1

Prepare to manage rail yard/terminal

1.1

Purpose of rail yard/terminal operations is identified and explained

1.2

Principal factors involved in rail yard/terminal operations are identified and explained

1.3

Methods by which rail yard/terminal operations can be measured are identified and implemented

1.4

Functionality and operability of rail yard/terminal layout is explained

1.5

Interfaces between rail transport operators who access or connect with the rail yard/terminal are explained

1.6

Chain of responsibility requirements are explained

2

Oversee rail yard/terminal operational requirements

2.1

Factors that contribute to optimal rail yard/terminal capacity and operational requirements are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel

2.2

Strategies for developing and maintaining optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements are developed and implemented

2.3

Methods by which optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements can be measured are developed and applied

2.4

Factors that could impact on scheduled activities are outlined and optimal rail yard/terminal operations and strategies to manage them are developed and implemented

2.5

Relevant communication systems and protocols are identified and implemented

2.6

Protocols for rolling stock arrivals or departures from the rail yard/terminal are developed and applied

3

Oversee rail yard/terminal resourcing requirements

3.1

Equipment required for rail yard/terminal operations is identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.2

Contractor/external service requirements are documented and their work is supervised as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.3

Rail yard/terminal maintenance requirements are identified, arranged and supervised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.4

Responsibilities at interfaces with other rail transport operators are defined and allocated in accordance with regulatory and organisational policies and procedures

4

Implement the organisational safety management system

4.1

Organisational safety management system (SMS) local safety requirements are identified, and managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.2

Rail yard/terminal safety plans are identified, confirmed as appropriate and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.3

Required safety equipment is confirmed and arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.4

Movement of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS

4.5

Integrity of vehicles programmed for movements is monitored and suitable risk controls are applied to enable movements to proceed

4.6

Individual worksite areas within rail yard/terminal are protected to ensure they can be isolated safely

4.7

Stabling of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS

4.8

Contractor/visitor access protocols are implemented and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.9

Security systems and protocols are identified, implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5

Develop and implement rail yard/terminal emergency procedures

5.1

Rail yard/terminal emergency equipment requirements are confirmed and documented

5.2

Rail yard/terminal hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are developed and documented

5.3

Rail yard/terminal emergency response procedures is communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5.4

Evacuation drills and debriefings are arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5.5

Issues arising from evacuation drills and/or debriefings are identified and addressed

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Changes in rail industry operations and technology with implications for rail yard/terminal operations

Key principles and practices associated with rail yard/terminal operations

Key regulatory requirements and standards for participants in the rail industry

Rail industry terminology, including terminology used in technical standards

Relevant information:

audit program information

changes to regulations

compliance and enforcement regime

rail regulatory requirements

safety notices

Rail regulatory framework

Relevance of national and international standards related to the rail industry

Relevant rail safety, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental legislation related to rail yard/terminal operations

Safeworking systems used within and interfacing with, rail yard/terminal operations

Types of vehicles within rail yards/terminals

Required skills:

Access and use rail industry standards

Communicate effectively with others and interpret complex information relating to rail yard/terminal operations and interfacing rail network/s

Develop and maintain currency of rail industry knowledge and regulatory requirements

Research information related to the rail industry and rail yard/terminal operations

Review changing regulatory information

Work ethically and in accordance with legislation

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:

required 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 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:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, 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.

Rail yards/terminals may include:

freight terminals

intermodal terminals

marshalling yards

rolling stock maintenance yards

private sidings

Rail yard/terminal layout must include:

rail infrastructure capacities

stop boards and speed boards

types of operations being carried out

yard limits

Rail transport operators may include:

freight operators

rail infrastructure manager

rail passenger operators

rolling stock owners

Personnel may include:

contractors

maintenance staff

security staff

shunting staff

train crews

Resources may include:

equipment

maintenance personnel

rolling stock

tractors

yard personnel

Vehicles may include:

trains

locomotives

trams/light rail cars

wagons

tractors

road vehicles

hi-rail vehicles

track maintenance vehicles

track plant

Visitors may include:

auditors

contractors

regulators

Safety requirements may include:

ensuring emergencies and incidents are properly managed

identifying and managing risk

protecting persons from injury

protecting property from damage

Emergencies may include:

collisions

derailments

equipment failures

personal injuries