Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 1:06 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:06 AM AWST
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Allocate rolling stock
Allocate rolling stock
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4050A
TLIL4050A
State Code
D5230
D5230
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to allocate rolling stock in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes identifying train consists and passenger and/or freight requirements, establishing available rolling stock, allocating rolling stock to trains, and monitoring and amending rolling stock allocation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1Identify train consists and passenger and/or freight requirements
- 1.1 Details of train consist and passenger numbers acquired from train planning are evaluated against available resources in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.2 Train running times and train details are identified to confirm timings in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.3 Initial estimate of required rolling stock by numbers and types for each rail service is made
2Establish available rolling stock
- 2.1 Passenger numbers and class of travel to be catered for with a passenger train are identified to ensure suitable carriages are provided
- 2.2 Types of freight train rolling stock required for the established freight loads and track dimensions are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.3 Passenger or freight train rolling stock locations are established using available tracking systems and procedures
- 2.4 Serviceability of the required rolling stock is confirmed using appropriate workplace procedures
- 2.5 Support rolling stock for passenger trains (such as dining cars) is located and assigned for each rail service
- 2.6 Rolling stock committed for the rail service is recorded as being required for use prior to positioning for service/loading operations
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Support rolling stock may include:
dining cars
lounge cars
observation decks
conference cars
bar cars
Rolling stock tracking systems may include:
manual tracking systems
computer-based tracking systems
Trains/services for which allocations are made may include:
long distance passenger service
urban passenger service
short distance freight service
long distance freight service
work trains
special freight trains
Factors involved in establishing rolling stock requirements and availability may include:
operating policies
available rolling stock
track specifications and limitations
gauges
distances
communication requirements
tonnages (for freight trains)
load types (for freight trains)
configuration
coupling requirements
Contingency plans may include:
non-availability of specified rolling stock
operational breakdowns
equipment failure
communications difficulties
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace rules and operating procedures
print-outs from office machines
displays on computer monitors
hard copy documentation
computer-based data systems
verbal and written information from relevant staff and management
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the carriage of dangerous and hazardous goods including the ADG Code
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be:
by day or night
in all relevant weather conditions
Support rolling stock may include:
dining cars
lounge cars
observation decks
conference cars
bar cars
Rolling stock tracking systems may include:
manual tracking systems
computer-based tracking systems
Trains/services for which allocations are made may include:
long distance passenger service
urban passenger service
short distance freight service
long distance freight service
work trains
special freight trains
Factors involved in establishing rolling stock requirements and availability may include:
operating policies
available rolling stock
track specifications and limitations
gauges
distances
communication requirements
tonnages (for freight trains)
load types (for freight trains)
configuration
coupling requirements
Contingency plans may include:
non-availability of specified rolling stock
operational breakdowns
equipment failure
communications difficulties
Consultative processes may involve:
workplace personnel including supervisors and managers
other professional or technical staff
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Information/documents may include:
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
workplace rules and operating procedures
print-outs from office machines
displays on computer monitors
hard copy documentation
computer-based data systems
verbal and written information from relevant staff and management
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant codes and regulations pertaining to the carriage of dangerous and hazardous goods including the ADG Code
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to 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
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5818 | TLIL5007B | Allocate rolling stock | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI58 | TLIL4050 | Allocate rolling stock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S794 | TLI42211 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |
| J806 | TLI42713 | Certificate IV in Tram/Light Rail Control | Qualification |