Unit of competency Outline
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Manage a rail yard or terminal
Manage a rail yard or terminal
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL5069A
TLIL5069A
State Code
WI835
WI835
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
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage a rail yard or terminal. It includes preparing to manage the rail yard/terminal; overseeing rail yard/terminal operational requirements; overseeing resourcing; implementing the safety management system; and developing and implementing rail yard/terminal emergency procedure in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements. 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/terminal
- 1.1 Purpose of rail yard/terminal operations is identified and explained
- 1.2 Principal factors involved in rail yard/terminal operations are identified and explained
- 1.3 Methods by which rail yard/terminal operations can be measured are identified and implemented
- 1.4 Functionality and operability of rail yard/terminal layout is explained
- 1.5 Interfaces between rail transport operators who access or connect with the rail yard/terminal are explained
- 1.6 Chain of responsibility requirements are explained
2 Oversee rail yard/terminal operational requirements
- 2.1 Factors that contribute to optimal rail yard/terminal capacity and operational requirements are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel
- 2.2 Strategies for developing and maintaining optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements are developed and implemented
- 2.3 Methods by which optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements can be measured are developed and applied
- 2.4 Factors that could impact on scheduled activities are outlined and optimal rail yard/terminal operations and strategies to manage them are developed and implemented
- 2.5 Relevant communication systems and protocols are identified and implemented
- 2.6 Protocols for rolling stock arrivals or departures from the rail yard/terminal are developed and applied
3 Oversee rail yard/terminal resourcing requirements
- 3.1 Equipment required for rail yard/terminal operations is identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Contractor/external service requirements are documented and their work is supervised as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.3 Rail yard/terminal maintenance requirements are identified, arranged and supervised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Responsibilities at interfaces with other rail transport operators are defined and allocated in accordance with regulatory and organisational policies and procedures
4 Implement the organisational safety management system
- 4.1 Organisational safety management system (SMS) local safety requirements are identified, and managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Rail yard/terminal safety plans are identified, confirmed as appropriate and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.3 Required safety equipment is confirmed and arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.4 Movement of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS
- 4.5 Integrity of vehicles programmed for movements is monitored and suitable risk controls are applied to enable movements to proceed
- 4.6 Individual worksite areas within rail yard/terminal are protected to ensure they can be isolated safely
- 4.7 Stabling of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS
- 4.8 Contractor/visitor access protocols are implemented and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.9 Security systems and protocols are identified, implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
5 Develop and implement rail yard/terminal emergency procedures
- 5.1 Rail yard/terminal emergency equipment requirements are confirmed and documented
- 5.2 Rail yard/terminal hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are developed and documented
- 5.3 Rail yard/terminal emergency response procedures is communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 5.4 Evacuation drills and debriefings are arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 5.5 Issues arising from evacuation drills and/or debriefings are identified and addressed
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/terminals may include:
freight terminals
intermodal terminals
marshalling yards
rolling stock maintenance yards
private sidings
Rail yard/terminal layout must include:
rail infrastructure capacities
stop boards and speed boards
types of operations being carried out
yard limits
Rail transport operators may include:
freight operators
rail infrastructure manager
rail passenger operators
rolling stock owners
Personnel may include:
contractors
maintenance staff
security staff
shunting staff
train crews
Resources may include:
equipment
maintenance personnel
rolling stock
tractors
yard personnel
Vehicles may include:
trains
locomotives
trams/light rail cars
wagons
tractors
road vehicles
hi-rail vehicles
track maintenance vehicles
track plant
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/terminals may include:
freight terminals
intermodal terminals
marshalling yards
rolling stock maintenance yards
private sidings
Rail yard/terminal layout must include:
rail infrastructure capacities
stop boards and speed boards
types of operations being carried out
yard limits
Rail transport operators may include:
freight operators
rail infrastructure manager
rail passenger operators
rolling stock owners
Personnel may include:
contractors
maintenance staff
security staff
shunting staff
train crews
Resources may include:
equipment
maintenance personnel
rolling stock
tractors
yard personnel
Vehicles may include:
trains
locomotives
trams/light rail cars
wagons
tractors
road vehicles
hi-rail vehicles
track maintenance vehicles
track plant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI38 | TLIL5069 | Manage a rail yard or terminal | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |