3.2 Appropriate report structure is determined
- 3.3 Timelines for conducting investigation and producing report are established
- 3.4 Equipment required to conduct derailment investigation is identified and accessed
4 Investigate derailment
- 4.1 Resources required to undertaken rail derailment investigation are acquired
- 4.2 Evidence is gathered in accordance with identified methods and required timelines
- 4.3 Rail derailment investigation report is drafted, reviewed and finalised in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 4.4 Rail derailment investigation report is completed and submitted in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Definitions may include:
mechanisms of derailment
types of derailments
Types of data may include:
dynamic data
static data
Evidence may include:
available
perishable
retrievable
Track structure may include:
geometry
support systems
Track components may include:
anchors
fastenings
rail
sleepers
track furniture
Definitions may include:
mechanisms of derailment
types of derailments
Types of data may include:
dynamic data
static data
Evidence may include:
available
perishable
retrievable
Track structure may include:
geometry
support systems
Track components may include:
anchors
fastenings
rail
sleepers
track furniture
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
planning a derailment investigation
evidence preservation and collection
producing a derailment investigation report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, 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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
planning a derailment investigation
evidence preservation and collection
producing a derailment investigation report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ04 | TLIF5023 | Undertake a derailment investigation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |