Assessor Resource

TLIL3083A
Implement a track work authority and manage rail traffic through worksites

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from the applicable state or territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

The unit includes the application of Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite protection.

All activities are performed under established rules and procedures.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a track work authority (TWA) and manage rail traffic through worksites in accordance with Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.

Licensing or certification requirements are not 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

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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 required knowledge and skills

relevant workplace rules and procedures

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

reading and interpreting responsibilities for worksite protection from worksite safety plan

identifying appropriate resources for worksite protection

conducting pre-start briefing for work group

determining and setting out protection

coordinating protection as rail traffic travels through worksite

explaining how to manage unsafe situations and emergencies

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 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 knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Access Provider policies, procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within workplace role

Access Provider rules and procedures

Access Provider rules and procedures for working around electrical infrastructure

Audible warning equipment and its use

Equipment available for worksite protection

Hand, light and flag signals and signs used by day or night

Operational communication protocols and systems

Positioning requirements for hand signallers

Rail terminology as defined by the applicable Access Provider

Track work authorities

Worksite protection plans

Required skills:

Apply procedures for the use of railway track signals when applicable

Communicate effectively with individuals and work groups

Effectively place protection

Follow workplace policies, procedures and protocols

Identify, respond to and/or report unsafe situations and emergencies

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Use required personal protective equipment conforming to Access Provider requirements

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

Worksites may include:

rail corridor

danger zone:

running line

parallel networks (adjacent access providers, shared corridor)

adjacent lines

sidings/yards

platforms/buildings

structures

Terminology used will be:

as defined by the applicable track safeworking system and operating procedures

Work may occur:

under varied visibility conditions

Safety assessment will be:

as defined within the workplace procedures

as defined in the safety assessment for work including:

view - line of sight

direction of approaching rail traffic

speed of approaching rail traffic

safety place

changed local conditions

Communications equipment and systems may include:

hand and audible signals

two-way radio

telephone/mobile phone

signage

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:

warning devices, whistles and sirens

railway track signals

demarcation barriers

lights and flags

electronic devices

Network control officer may be:

network controller

train controller

area controller

signaller

Information and documents may include:

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

worksite safety plan

emergency plan

pre-work briefing

worksite protection plan

Unsafe situations may include:

risks to the individual

risks to other workers

risks to the public

risks to rail traffic

risks to network physical assets

Audible warning equipment may include:

horn

whistle

Communication protocols may include:

general safety

transmitting and receiving messages:

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

testing communications equipment

emergency messages

Worksite protection plans may include:

defining the limits of the worksite

identifying safe places

identifying positions for inner/outer handsignaller and lookouts

identifying level and pedestrian crossings

identifying fixed rail infrastructure including:

signals

overhead structures

bridges/tunnels

turn outs

minimum sighting distances

parallel lines

Considerations for TWA placement may include:

meaning of:

inner protection

outer protection

intermediate

hand signals

train speeds

line of sight

location conditions

worksite characteristics

multiple work activities

type of work activity

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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
Worksite protection plan is sourced and read for TWA terms 
Network control officer is notified of the intention to use a TWA 
Responsibilities of protection officer for worksite protection are identified from the worksite protection plan 
Permission to issue a TWA is requested from network control officer 
Permission to use a TWA is documented in accordance with Access Provider requirements 
Equipment required for TWA protection is identified and checked for functional condition 
Protection is placed in accordance with the worksite protection plan 
Work group supervisor is advised that protection is in place 
Vigilance is maintained and protection officer is alerted to approaching rail traffic in accordance with workplace rules and procedures 
Arrangements are made for equipment to be removed from the danger zone 
Work group is instructed to move to a safe place prior to passage of rail traffic 
Safety of track for passage of rail traffic is confirmed with work group supervisor 
Instructions are issued to rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures 
That worksite protection is in place prior to work groups returning to the worksite is ensured 
Protection, placement and equipment is continually monitored for effectiveness in accordance with safety assessment 
Communication is conducted with work group supervisor to confirm that work activity is complete and track is safe 
Network control officer is advised that the TWA has been fulfilled 
Fulfilment of TWA is documented in accordance with Access Provider and/or organisational requirements 
Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified 
Work group is instructed to move to a safe place 
Appropriate action is taken to minimise risk and/or injury in accordance with workplace procedures 
Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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