This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit

Required knowledge

Alarm systems and their application

Available communication systems

Network

Organisational procedures for controlling and coordinating tramlight rail operations

Problems that may occur when controlling rail traffic and related action that should be taken

Relevant safety work health and safety WHSoccupational health and safety OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

Relevant sections of legislated rail safety requirements including state and territory Acts and regulations and nationally approved compliance codes andor guidelines

Stakeholderscustomers such as

contractors

customer services

emergency services

government

media unit

passengers

regulators

revenue protection officers

Tramlight rail driving

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others

Modify activities depending on operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Operate communication systems to required protocol

Read interpret and follow instructions procedures and information relevant to coordinating tramlight rail traffic

Report andor rectify any problems faults or malfunctions identified when coordinating tramlight rail traffic

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

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

implementing unplanned tramlight rail movements in accordance with organisational procedures

identifying alternative communication systems for unplanned events

arranging resources to deal with a contingency

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include access to

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Special events may be:

Associated activities may impact on the movement of tram/light rail traffic and may include:

Events triggering the need to implement contingency plans may include:

Communication systems may include:

Rail safety workers may include:

Notices may include: