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TLIF2062
Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply a basic awareness of applicable safeworking rules and regulations to work functions in the rail industry.

It includes interpreting and applying safeworking rules and protocols, recognising and reporting unsafe situations, following safeworking procedures, and taking appropriate safety precautions.

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

Work is performed under established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of duty of care responsibility.

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

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations

1.1

Relevant procedures for applicable safeworking rules and regulations are identified, accessed and interpreted when carrying out work activities as part of rail operations

1.2

Relevant safeworking regulations are applied to all work activities applicable to rail functions

1.3

Communications are conducted in accordance with applicable safeworking system requirements

1.4

Appropriate communications records are maintained as required, in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations

2

Recognise and report unsafe situations

2.1

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

2.2

Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and workplace procedures

2.3

Situations in the work environment identified as unsafe are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and regulations

3

Follow safeworking rules and procedures

3.1

Relevant protocols are followed as specified in applicable safeworking system rules and regulations, as required

3.2

Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations

3.3

Appropriate safety precautions are interpreted and followed during work activities, in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and regulations

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:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others applicable to rail operations concerned

completing documentation related to safeworking requirements applicable to rail functions concerned

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant rules, regulations and instructions applicable to rail operations concerned

recognising problems and hazards that may arise during rail operations and taking appropriate action

working collaboratively with others to fulfil safeworking requirements applicable to rail operations concerned.

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 regulations, nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

communication protocols as they relate to the functions of the occupation concerned

emergency management plan

rail terminology as defined in applicable safeworking system

safeworking system rules and workplace procedures.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail 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 include:

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

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

applicable documentation with terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Transport Operator safeworking system including workplace procedures, regulations, rules and codes of practice.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations

1.1

Relevant procedures for applicable safeworking rules and regulations are identified, accessed and interpreted when carrying out work activities as part of rail operations

1.2

Relevant safeworking regulations are applied to all work activities applicable to rail functions

1.3

Communications are conducted in accordance with applicable safeworking system requirements

1.4

Appropriate communications records are maintained as required, in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations

2

Recognise and report unsafe situations

2.1

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

2.2

Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and workplace procedures

2.3

Situations in the work environment identified as unsafe are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and regulations

3

Follow safeworking rules and procedures

3.1

Relevant protocols are followed as specified in applicable safeworking system rules and regulations, as required

3.2

Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations

3.3

Appropriate safety precautions are interpreted and followed during work activities, in accordance with applicable safeworking rules and regulations

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

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation guide.

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:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others applicable to rail operations concerned

completing documentation related to safeworking requirements applicable to rail functions concerned

implementing contingency plans

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

reading and interpreting relevant rules, regulations and instructions applicable to rail operations concerned

recognising problems and hazards that may arise during rail operations and taking appropriate action

working collaboratively with others to fulfil safeworking requirements applicable to rail operations concerned.

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 regulations, nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

communication protocols as they relate to the functions of the occupation concerned

emergency management plan

rail terminology as defined in applicable safeworking system

safeworking system rules and workplace procedures.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail 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 include:

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

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

applicable documentation with terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Transport Operator safeworking system including workplace procedures, regulations, rules and codes of practice.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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