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Apply rail communications systems

Apply rail communications systems

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW5001
State Code
AVH27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves applying rail communications systems, in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements.It includes preparing to apply rail communications systems, recording and logging communications, and ensuring safeworking systems are incorporated into communications systems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to apply rail communications systems
  • 1.1 Communications systems used in the rail industry are outlined
  • 1.2 Main components of fixed and mobile communications systems are identified and explained
  • 1.3 Functions of the different types of communications systems used in the rail industry are explained
  • 1.4 Effectiveness of different types of communications systems are compared
  • 1.5 Communications system/s appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.6 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.7 Working order of selected communications system/s is ensured in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
2 Record and log communications
  • 2.1 Purpose of recording and logging communications is identified
  • 2.2 Methods by which communications are recorded and logged are identified and explained
  • 2.3 Effectiveness of different types of communications recording and logging processes are outlined
  • 2.4 Communications recording and logging processes most appropriate to a situation are selected in accordance with organisational policies and procedure
  • 2.5 Relevant communications systems plans are identified, explained and implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
3 Ensure safeworking systems are incorporated into communications systems
  • 3.1 Different methods of safeworking are identified and communications used for each type are outlined
  • 3.2 Potential problems that can occur with different communications systems are identified and explained
  • 3.3 Methods to overcome identified problems are developed and implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI845 TLIW5001A Apply rail communications systems Unit of competency