Assessor Resource

TLIF3058A
Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work involves the application of the relevant principles, protocols, rules and requirements of the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines to the work activities of the rail occupation concerned.

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

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions carried out on rail networks. It includes the correct use of communication protocols; interpreting and responding to radio, hand signal and light commands; interpreting and following relevant safeworking rules and protocols; and taking appropriate action in the event of safety incidents, unsafe situations or emergencies. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

identifying all applicable safeworking systems for their applicable occupation

using and responding appropriately to a range of radio, hand, light and flag signals as used for their applicable occupation

identifying unsafe or emergency situations that could occur in their workplace and appropriate responses

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to 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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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

Submission Requirements

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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:

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 OH&S and environmental protection legislation and policies

Basic understanding of applicable safeworking systems, requirements and limitations

Rail terminology as defined in the applicable safeworking system

Action to be taken in the event of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations and emergencies within the limits of responsibility under the applicable safeworking systems

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when applying safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

Read and interpret relevant safeworking rules, regulations and instructions applicable to the rail operations concerned

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to safeworking requirements applicable to the rail operations concerned

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others to fulfil safeworking requirements applicable to the rail operations concerned

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Recognise problems and hazards that may arise during rail operations and take appropriate action

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Check compliance between work and safeworking rules and regulations and take appropriate action as per standard operating procedures when non-compliance is identified

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

Work may include:

rail operations carried out in the state/territory concerned and covered by the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Terminology and related meanings will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Work may occur:

by day or night

in both normal and emergency situations

in all weather conditions

Communication protocols will be as specified within applicable safeworking system and may include:

general safety

emergency messages

testing communications equipment

transmitting and receiving messages

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

spoken figures

Communications equipment may include:

hand-held or portable equipment

fixed equipment

mobile/satellite phones

specialised testing facilities

Radio, hand, light and flag commands will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Track work protocols will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

end of train markers

gloves

sunscreen

sunglasses

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios/mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

hearing protection

Information and documents may include:

instructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operations

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

relevant occupancy authorities (where applicable)

train authorities (where applicable)

worksite safety plan (where applicable)

Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manuals

train running information (TRI)

train notices

train register books

failure reports

local instructions

take-off location documents

level crossing location documents

track and infrastructure drawings and diagrams

plant, equipment, track vehicle and communications equipment registers

operating and maintenance instructions of relevant equipment manufacturers

repair cards and books

voice communications log

safeworking forms

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes 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 Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S regulations

state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards

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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
Relevant safeworking system for the area where work activities are to be carried out is identified prior to commencing work 
Relevant rules for the applicable safeworking system are followed when carrying out activities as part of rail operation 
All work activities are conducted in compliance with the relevant state/territory safeworking regulations pertaining to the activities concerned 
Communication protocols are followed in accordance with the applicable safeworking system requirements 
Appropriate records of communications are maintained as required within the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 
The applicable safeworking system rules and procedures are applied in the use and interpretation of radio, hand, light and flag commands 
Hand signals are only used in conditions of good visibility 
Any command not clearly understood is regarded as a 'STOP' command in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Where applicable, relevant protocols are followed as specified in the safeworking system rules and procedures 
Appropriate records and documentation are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 
Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 
Where a safety incident, unsafe situation or emergency has been identified, appropriate action is taken to report and/or control the incident or situation in accordance with the limits of responsibility of the worker concerned and the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 
Appropriate records and documentation of an identified unsafe situation, an emergency, or a safety incident are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 
Records of identified unsafe situations, emergencies, or safety incidents are maintained in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures 

Forms

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