Unit of competency Outline
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Control and coordinate rail traffic movement
Control and coordinate rail traffic movement
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL4074A
TLIL4074A
State Code
S8313
S8313
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control rail traffic movement in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant safeworking regulations and codes of practice. It includes monitoring the status of the current train area plan, implementing the daily working timetable, controlling rail traffic movement, implementing contingency plans for planned events and system faults and failures, and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with workplace requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor status of current train plan
- 1.1 Train movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation
- 1.2 Proposed train movements and associated activities are identified to establish status of train plan in accordance with organisational procedures and policies
- 1.3 Train notices are checked for accuracy and adjustments made as required
- 1.4 Operational management system information is reviewed against observed status, and inconsistencies are corrected
2 Implement the daily working timetable
- 2.1 Train movements are prioritised and coordinated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures to ensure optimum and consistent running to schedules
- 2.2 Relevant information is communicated to internal and external customers
- 2.3 Planned and where applicable unplanned train movements and train notices are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Control rail traffic movement
- 3.1 Train movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.2 Where applicable, surveillance and alarm systems are monitored to identify emergency situations
- 3.3 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of rail traffic
4 Communicate with rail safety workers
- 4.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of train movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 4.2 Alternative methods of communication are identified and used in the case of normal communication system malfunction
5 Communicate with stakeholders and customers
- 5.1 Communication with relevant stakeholders and customers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of train movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
6 Implement contingency plans
- 6.1 Contingency plan to suit unplanned track works, disruption, system failure or fault is identified and implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 6.2 Resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures
- 6.3 Required communications are established
- 6.4 Train plan or schedule is reviewed and adjusted in accordance with organisational requirements
- 6.5 Communication with internal and external customers is established and maintained as required
- 6.6 Operational management systems are updated to reflect changes resulting from the contingency
7 Update rail traffic movement documentation
- 7.1 Rail traffic movement documentation is compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 7.2 Rail traffic movement documentation is handed over when relieved and/or at the completion of shift in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
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.
Control of rail traffic movements may require the use of:
automated signalling systems
manual signalling systems
centralised train control (CTC)
written authority systems
token systems
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of trains and may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion and/or alternative routing of trains
track inspection
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
breakdowns
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones
fax machines
computers
electronic, including email, intranet and internet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
other network controllers
signallers
network access supervisors
safeworking inspectors
Stakeholders and customers may include:
regulators
third-party operators
contractors
emergency services
passengers
customer services
media unit
state government
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and/or unplanned event reports
train graphs and/or diagrams
train notices
special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state or territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection legislation
OH&S legislation
relevant Australian standards
relevant sections of Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and regulations
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Control of rail traffic movements may require the use of:
automated signalling systems
manual signalling systems
centralised train control (CTC)
written authority systems
token systems
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of trains and may include:
track maintenance
signal maintenance
defective electrical systems
diversion and/or alternative routing of trains
track inspection
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include:
breakdowns
hazardous materials spills
track damage
adverse environmental events
collisions
injuries and fatalities
fires
electrical system faults
derailments
Communication systems may include:
radios
telephones
fax machines
computers
electronic, including email, intranet and internet
Rail safety workers may include:
train crew
track workers
contractors
other network controllers
signallers
network access supervisors
safeworking inspectors
Stakeholders and customers may include:
regulators
third-party operators
contractors
emergency services
passengers
customer services
media unit
state government
Traffic movement documentation may include:
train timetables
track possessions and work notices
incident and/or unplanned event reports
train graphs and/or diagrams
train notices
special train notices
weekly notices
safeworking documentation
Applicable procedures and codes may include:
relevant state or territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements
relevant state and territory legislation relating to:
environmental protection legislation
OH&S legislation
relevant Australian standards
relevant sections of Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and regulations
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 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/or equipment, and/or
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
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 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/or equipment, and/or
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI54 | TLIL4074 | Control and coordinate rail traffic movement | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S794 | TLI42211 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |