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Control cane traffic movements

Control cane traffic movements

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPSUG3002
State Code
OAN74
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control movements on the cane railway delivery and transport network to ensure safe train separation, efficient running of the traffic system and continuous, fresh supply of cane to the mill. The unit applies to individuals who work in the sugar milling industry and are responsible for controlling cane transport and truck movements.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for operation
  • 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Participate in shift handover process to identify status and occurrences affecting traffic control
  • 1.3 Confirm status of traffic activities on the cane railway network and in empty and full yards
  • 1.4 Establish communication with drivers, crews and other relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
2. Implement schedule
  • 2.1 Issue train movement instructions to maintain safe operations
  • 2.2 Use the communication system to provide timely information to relevant personnel
3. Issue train clearances
  • 3.1 Issue clearance instructions to maintain train separation according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Issue point-to-point clearances according to workplace procedures
4. Maintain train separation
  • 4.1 Control access to the rail network, including access by drivers, navvies, contractors, harvesting crews and other third parties according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Arrange and coordinate train passing
  • 4.3 Manage transportation movements using rail network procedures and systems
5. Maintain efficient running
  • 5.1 Coordinate and adjust transport departures and arrivals according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Monitor train running times and act on opportunities to improve efficiency
  • 5.3 Maximise train loads within load limits according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Manage train passing to minimise delays and maintain safe operations
  • 5.5 Monitor and optimise overall operating efficiencies
6. Complete traffic control operations
  • 6.1 Record train movements and related workplace information according to workplace procedures
  • 6.2 Ensure recording systems and advice reflect accurate information at the time of handover
  • 6.3 Carry out handover according to workplace procedures
  • 6.4 Ensure traffic controllers are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD863 FDFSUG302A Control cane traffic movements Unit of competency