TLIC3057A - Perform guard duties as part of electric passenger train operations
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TLIC3057A Perform guard duties as part of electric passenger train operations
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated state rail safety requirements including acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the performance of train guard duties in traffic for an electric passenger train to operational requirements as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform guard duties as part of electric passenger train operations in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures as the guard of an electric passenger train. It includes assisting in all movements and related activities required to achieve operational requirements, changing work locations, handing over a train to a relief crew, providing customer service and maintaining customer safety. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
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Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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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
Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
performing on-train guard duties correctly
carrying out inspections in accordance with workplace requirements
performing hand-over and relief activities correctly
monitoring the performance of the train including passenger safety and comfort during service
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/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 this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
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
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory acts and regulations together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
Train operational instructions
On-train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use
Train operating procedures
Procedures for carrying out in-service checks
Requirements for completing relevant documentation
Train characteristics including: track and train dynamics, monitoring principles and procedures, and signalling systems
Train equipment and systems including: monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems, and signalling systems
Track and road characteristics including: track limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, curfews, location of signals and crossings, emergency cross-overs, and yard and siding layouts
Local procedures and operating requirements
Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol
Fatigue management knowledge and techniques including: causes and effects of fatigue, strategies to manage fatigue, factors which increase fatigue-related accidents, and lifestyles which promote the effective long-term management of fatigue
Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others when performing guard duties as part of electric passenger train operations
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to performing guard duties on an electric passenger train
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
Complete documentation related to the guard duties on an electric passenger train to operational requirements
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
Work collaboratively with others as part of a train crew
Identify and assess on-train defects and deficiencies and take appropriate action to report, isolate, repair or replace any identified defective equipment as per workplace procedures
Implement contingency plans for unplanned events
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when performing guard duties on an electric passenger train to operational requirements
Recognise problems that may arise when performing guard duties on an electric passenger train and take appropriate action
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, vehicles or equipment
Adapt to differences in trains and ancillary equipment
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
Monitor train performance and security to facilitate optimum safe operation
Apply information about the track or road to train operations
Monitor journey schedule
Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Operations may be conducted:
by day or night
in all weather conditions
Rolling stock includes:
any electric passenger rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems
Safety devices may include:
power brakes
hand brakes
chocks
lock-out equipment to prevent train from moving
emergency and safety equipment
Track and road characteristics include:
track and bridge limitations
speed limitations
gauge limitation
curves and gradients
curfews
location of signals and crossings
emergency cross-overs
Relevant personnel can include:
train controllers
train examiners
maintenance personnel
train crews
yard and other operational personnel
those providing operational assistance
signals staff
passengers
station staff
Communication protocols may include:
general safety
emergency messages
testing communications equipment
transmitting and receiving messages
identification
standard radio terms
phonetic alphabet
spoken figures
Communications equipment may include:
oral, aural or signed communications
hand-held or portable two-way radio equipment
fixed and mobile telephone equipment
Depending on the type of organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:
standard operating procedures
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
site procedures
Information and documents may include:
train running sheets
time sheets
equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications
emergency procedure manuals
relevant maintenance specifications
two-way radio operation procedures
maintenance notices, records and requests
isolation and lock-out procedures
procedures for using protective clothing and equipment
local instructions
emergency procedures manual
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
applicable legislated state/territory rail safety requirements together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines
relevant Australian Standards and related requirements
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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On train duties are performed in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, workplace procedures and instructions
Right of way activities are performed to ensure train is operated safely within the confines of platform or station limits
On train duties are performed in a manner that provides optimal customer safety and comfort
On train duties are performed to meet specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
Train carriages and the performance and operation of equipment are monitored to optimise running conditions by identifying any faults, defects and deficiencies
Relevant workplace procedures, OH&S and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
Relevant workplace procedures, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
Communications are maintained with relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
Assistance is provided to customers with or without special needs in accordance with workplace requirements
Correspondence and/or cash and/or valuables are carried in cooperation with relevant personnel
Platform duties are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using the train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures
Instructions from network control and other relevant personnel are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of the train
Communications are maintained with network control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the workplace rules and procedures, and safeworking systems
Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
Instructions are verified, when required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure that actions taken are appropriate and safe
Fixed and hand signals and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures
Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
Identified problems and or defects are reported and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturers instructions
Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
Safety of train is monitored through on-board surveillance systems
Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
Checks and terminus inspections of the train are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
Identity of relieving crew is checked and confirmed
Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of the train
Relieving crew is updated and where applicable documentation is completed and/or handed over
Relieving guard is positioned at correct time and location as per organisational requirements
Identity of relief guard is confirmed
If required, train status and/or other relevant information and/or documentation is received and referred to as per organisational requirements
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