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Conduct track protection assessment

Conduct track protection assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF0023
State Code
ODP97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/03/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
14/03/2022
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct track protection assessments in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes undertaking track assessment and determining the type of track protection required to perform work activities safely.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. This unit also provides the authority to position lookout protection.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Undertake track assessment
  • 1.1 Track work activity to be performed is identified and complexity is analysed
  • 1.2 Impact of the work activity on the network is determined using formal decision-making processes
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.4 Track protection requirements are analysed and identified
  • 1.5 Visual assessment is conducted to assess the characteristics of the track worksite
2 Plan track protection required to perform work activity safely
  • 2.1 Outcomes of the visual assessment and the complexity of the track work activity are analysed to determine type of track protection required
  • 2.2 Worksite or track protection plan is prepared in accordance with safety assessment outcomes and Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety
  • 2.3 Worksite or track protection plan is communicated to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVJ30 TLIF3083 Conduct track protection assessment Unit of competency