Assessor Resource

TLIC0084A
Access rail track to travel track vehicles under manual block working conditions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including Acts and regulations from the applicable state or territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

The unit includes the application of Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite protection.

All activities are performed under established rules and procedures.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to travel a track vehicle or convoy of track vehicles under Manual Block Working conditions in accordance with Access Provider, legislative and regulatory requirements.

Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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 required knowledge and skills

relevant workplace rules and procedures

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

planning travel movements and identifying limits of travel

conducting a safety assessment

demonstrating correct movement observing speed limit appropriate for type of vehicle, track and local conditions

demonstrating operation of level crossing equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

demonstrating communication with network control officer using appropriate protocols and communication systems

explaining appropriate response to unsafe situations and/or emergencies

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 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

Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Access Provider and organisational policies, procedures and protocols

Access Provider policies, procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within workplace role

Access Provider rules and procedures for working around electrical infrastructure

Operational communication protocols and systems

Rail terminology as defined by the applicable Access Provider

Recognition of points, signals and location features

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and work groups

Follow workplace policies, procedures and protocols

Identify unsafe situations and emergencies

Use appropriate PPE conforming to Access Provider requirements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Worksites may include:

rail corridor

danger zone:

running line

parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)

adjacent lines

sidings/yards

platforms/buildings

structures

Terminology will be:

as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures

Work may occur:

by day or night, under varied weather conditions and situations

Safety Assessment will be:

as defined within the workplace procedures

as defined in the safety assessment for work including:

view - line of sight

direction of approaching rail traffic

speed of approaching rail traffic

position of safety

changed local conditions

Network control officer may be:

network controller

train controller

area controller

signaller

Communications may include:

receiving and passing on verbal messages/information

reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies

general safety and emergency messages

Communications equipment and systems may include:

hand and audible signals

radios

telephones/mobile phones

signage

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:

warning devices, whistles and sirens

railway track signals

demarcation barriers

lights and flags

electronic devices

signage

Information and documents may include:

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

worksite safety plan

emergency plan

pre-work briefing

worksite protection plan

Limits of protection may include

signals

Type of vehicle may include:

track vehicles

Varied conditions may include:

gradients

line of sight

weather

condition of rail

multiple rail traffic crews

multiple vehicles

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Travel requirements are established and application for approval is initiated 
Movements are confirmed with network control officer prior to travel 
Pre-start briefing is conducted with track vehicle operators to clarify travel movements and their responsibilities in accordance with advertised approval and workplace procedures, as applicable 
Permission to occupy track is requested from network control officer 
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with Access Provider requirements 
Limits of travel are identified and protection of the route by network control officer is confirmed 
Stand alone signalling control equipment is identified and, where required, points are operated to gain access to the track as authorised by network control officer 
Any changed local conditions are identified 
Communications with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communication protocols and systems in accordance with access providers and workplace procedures 
Communication protocols and systems are used to coordinate the convoy when applicable 
Speed limit is maintained for type of vehicle/s and track conditions 
Speed limit is varied to meet local conditions 
Permission is obtained to pass signals at STOP in accordance with workplace procedures 
Track vehicle is managed so as to be able to stop short of other track vehicles or obstruction on track 
Stand alone signalling control equipment is identified and, where required, points are operated to establish correct direction as authorised by network control officer 
Signals are identified and obeyed 
When necessary, level crossing protection equipment is operated for the safe passage of track vehicle/s in accordance with workplace procedures 
Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Network control officer is informed when track vehicle/s has arrived and is clear of limit of travel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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