Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 4:54 AM AWST
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Manage train crewing and rostering
Manage train crewing and rostering
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIL5073A
TLIL5073A
State Code
WI839
WI839
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage train crewing and rostering in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements. It includes preparing to manage train crewing and rostering, establishing a crew resourcing framework, managing the development of train crew rosters, and monitoring train crew rosters. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to manage train crewing and rostering
- 1.1 Train timetables/schedules and running times for each line or service are identified and kept updated within roster operations
- 1.2 Train running times/schedules are identified for each line or service to ensure all crewing requirements can be met
- 1.3 Procedures to identify set workings or work tasks to be performed are identified for train operations to be carried out
- 1.4 Potential operational problems and their impact on crewing needs are identified and contingency plans are developed
2 Establish crew resourcing framework
- 2.1 Individual fitness for work requirements are identified and confirmed as appropriate for train crewing requirements
- 2.2 Fatigue management requirements are identified and taken into consideration
- 2.3 Train crew qualifications and regulated competency requirements are identified and systems to monitor their ongoing currency are identified
- 2.4 Organisational and workplace requirements are identified and strategies to manage them are developed and implemented
3 Manage the development of train crew rosters
- 3.1 Regulatory, organisational and workplace requirements are met in developing train crew rosters
- 3.2 Strategies that allow sufficient flexibility to allow contingency plans to be implemented are identified, developed and applied
- 3.3 Procedures are put in place to ensure rosters are circulated in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
- 3.4 Mechanisms are put in place to receive and address feedback from rostered personnel, and to identify and act upon acceptable modifications
- 3.5 Procedures for documenting and distributing finalised train crew rosters to appropriate personnel are established and implemented
4 Monitor train crew rosters
- 4.1 Train crew rostering is reviewed at appropriate times to ensure it is meeting current and future regulatory and organisational requirements
- 4.2 Issues with train crew rostering are identified and addressed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
- 4.3 Train crew rosters are revised and disseminated as required
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Roster operations may include:
heavy haul operations
long distance freight services
long distance passenger services
maintenance vehicle operations
short distance freight services
urban passenger services
Rosters may include:
crew transport personnel
driving and driving support crews
freight handling personnel
interchange personnel
passenger assist/customer service personnel
revenue collection officers
security officers
shunting and marshalling crews
station personnel
terminal personnel
traffic officers
transit officers
transport control centre personnel
yard support personnel
Contingency plans may include:
additional services
late arrival or cancellation of services
non-availability of:
freight handling equipment
material handling equipment
personnel
rolling stock
Regulated competency requirements may include:
competency requirements
fatigue management requirements
fitness for work
medical requirements
route knowledge requirements
Organisational and workplace requirements may include:
absenteeism levels
local yard/terminal requirements
planned leave
relevant industrial/workplace conditions
safeworking systems requirements
WHS/OHS requirements
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
Set workings or work tasks may include:
personnel required for support activities
transport control personnel
transport crews
transport planning personnel
Roster operations may include:
heavy haul operations
long distance freight services
long distance passenger services
maintenance vehicle operations
short distance freight services
urban passenger services
Rosters may include:
crew transport personnel
driving and driving support crews
freight handling personnel
interchange personnel
passenger assist/customer service personnel
revenue collection officers
security officers
shunting and marshalling crews
station personnel
terminal personnel
traffic officers
transit officers
transport control centre personnel
yard support personnel
Contingency plans may include:
additional services
late arrival or cancellation of services
non-availability of:
freight handling equipment
material handling equipment
personnel
rolling stock
Regulated competency requirements may include:
competency requirements
fatigue management requirements
fitness for work
medical requirements
route knowledge requirements
Organisational and workplace requirements may include:
absenteeism levels
local yard/terminal requirements
planned leave
relevant industrial/workplace conditions
safeworking systems requirements
WHS/OHS requirements
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
Set workings or work tasks may include:
personnel required for support activities
transport control personnel
transport crews
transport planning personnel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVI34 | TLIL5073 | Manage train crewing and rostering | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |