Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIC4023A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate train with due consideration of route conditions

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC4023A - Operate train with due consideration of route conditions
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a train with due consideration of route conditions in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures. This includes identifying route requirements, applying route knowledge to the planning of a train journey, and using route knowledge during a train journey in accordance with workplace requirements and standards. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is generally performed without supervision and within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to operate a train with due consideration of route conditions as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and interpret route information
  • Information on anything likely to affect critical aspects of a train route is accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Information on critical aspects of a train route is interpreted and analysed for use when planning a train journey and operating a train during a journey
       
Element: Apply route knowledge when planning a train journey
  • Route information is applied to the planning of a train journey in accordance with workplace procedures and safeworking codes of practice and regulations
  • Events and circumstances likely to affect planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel
  • Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are applied when planning train operations
  • Instructions concerning planned train operation are communicated to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
       
Element: Use route knowledge during a train journey
  • Route information is evaluated and applied to the management of train operations during a train journey in accordance with workplace procedures and safeworking codes of practice and regulations
  • Hazardous situations along the train route are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment
  • Communications are maintained with traffic control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and workplace procedures
  • Train control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective operation of the train
       


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 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:

identifying and interpreting information relevant to a number of routes

applying identified information to route planning

maintaining effective communications with appropriate personnel

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 acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Route information including track/bridge limitations, speed limitations, gauge limitation, curves and gradients, curfews, location of signals and crossings, emergency cross-overs, end of safeworking system locations, stations and platforms, abnormal weather conditions along the route, track work along the route, reports of accidents or breakdowns along the route, yard and siding layouts and typical problems that can occur along a train route

Procedures for identifying and/or anticipating route problems and related action that can be taken

Operational instructions

Local procedures and operating requirements

Safe operational procedures and techniques for optimising efficiency, minimising wear and tear on rolling stock and motive power units, using route knowledge and terrain for advantage and optimising the quality of ride for passengers

Procedures for operating electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Motive power unit controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

Driving procedures

Braking and safety system procedures

Procedures for operating controls to start, accelerate, decelerate and stop

Procedures for complying with speed and load limits

Procedures for adjusting controls to maximise efficient and safe running

Procedures for managing hazardous situations

Procedures for operating ancillary systems

Motive power unit systems and equipment including monitoring devices, braking and drive equipment, ancillary systems and signalling systems

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating a train with due consideration of route conditions including fixed and hand signals and the use of train communications equipment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, route information and signs relevant to the operation of a train with due consideration of route conditions

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the operation of a train with due consideration of route conditions

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when operating a train with due consideration of route conditions

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when operating a train with due consideration of route conditions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when operating a train with due consideration of route conditions

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques

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

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

Apply route knowledge to train operations

Monitor train performance and its security to facilitate optimum safe operation and quality of ride to passengers (where applicable)

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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

Trains may be operated:

over tracks owned and maintained by different organisations

Motive power units include any motive power units in service within Australian rail systems and may include:

diesel locomotives

electric locomotives

railcars

multiple units

electric multiple units

Rolling stock includes:

any rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all weather conditions

Critical route information may include but is not limited to:

track/bridge limitations

speed limitations

gauge limitation

curves and gradients

curfews

location of signals and crossings

stations and platforms

emergency cross-overs

abnormal weather conditions along the route

track work along the route

reports of accidents or breakdowns along the route

Depending on context, train management considerations to which route information may be applied may include but are not limited to:

safety of the train and passengers/freight

comfort and quality of ride of passengers

use of track terrain for the advantage of train operations

optimisation of the efficiency of operations

on-time running

wear and tear on rolling stock and motive power units

security of freight in the case of a freight train

size and dimensions of a freight train and its load

Relevant personnel may 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 but are not limited to:

general safety

emergency messages

testing communications equipment

transmitting and receiving messages

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

spoken figures

Communications equipment may include but is not limited to:

train intercom

hand-held or portable radio equipment

fixed radio equipment

computer-based communications equipment

mobile/satellite phone

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

motive power unit log book

train running sheets

route information

local instructions

track speed, length and load limitations

train notices, records and requests

weather information and alerts

specified operating limits and optimum efficiency running speeds for motive power units

operational instructions, protocols, policies and procedures, including:

those related to preventing trains from moving

track speed, length and load limitations

monitoring and complying with signals

operating in accordance with track condition

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio operation procedures

procedures for using protective clothing and equipment

emergency procedures manual

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations, legislation and codes may include:

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

relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant Australian standards and related requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection 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 Yes No Comments/feedback
Information on anything likely to affect critical aspects of a train route is accessed in accordance with workplace procedures 
Information on critical aspects of a train route is interpreted and analysed for use when planning a train journey and operating a train during a journey 
Route information is applied to the planning of a train journey in accordance with workplace procedures and safeworking codes of practice and regulations 
Events and circumstances likely to affect planned running schedule are communicated to relevant personnel 
Relevant codes of practice, safeworking and signalling requirements are applied when planning train operations 
Instructions concerning planned train operation are communicated to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running 
Route information is evaluated and applied to the management of train operations during a train journey in accordance with workplace procedures and safeworking codes of practice and regulations 
Hazardous situations along the train route are recognised and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk to personnel and equipment 
Communications are maintained with traffic control and other relevant personnel during the train journey in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and workplace procedures 
Train control and other instructions are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective operation of the train 

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