REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Relevant OHamp S and environmental procedures and regulations

Workplace procedures for the monitoring and recording of rolling stock locations including the operation of computer programs for rolling stock tracking load calculation and allocation requirements monitoring shunting and marshalling operations communication protocols and completing relevant documentation

Systems and computer programs for rolling stock tracking

Type specifications capacity characteristics and features of rolling stock

Track restrictions

Track specifications

Load handling equipment use and capacities

Safeworking systems and requirements

Relevant documentation requirements

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Problems that may occur when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations and related action that should be taken

Workplace hazards that may exist when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations and ways in which the risks involved may be eliminated or controlled

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the monitoring and recording of rolling stock locations

Complete documentation related to the monitoring and recording of rolling stock locations

Document and record rolling stock locations

Update workplaces information system

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any problems faults or malfunctions identified when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the monitoring and recording of rolling stock locations

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Select and use relevant office equipment and resources when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations

Gather information on train movements

Operate systems and computer programs to track rolling stock movements

Implement safeworking systems when monitoring and recording rolling stock locations

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Operations may be conducted:

Work may be conducted in:

Work may involve exposure to:

Operational management systems include:

Locations may include:

Rolling stock includes:

Proposed rolling stock movements include those originating from:

Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:

Information/documents may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: