Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.

It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to the monitoring and recording of rolling stock locations as part or workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify rolling stock

1.1 Current location and operational status of rolling stock are identified

1.2 Capacity, type and operational specification of rolling stock are identified

1.3 Current train consist information is obtained and interpreted

1.4 Operational management system is reviewed against observed status in accordance with workplace procedures

2Identify planned movements

2.1 Proposed rolling stock movements are identified

2.2 Status of current train movement plan is confirmed

2.3 Changes to planned train movements are checked and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

3Verify and record movement

3.1 Location and operational status of rolling stock are confirmed

3.2 Information on location of rolling stock is provided where appropriate

3.3 Operational management system is updated with information on location of rolling stock in accordance with workplace procedures

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 and/or guidelines

Relevant OH& 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 and/or 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 OH&S 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 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 at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all relevant weather conditions

Work may be conducted in:

restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Work may involve exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods and vehicles

Operational management systems include:

both the manual and computerised components for conveying, verifying and recording information and instructions between internal and external customers including other workplaces or individuals to whom a service is provided

Locations may include:

tracks and sidings within the workplace's network

other rail authorities' network

customer depots, sidings and yards

maintenance and servicing sites

yards within the workplace's network

Rolling stock includes:

all types of wagons and carriages

electric locomotives

multiple units including electric multiple units

rail tractors

diesel locomotives

railcars

steam locomotives

track maintenance vehicle

Proposed rolling stock movements include those originating from:

scheduled services

implementation of contingency plans

adjusted services

Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:

emergency procedures manuals

ADG Code

safeworking systems and requirements

Information/documents may include:

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

workplace procedures and job specification

induction and training materials

train movement plans

train schedules

rolling stock specifications

rolling stock records

emergency procedures manual

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

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state/territory regulations, codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

relevant Australian Standards and related regulatory requirements

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

This unit contains employability skills.