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Place and remove permanent way stop boards

Place and remove permanent way stop boards

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW2039
State Code
AVH38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to place and remove permanent way stop boards in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.This unit involves applying the rail network owner policies, procedures and protocols when placing and removing track protection signage used to protect one or more worksites in the rail corridor.Track protection signage may include:in-field protectionpermanent way stop boardstrack protection stop signs.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.Activities are performed using established system of safeworking procedures, with duty of care accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of own responsibility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Place track protection signage
  • 1.1 Location advice for track protection signage is confirmed
  • 1.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures implemented
  • 1.3 Relevant network control officer is contacted and informed, as required, in accordance with rail network owner policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Equipment is checked for availability and suitability to perform job in accordance with rail network owner policies and procedures
  • 1.5 Equipment is placed in accordance with rail network industry standards
  • 1.6 Relevant personnel are notified that track protection signage has been placed
2 Remove track protection signage
  • 2.1 Location advice for removal of track protection signage is confirmed
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
  • 2.3 Relevant network control officer is contacted and informed in accordance with rail network owner policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Equipment is removed from track, and secured and stowed appropriately
  • 2.5 Relevant personnel are notified that track protection signage has been removed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8336 TLIW2039A Place and remove permanent way stop boards Unit of competency