Assessor Resource

TLIF4105A
Manage rail safety compliance

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit is intended for people involved in managing rail safety compliance functions within a rail organisation.

Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, perform detailed analyses, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage rail safety compliance requirements.

It includes planning, establishing, maintaining, monitoring and reviewing compliance, consultation and audit procedures, feedback procedures and auditing systems.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are 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

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 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:

identifying or establishing rail safety compliance within an organisation

auditing a rail safety compliance system

reviewing a rail safety compliance system

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

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

Required knowledge:

Components of a rail safety compliance system

Options and resources for providing training and learning opportunities for employees about rail safety compliance

Procedures and tools for monitoring and reviewing an organisation’s rail safety compliance system and related policy and procedures, and for reporting outcomes

Relevant legislation, regulations, permit and licence requirements relating to rail safety compliance

Responsibilities of an organisation and employees for implementing a rail safety compliance system

Required skills:

Adapt to any changes in legislation and regulations as they may relate to safety compliance

Communicate effectively with others when implementing the organisation’s rail safety compliance system

Modify activities and take appropriate initiatives to manage the implementation of an organisation’s safety compliance system depending on differing contexts, risk situations and environments

Organise audits and reviews of an organisation’s safety compliance system

Read and interpret documentation related to rail safety legislation and the organisation’s rail safety compliance system, and apply them to management activities

Recognise non-conformance with rail safety requirements and take appropriate action in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

Work collaboratively with employees and management to implement the organisation’s safety compliance system

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

Rail safety compliance documentation may include but is not limited to:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer guidelines and specifications

Australian Standards

legislation, codes, standards and business requirements relevant to rail safety compliance

employment and workplace relations legislation

equal employment opportunity and disability discrimination legislation

safety management system

risk register

rules and procedures

engineering standards

Rail safety compliance framework may include:

audit plans

information storage and retrieval systems

information gathering tools

reporting systems

monitoring systems

Resources may include:

appropriately trained personnel

auditing tools

inspection tools

record management systems

Relevant stakeholders may include:

senior management

other managers

employees

contractors

suppliers

customers

regulatory bodies

rail operators

local authorities

emergency services

Legislation, codes and national standards relevant to the workplace may include:

award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments

relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to:

OH&S

rail safety

environmental issues

equal opportunity

industrial relations

anti-discrimination

relevant industry code of practice

applicable codes and standards

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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
Rail safety compliance documentation relevant to organisational activities is accessed, interpreted and applied 
Policies and objectives that express the organisation's commitment to rail safety compliance are developed in collaboration with relevant personnel 
Rail safety compliance system framework is established and implemented in accordance with organisational requirements/operations 
Scope of proposed rail safety compliance requirements and required resources are determined in consultation with relevant personnel 
Rail safety compliance is integrated into all job descriptions and relevant organisational procedures 
Procedures are established to ensure information related to rail safety compliance is readily accessible to all relevant stakeholders 
Where required, approval for establishing the rail safety compliance system is sought from relevant personnel 
Relevant stakeholders are identified and system procedures to maximise opportunities to implement rail safety compliance are developed and documented 
Relevant stakeholders are consulted on rail safety compliance requirements and information is used to establish monitoring and auditing systems 
Resource allocation for the implementation of compliance requirements are identified and reported in accordance with organisational and relevant legislative requirements 
Measures are established in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational objectives by validating processes 
Rail safety management system is implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 
Effectiveness of the system is assessed against organisational and regulatory requirements 
Rail safety management system is audited following established procedures 
Audit procedures are reviewed regularly to identify necessary changes and opportunities for continual improvement 

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