Assessor Resource

TLIC0009
Perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.

It includes assisting in all movements and related activities required to achieve operational requirements, changing work locations, handing over a train to a relief crew, providing customer service and maintaining customer safety.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when performing train guard duties in traffic for a passenger train in accordance with operational requirements, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in trains and ancillary equipment

applying information about track or road to train operations

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring journey schedule

monitoring train performance and security to facilitate optimum safe operation including appropriate braking system

monitoring train performance including passenger safety and comfort during service

performing handover and relief activities in accordance with workplace procedures

performing on-train guard duties in accordance with workplace procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, vehicles or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

on-train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

procedures for carrying out in-service checks

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

track and road characteristics

train characteristics

train equipment and systems

workplace procedures and operating requirements.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in trains and ancillary equipment

applying information about track or road to train operations

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring journey schedule

monitoring train performance and security to facilitate optimum safe operation including appropriate braking system

monitoring train performance including passenger safety and comfort during service

performing handover and relief activities in accordance with workplace procedures

performing on-train guard duties in accordance with workplace procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, vehicles or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

on-train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

procedures for carrying out in-service checks

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

track and road characteristics

train characteristics

train equipment and systems

workplace procedures and operating requirements.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

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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
On-train duties are performed in a manner which provides optimal customer safety and in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and instructions 
 
 
 
 
Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems 
 
 
 
Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Identity of relieving crew is checked and confirmed 
 
 
Relieving guard position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements 
 
 

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