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Implement a local possession authority

Implement a local possession authority

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL3084
State Code
AVI67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/11/2021
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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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply local possession authority (LPA) protection for the infrastructure and/or work groups on a rail network during rail work activities using an electronic or manual documentation system, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager system of safeworking, rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite protection.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for local possession authority
  • 1.1 Worksite protection plan is developed to determine LPA worksite protection arrangements
  • 1.2 Work group supervisor is advised of advertised approval
  • 1.3 Resources are organised to provide adequate protection for infrastructure and work group during rail work activity
2 Implement local possession authority
  • 2.1 Permission to implement LPA is requested from network control officer
  • 2.2 Resources to provide protection for LPA are deployed in accordance with worksite protection plan
  • 2.3 Work group supervisor is advised that LPA has been issued
  • 2.4 Adjustments to LPA are negotiated with network control officer, as required
  • 2.5 Each worksite within the LPA is provided with a protection officer while work is being performed
  • 2.6 Multiple worksites are protected in accordance with worksite protection plan
  • 2.7 Rail traffic movements between worksites and within LPA limits are coordinated
  • 2.8 Authorisation is given to rail traffic entering the LPA
3 Fulfil local possession authority
  • 3.1 Confirmation is obtained from work group supervisor that work activity is completed and track is safe for rail traffic
  • 3.2 Resources used to provide protection are removed in accordance with advertised approval
  • 3.3 LPA is fulfilled for entire portion of track included within the LPA or is fulfilled progressively for one or more portions of track included in the LPA
  • 3.4 Arrangements are made for work to continue under another work on track authority, as required
4 Manage unsafe situations or emergencies
  • 4.1 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified
  • 4.2 Work group is instructed to move to a safe place
  • 4.3 Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG232 TLIL3084A Implement a local possession authority Unit of competency