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Access rail track to travel track vehicle under a proceed authority

Access rail track to travel track vehicle under a proceed authority

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC0083
State Code
AVK17
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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely access the rail track to travel track machines under an Occupancy Authority in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements. It includes accessing rail track, travelling track vehicle on track, and removing track vehicle from track.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 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 Access rail track
  • 1.1 Permission to occupy rail track is requested from Network Control Officer
  • 1.2 Permission to occupy rail track is documented in accordance with Occupancy Authority requirements
  • 1.3 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used conforming to Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements
  • 1.5 Limits of travel are determined and agreed with Network Control Officer
  • 1.6 Points are operated as required to gain access to the track as authorised by Network Control Officer
  • 1.7 Situational awareness is maintained to identify local conditions and changed circumstances
  • 1.8 Communication with Network Control Officer is maintained using communications rules and procedures
2 Travel track vehicle on track
  • 2.1 Speed limit is observed for type and classification of track vehicle and type of track
  • 2.2 Speed is varied in accordance with local conditions
  • 2.3 Permission is obtained to pass signals at STOP in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Position of points are identified and operated as required to establish correct direction as authorised by Network Control Officer
  • 2.5 Signals are identified and obeyed
  • 2.6 Level crossing protection equipment is operated for the safe passage of track vehicle/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Vigilance system is operated, as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Remove track vehicle from track
  • 3.1 Network Control Officer is informed when track vehicle is off and clear of track
  • 3.2 Occupancy Authority is correctly cancelled or fulfilled
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG251 TLIC0083A Access rail track to travel track vehicle under a proceed authority Unit of competency