Assessor Resource

TLIF4090A
Implement safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work is performed using established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes.

The unit involves the implementation of 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 network control activities.

It covers the activities required of network controllers in the operation of safeworking procedures within their area of control.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and coordinate safeworking rules and regulations for network control activities. It includes implementing safeworking rules and regulations; applying and managing safeworking protocols and communications; and taking appropriate action in the event of safety incidents, unsafe situations or emergencies.

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

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 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/or equipment, and/or

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

Method of assessment

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 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:

Relevant OH&S, rail safety and environmental protection legislation and policies

Safeworking system types, requirements and limitations

Route integrity requirements, including general requirements, position of points and route occupancy requirements

Communication protocols as they relate to the functions of the safeworking systems concerned

Safeworking system rules and protocols applicable to the individual’s area of responsibility and/or control

Action to be taken in the event of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations, and emergencies applicable to the individual’s area of responsibility and/or control

Required skills:

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

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

Use appropriate numeric functions when applying safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions

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

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.

Terminology and related meanings will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Communications equipment may include:

hand-held or portable radios

fixed equipment

telephones, including mobile phones

fax machines

Relevant safeworking documentation may include:

rules and operating procedures

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

procedure manuals

train running information (TRI)

train notices

train register books

train graphs and/or diagrams

local instructions

track and infrastructure drawings and diagrams

log books

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

relevant state and territory OH&S regulations

state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation

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

relevant national, state and territory dangerous goods legislation

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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 rules for the applicable safeworking system are followed when carrying out network control activities as part of rail operation 
All network control activities are conducted in compliance with relevant state and territory safeworking rules and regulations 
Requirements of the safeworking systems are implemented and managed in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Communication protocols are applied and managed in accordance with applicable safeworking system requirements 
Authorities required by safeworking systems are issued in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations using communication systems 
Appropriate records of communications are managed as required within the applicable safeworking system rules, regulations and procedures 
Relevant protocols are managed as specified in the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed and managed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Where a safety incident, emergency or unsafe situation has been identified, appropriate action is taken to report and/or control the incident or situation in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Appropriate records and documentation of an identified unsafe situation, emergency or safety incident are maintained in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and regulations and organisational procedures 
Reports of the identified unsafe situation, emergency or safety incident are completed in accordance with organisational requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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