Assessor Resource

SUGTCCT3A
Control cane traffic movements

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Not applicable.

This is a Specialist unit. It covers the skills and knowledge required to control movements on the cane railway network to ensure safe train separation, efficient running of the traffic system and continuous, fresh supply of cane to the mill. It may also include controlling truck movements.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

Not applicable.



Evidence Required

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The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.

Ability to:

1. Receive information on status of all traffic movements and occurrences on the cane rail network. This is done at commencement of shift and may include use of verbal advice, log books, incident reports, mimic boards and related documentation

2. Confirm status of traffic movements including location of all trains and maintenance crews

3. Operate communication system to provide relevant, timely instructions and advice to all relevant personnel including factory, transportation personnel, farmers and harvester operators. Information provided includes instructions, running information including schedule changes for pick ups and deliveries, maintenance status including location of non-operational locomotives and damaged bins and other hazards and all other information affecting cane transportation operations

4. Demonstrate procedures for controlling train movements including issuing clearances, arranging and co-ordinating train crossings, arrivals and departures

5. Apply procedure to calculate efficient loads within equipment capacities and rail system tolerances

6. Use systems and tools such as mimic boards, control sheets and train graphs to monitor and maintain safe operations and schedules

7. Maintain workplace records in a timely manner so they reflect up-to-date information. This may require use of mimic boards

8. Prepare for and conduct handover. This includes ensuring that all records are accurate and updated and that incoming traffic controllers are aware of traffic system status including hazards or incidents

Knowledge of:

9. Relevant state OHS legislation, standards and industry codes of practice relating to work responsibilities

10. Safe work procedures including awareness of health and safety hazards related to work responsibilities and associated control measures

11. Factors that impact on the scheduling of traffic movements including an understanding of the relationship between these factors. Factors can include:

mill status and current crush rate

next planned mill stop

timing of crib breaks

availability of empty bins, taking into account mixed bin fleet if appropriate

availability of full-yard space

availability of empty-yard space

contractor/harvester rates

siding status

track infrastructure condition

rolling stock condition

transport schedule amendments

12. Procedures for co-ordinating locomotive and/or truck departures/arrivals and train crossings

13. Procedures for recording information. This includes operating procedures for using mimic boards and physical records such as control sheets

14. Relevant personnel and factory departments to be notified of traffic movement instructions and advice. This includes an understanding of the information relevant to each group/person

15. Communication systems, protocols and standards when using 2-way radios and handheld transceivers

16. Detailed information on maintaining mimic board information

17. Awareness of conditions that are unusual or unplanned and related options for response. This includes an understanding of implications of different options for maintaining safe and efficient traffic movement

18. Factors that impact on efficient performance. These include:

labour

crib breaks

holding locos

waiting time (last bin)

fuel use

loads

scheduled cleaning and programmed maintenance.

Relationship with other standards

Pre-requisite units

There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.

Co-assessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

Transport system and associated information and communication systems and equipment

Relevant codes of practice and industry standards

Workplace information required to determine and monitor safe traffic movements on the cane transport network. This includes provision of a traffic schedule against which to assess, adjust and monitor work progress against schedule

Operating procedures related to work responsibilities

Housekeeping standards and procedures

Workplace information recording systems, requirements and procedures

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Not applicable.

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, licensing requirements, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice and sugar industry codes of practice related to cane railway and transport operations

Workplace information can include master schedule, daily schedule, bin allotments, mill crushing rate, harvesting roster, train running slips, maintenance advice

Network systems can include block sections and check points, multiple trains in block, mimic board, train graphs and control sheets

Instructions may be written or verbal

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

Communication methods include use of two-way radios used in accordance with workplace requirements and state authority protocols

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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
Participate in shift handover process to identify status and occurrences affecting traffic control 
Confirm status of traffic activities on the cane railway network and in the empty and full yards 
Establish communication with drivers, crews and other relevant personnel 
Housekeeping standards are maintained 
Train movement instructions are issued to maintain safe operations 
The communication system is used to provide timely information to relevant personnel 
Clearance instructions are issued 
Point-to-point clearances are issued 
Access to the rail network is controlled, including access by drivers, navvies, contractors, harvesting crews and other third parties 
Train passing is arranged and co-ordinated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Transportation movements are managed using rail network procedures and systems 
Transport departures and arrivals are co-ordinated and adjusted 
Train running times are monitored and opportunities to improve efficiency are identified and acted upon 
Train loads are maximized within load limits 
Train passing is managed to minimize delays and maintain safe operations 
Overall operating efficiencies are monitored and optimised 
Train movements and related workplace information is recorded according to workplace recording requirements 
Recording systems and advice reflects accurate information at the time of handover 
Handover is carried out according to workplace procedure 
Traffic controllers are aware of system and related equipment status at completion of handover 

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