Unit of competency Outline
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Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities
Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF4090A
TLIF4090A
State Code
S8304
S8304
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/11/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/11/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and coordinate safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities. It includes implementing safeworking rules and regulations; applying and managing safeworking protocols and communications; and taking appropriate action in the event of safety incidents, unsafe situations or emergencies. Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct network control activities following safeworking rules and procedures
- 1.1 Relevant rules for the applicable safeworking system are followed when carrying out network control activities as part of rail operation
- 1.2 All network control activities are conducted in compliance with relevant state and territory safeworking rules and regulations
- 1.3 Requirements of the safeworking systems are implemented and managed in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
2 Apply and manage communications
- 2.1 Communication protocols are applied and managed in accordance with applicable safeworking system requirements
- 2.2 Authorities required by safeworking systems are issued in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations using communication systems
- 2.3 Appropriate records of communications are managed as required within the applicable safeworking system rules, regulations and procedures
3 Apply safeworking protocols
- 3.1 Relevant protocols are managed as specified in the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
- 3.2 Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed and managed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
4 Take action in the event of unsafe situations or emergencies
- 4.1 Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
- 4.2 Where a safety incident, emergency or unsafe situation has been identified, appropriate action is taken to report and/or control the incident or situation in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
- 4.3 Appropriate records and documentation of an identified unsafe situation, emergency or safety incident are maintained in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations and organisational procedures
- 4.4 Reports of the identified unsafe situation, emergency or safety incident are completed in accordance with organisational requirements
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.
Terminology and related meanings will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Communications equipment may include:
hand-held or portable radios
fixed equipment
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
Relevant safeworking documentation may include:
rules and operating procedures
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
procedure manuals
train running information (TRI)
train notices
train register books
train graphs and/or diagrams
local instructions
track and infrastructure drawings and diagrams
log books
safeworking forms
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian standards and related requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S regulations
state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
relevant national, state and territory dangerous goods legislation
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Terminology and related meanings will be:
as defined within the applicable safeworking system
Communications equipment may include:
hand-held or portable radios
fixed equipment
telephones, including mobile phones
fax machines
Relevant safeworking documentation may include:
rules and operating procedures
workplace procedures, policies and work instructions
procedure manuals
train running information (TRI)
train notices
train register books
train graphs and/or diagrams
local instructions
track and infrastructure drawings and diagrams
log books
safeworking forms
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian standards and related requirements
relevant state and territory OH&S regulations
state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
relevant national, state and territory dangerous goods legislation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ19 | TLIF4090 | Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S794 | TLI42211 | Certificate IV in Rail Network Control | Qualification |