Assessor Resource

TLIF2097A
Use audible track warning devices

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the application of legislative requirements, organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures for the use of ATWDs in the rail corridor.

Activities are performed following established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of responsibility of the person concerned.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to access, place and remove audible track warning devices (ATWDs) in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Licensing or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



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.

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

the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment

compliance with site safety plans, OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or

access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice

Method of assessment

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 a rail corridor

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Organisational procedures for:

placing and removing ATWDs

lost and stolen ATWDs

Relevant safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Required skills:

Read and interpret organisational procedures for placing and removing ATWDs

Communicate effectively with individuals and groups

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use personal protective equipment conforming to required standards

RANGE STATEMENT

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

Applicable regulations and legislation may include

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

relevant sections of the ADG Code

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

Audible track warning devices may be known as:

railway track signals

detonators

crackers

fog signals

Personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

eye protection

gloves

head protection

Information and documents may include:

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

worksite protection plans

safety briefings

stores issue and return documents

ATWD register

incident reports

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
Required ATWDs are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures 
ATWDs are checked to ensure that they are ‘in date’, in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
ATWDs are stored and transported in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Advice is confirmed as to where the ATWDs are to be placed 
ATWDs are placed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Safe distances from ATWDs are maintained for self and others in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
When advised, ATWDs are removed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Unused ATWDs are stored and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Out of date ATWDs are removed from service and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Defective ATWDs are removed from service, reported and returned in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 
Documentation is completed in accordance with organisational and/or network owner’s policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF2097A - Use audible track warning devices
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TLIF2097A - Use audible track warning devices

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