Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:59 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:59 PM AWST
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Manage rail yard operations
Manage rail yard operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL5072A
TLIL5072A
State Code
WI838
WI838
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage rail yard operations. It includes preparing to manage rail yard operations, optimising rail yard operations, managing rail yard resourcing requirements, incorporating rail yard safety requirements into the organisational safety management system, and implementing rail yard emergency procedures. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to manage rail yard operations
- 1.1 Purpose of rail yard operations are identified and explained
- 1.2 Principal factors involved in rail yard operations are identified and explained
- 1.3 Methods by which rail yard operations can be measured are identified and implemented
- 1.4 Rail yard layout, including yard limits and types of operations being carried out are identified and explained
2 Optimise rail yard operations
- 2.1 Factors that contribute to optimal rail yard operations are identified and explained
- 2.2 Strategies for ensuring optimal rail yard operations are maintained are developed and implemented
- 2.3 Methods by which optimal rail yard operations can be measured are developed and applied
- 2.4 Factors that could impact on scheduled activities and optimal rail yard operations are outlined
- 2.5 Relevant communication systems and protocols are identified, explained and implemented
3 Manage rail yard resourcing requirements
- 3.1 Resources required for planned rail yard operations are identified, explained and obtained
- 3.2 Personnel required for planned rail yard operations are identified and acquired
- 3.3 Contractor/external service requirements are identified and monitored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Rail yard maintenance requirements are identified and actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
4 Incorporate rail yard safety requirements into organisational safety management system
- 4.1 Safety management system (SMS) elements that contribute to rail yard operations are identified and explained
- 4.2 Rail yard safety plans are identified, explained and implemented
- 4.3 Safety equipment is identified and maintained
- 4.4 Movement of vehicles within rail yard is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS
- 4.5 Contractor/visitor access protocols are identified, explained and implemented to ensure compliance with SMS
- 4.6 Security systems and protocols are identified and implemented
5 Implement rail yard emergency procedures
- 5.1 Rail yard emergency equipment requirements are identified
- 5.2 Rail yard emergency equipment is maintained
- 5.3 Rail yard emergency response procedures are identified, explained and conveyed to relevant people
- 5.4 Evacuation drills and debriefings are participated in as required
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Rail yards may include:
freight terminals
intermodal terminals
marshalling yards
private sidings
rolling stock maintenance yards
Resources may include:
equipment
maintenance personnel
rolling stock
tractors
yard personnel
Personnel may include:
contractors
maintenance staff
security staff
shunting staff
train crews
Vehicles may include:
hi-rail vehicles
locomotives
road vehicles
tractors
trains
trams/light rail cars
wagons
Visitors may include:
auditors
contractors
regulators
Safety requirements may include:
ensuring emergencies and incidents are properly managed
identifying and managing risk
protecting persons from injury
protecting property from damage
Emergencies may include:
collisions
derailments
equipment failures
personal injuries
Rail yards may include:
freight terminals
intermodal terminals
marshalling yards
private sidings
rolling stock maintenance yards
Resources may include:
equipment
maintenance personnel
rolling stock
tractors
yard personnel
Personnel may include:
contractors
maintenance staff
security staff
shunting staff
train crews
Vehicles may include:
hi-rail vehicles
locomotives
road vehicles
tractors
trains
trams/light rail cars
wagons
Visitors may include:
auditors
contractors
regulators
Safety requirements may include:
ensuring emergencies and incidents are properly managed
identifying and managing risk
protecting persons from injury
protecting property from damage
Emergencies may include:
collisions
derailments
equipment failures
personal injuries
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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:
required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI35 | TLIL5072 | Manage rail yard operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |