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Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIC2058A
TLIC2058A
State Code
S8271
S8271
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/06/2012
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
08/06/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to travel a medium or heavy self-propelled track vehicle on a rail network in accordance with the network owner’s policies and procedures.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to meet organisational requirements to operate each individual piece of equipment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Perform pre-operational checks
- 1.1 Detailed pre-operational checks are conducted in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
- 1.2 Log books are checked and completed in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specifications
- 1.3 Problems are identified and rectified in accordance with organisational procedures
- 1.4 Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures
2 Obtain appropriate authority to travel
- 2.1 Authority is obtained from the appropriate person to travel from siding or on/off tracking location to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures
3 Travel vehicle
- 3.1 Vehicle is travelled in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer specifications, and organisational and network owner’s procedures
4 Stable medium or heavy self-propelled track vehicle
- 4.1 Approval is requested from appropriate person to direct when and where to stable self-propelled track vehicle
- 4.2 Vehicle is moved to nominated stabling location
- 4.3 Appropriate person is contacted and informed that vehicle is at nominated location and intact
- 4.4 Vehicle is stabled as directed and left in appropriate manner to ensure security and protection of the vehicle and ancillary equipment
5 Perform post-operational procedures
- 5.1 Post-operational checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
- 5.2 Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
- 5.3 Post-operational service schedules are conducted according to organisational procedures
6 Complete documentation
- 6.1 Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
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.
Medium or heavy self-propelled track vehicles may include:
rail crane
spot tamper
ballast regulator
inserter/remover (TR10)
track recorder
tamper
dynamic stabiliser
rail grinder
ballast cleaner
track layer
Liaison may include:
protection officer
person in charge of work (PICOW)
fellow workers
Communication systems may include:
two-way radios
radio headsets
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Appropriate person may include:
network control officer
traffic officer
possession officer
PICOW
track protection officer
Travel in a safe and efficient manner may include:
route knowledge
time of day
prevailing weather conditions
track conditions
safe braking distances
separation between vehicles
communication between vehicles
reading and/or interpreting on-board controls
vigilance systems
warning systems
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state or territory
operational instructions
organisational policies and procedures
relevant log and/or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local authority regulations and procedures
technical instructions
manufacturer’s or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio and/or mobile telephone operation procedures
legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Medium or heavy self-propelled track vehicles may include:
rail crane
spot tamper
ballast regulator
inserter/remover (TR10)
track recorder
tamper
dynamic stabiliser
rail grinder
ballast cleaner
track layer
Liaison may include:
protection officer
person in charge of work (PICOW)
fellow workers
Communication systems may include:
two-way radios
radio headsets
telephones, including mobile phones
agreed audible or hand signals
Appropriate person may include:
network control officer
traffic officer
possession officer
PICOW
track protection officer
Travel in a safe and efficient manner may include:
route knowledge
time of day
prevailing weather conditions
track conditions
safe braking distances
separation between vehicles
communication between vehicles
reading and/or interpreting on-board controls
vigilance systems
warning systems
Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
gloves
sunscreen
safety glasses
insect repellent
safety headwear
safety footwear
portable radios and mobile phones
hand lamps
flags
safety devices
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
workplace procedures
established procedures
Information and documents may include:
relevant legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state or territory
operational instructions
organisational policies and procedures
relevant log and/or record book
maintenance notices, records and requests
local authority regulations and procedures
technical instructions
manufacturer’s or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals
emergency procedure manuals
two-way radio and/or mobile telephone operation procedures
legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards
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 by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or 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 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:
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 by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation.
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or 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 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:
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVK13 | TLIC2058 | Travel medium or heavy self-propelled on-track equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S790 | TLI32511 | Certificate III in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |
| S784 | TLI21311 | Certificate II in Rail Infrastructure | Qualification |