Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control movements on the cane railway delivery and transport network to ensure safe train separation, efficient running of the traffic system and continuous, fresh supply of cane to the mill.
The unit applies to individuals who work in the sugar milling industry and are responsible for controlling cane transport and truck movements.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for operation | 1.1 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures 1.2 Participate in shift handover process to identify status and occurrences affecting traffic control 1.3 Confirm status of traffic activities on the cane railway network and in empty and full yards 1.4 Establish communication with drivers, crews and other relevant personnel according to workplace procedures |
2. Implement schedule | 2.1 Issue train movement instructions to maintain safe operations 2.2 Use the communication system to provide timely information to relevant personnel |
3. Issue train clearances | 3.1 Issue clearance instructions to maintain train separation according to workplace procedures 3.2 Issue point-to-point clearances according to workplace procedures |
4. Maintain train separation | 4.1 Control access to the rail network, including access by drivers, navvies, contractors, harvesting crews and other third parties according to workplace procedures 4.2 Arrange and coordinate train passing 4.3 Manage transportation movements using rail network procedures and systems |
5. Maintain efficient running | 5.1 Coordinate and adjust transport departures and arrivals according to workplace procedures 5.2 Monitor train running times and act on opportunities to improve efficiency 5.3 Maximise train loads within load limits according to workplace procedures 5.4 Manage train passing to minimise delays and maintain safe operations 5.5 Monitor and optimise overall operating efficiencies |
6. Complete traffic control operations | 6.1 Record train movements and related workplace information according to workplace procedures 6.2 Ensure recording systems and advice reflect accurate information at the time of handover 6.3 Carry out handover according to workplace procedures 6.4 Ensure traffic controllers are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret routine information on marshalling strategy, traffic schedule and running sheets, and standard operating procedures Interpret log books, incident reports, mimic boards and related documentation |
Oral communication | Speak clearly and use accurate terminology to communicate with others |
Numeracy | Interpret transport information system indicators for traffic movements and scheduling Calculate loads and compare with load limits |
Navigate the world of work | Apply workplace procedures relevant to own role Understand own role and associated responsibilities |
Interact with others | Apply communication practices and protocols relevant to own role |
Get the work done | Complete tasks in required sequence and according to schedule Use print and screen-based information technology Make routine decisions to correct abnormal system performance Recognise, respond to and solve problems related to cane traffic movements |
Sectors
Sugar milling (SUG)