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Respond to electric tram-driving emergencies and abnormal situations

Respond to electric tram-driving emergencies and abnormal situations

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4061
State Code
AVJ23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to emergencies and abnormal situations when driving an electric tram in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.It includes identifying and responding to emergency and abnormal situations, arranging followon support and assistance, and communicating with staff and passengers in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant regulatory requirements.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, as well as relevant state/territory road rules and tramway regulatory requirements.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when responding to electric tramdriving emergencies and abnormal situations as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify emergency or abnormal electric tramdriving situation
  • 1.1 Emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation is promptly recognised and assessed, and needs are prioritised in accordance with workplace emergency response plan/procedures
  • 1.2 Implications of emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation are evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Options for reporting the situation and/or taking actions are considered in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Network control officer and relevant personnel are alerted to emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation in accordance with workplace operating and emergency procedures and plans
  • 1.5 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of actions
2 Respond to emergency or abnormal electric tramdriving situation
  • 2.1 Emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation is responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, received instructions, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan
  • 2.2 Hazardous substances and dangerous goods class and subsidiary risk information is identified
  • 2.3 Safety incidents and emergencies are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities
  • 2.4 Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace emergency response plan and code/regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Assistance is provided in controlling the site prior to and following arrival of emergency services
  • 2.6 In an emergency, assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting initial scene survey
  • 2.7 Directions of the network control officer and controlling emergency services authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
  • 2.8 Incident reports are completed accurately in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures
3 Arrange followon support and assistance
  • 3.1 In an accident or illness, medical assistance and support is arranged, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 First aid is provided until medical assistance arrives, within limits of own responsibility and competence in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Communicate with staff and passengers
  • 4.1 Staff and passengers are provided with relevant, appropriate and timely advice on emergency and abnormal situations
  • 4.2 Instructions are provided to relevant personnel and/or passengers in accordance with workplace procedures, consistent with the nature of the emergency or abnormal situation
  • 4.3 Evacuation procedures for personnel and/or customers are explained and/or demonstrated, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Customer service and safety needs arising from emergency or abnormal situation are identified and acted on in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5148 TLIF4061A Respond to electric tram-driving emergencies and abnormal situations Unit of competency