Assessor Resource

TLIW2041A
Clip points and apply rail safety equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit involves the application of network owner policies and procedures for clipping points and applying rail safety equipment within the rail network.

All activities are performed under 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 clip points and apply rail safety equipment in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

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

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 required 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 OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements

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

correct procedure for determining the location of points to be clipped

clipping and unclipping points correctly

applying and removing safety devices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

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 yard

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

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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 an appropriate range of situations in the workplace such as a rail yard

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Required knowledge:

Organisational and/or network owner policies and procedures for placing and removing points, clips and safety devices

Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

Relevant occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and work practices

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups

Measure distances

Read and interpret organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points, clips and safety devices

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use personal protective equipment conforming to required standards

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

Equipment may include:

point clips

locks

digging equipment

spanner

pinch bar

hammer

points winding equipment

Points may include:

swing nose

electro

pneumatic

manual

ground frames

trailable

Personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

eye protection

gloves

head protection

Relevant yard personnel may include:

yard coordinator

foreman shunter/shunting supervisor

senior driver

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of points to be unclipped 
Relevant yard personnel are contacted and informed as required in accordance with network owner policies and procedures 
Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately 
Where required, points are restored to correct position in accordance with network owner policies and procedures 
Relevant yard personnel are notified that clip and, where used, lock has been removed 
Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of safety device/s to be applied 
Position that safety device/s are to be placed in is confirmed 
Equipment is checked for integrity in accordance with network owner policies and procedures 
Safety device/s are placed in correct position and, where required, locked in accordance with network owner policies and procedures 
Relevant yard personnel are notified that safety device/s are applied and secured 
Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of safety device/s to be removed 
Safety device/s are removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately 
Relevant yard personnel are notified that safety device/s and, where used, lock have been removed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIW2041A - Clip points and apply rail safety equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

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