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

TLIL4085A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIL4085A - Coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate tram/light rail traffic movement in accordance with organisational procedures, regulatory requirements and codes of practice. It includes monitoring the status of and implementing the daily timetable; controlling tram/light rail traffic movements; implementing contingency plans for system faults, failures and planned events; and updating traffic movement documentation in accordance with organisational requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the application of operational principles, regulations, protocols and procedures to controlling tram/light rail traffic movement as part of workplace activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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: Monitor status of daily timetable
  • Tram/light rail movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation
  • Out of course tram/light rail movements, special events, planned reconstruction work and associated activities are identified to establish their effect on the status of the daily timetable
  • Notices are checked and adjustments are made as required
       
Element: Implement daily timetable
  • Tram/light rail movements are coordinated to ensure optimum and consistent running to schedules in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Relevant information is communicated to internal and external customers
  • Planned and unplanned tram/light rail movements are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Control tram and light rail traffic movement
  • Tram/light rail movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Operational tactical situations are monitored to ensure adherence of tram/light rail traffic to daily timetable
  • Alarm systems are monitored and responded to as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Communicate with track/emergency/ rail safety workers
  • Communication with relevant track/emergency/rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure they are informed of tram/light rail movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Alternative communication methods are identified and used when regular communication system malfunctions
       
Element: Implement contingency plans
  • Contingency plan to suit unplanned track works, disruptions, system failure or fault is identified and actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures
  • Required communications are established
  • Tram/light rail service is adjusted in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Communications with internal and external customers are established and maintained as required
       


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:

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 tram/light 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 and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

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 in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 tram/light rail operations

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

Relevant safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational 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 and/or guidelines

Stakeholders/customers such as:

contractors

customer services

emergency services

government

media unit

passengers

regulators

revenue protection officers

Tram/light 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 tram/light rail traffic

Report and/or rectify any problems, faults or malfunctions identified when coordinating tram/light rail traffic

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

Special events may be:

demonstrations

festivals

parades

sporting events

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

defective electrical systems

diversion/alternative routing of tram/light rail traffic

track maintenance

Events triggering the need to implement contingency plans may include:

adverse environmental events

breakdowns

collisions

derailments

electrical system faults

fires

hazardous materials spills

injuries and fatalities

passenger actions

track damage

Communication systems may include:

computers

email

faxes

internet

radios

telephones

Rail safety workers may include:

contractors

depot starters

electrical control officers

line officers

network officers

signallers

track workers

tram/light rail drivers

senior drivers

Notices may include:

matters for attention book

special tram/light rail notices

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Tram/light rail movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation 
Out of course tram/light rail movements, special events, planned reconstruction work and associated activities are identified to establish their effect on the status of the daily timetable 
Notices are checked and adjustments are made as required 
Tram/light rail movements are coordinated to ensure optimum and consistent running to schedules in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Relevant information is communicated to internal and external customers 
Planned and unplanned tram/light rail movements are implemented in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Tram/light rail movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Operational tactical situations are monitored to ensure adherence of tram/light rail traffic to daily timetable 
Alarm systems are monitored and responded to as required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Communication with relevant track/emergency/rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure they are informed of tram/light rail movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Alternative communication methods are identified and used when regular communication system malfunctions 
Contingency plan to suit unplanned track works, disruptions, system failure or fault is identified and actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures 
Required communications are established 
Tram/light rail service is adjusted in accordance with organisational requirements 
Communications with internal and external customers are established and maintained as required 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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