Assessor Resource

TLIW3026B
Operate stand alone signalling_points control equipment

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 involves the skills and knowledge required to operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment on a rail network in accordance with Access Provider 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 workplace rules and procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

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

explaining procedures to maintain communication with network control officer

selecting and wearing appropriate PPE

correctly operating stand alone signalling and point control equipment

correctly restoring stand alone signalling and point control equipment

demonstrating locking and, where required, securing stand alone signalling control equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

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 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/or

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

Operational communication protocols and systems

Rail terminology as defined by the applicable Access Provider

Recognition of points, signals and location features

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and work groups

Follow workplace policies, procedures and protocols

Identify unsafe situations and emergencies

Operate points and signal controls

Use appropriate PPE 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.

Work locations may include:

rail corridor

danger zone:

running line

sidings/yards

platforms/buildings

Terminology will be:

as defined by the Access Provider

Work may occur:

by day or night

under varied weather conditions and situations

Safety assessment will be:

as defined within workplace procedures

as defined in the safety assessment for work including:

view - line of sight

direction of approaching trains

speed of approaching trains

position of safety

changed local conditions

Network control officer may be:

network controller

train controller

area controller

signaller

Communication may include:

receiving and passing on verbal messages/information

reporting unsafe situations and responding to emergencies

general safety and emergency messages

Communication protocols and systems may include:

general safety

transmitting and receiving messages:

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

testing communications equipment

emergency messages

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

Rail vehicles may include:

trains

road/rail vehicles

track vehicles

Stand alone signalling equipment may include:

dual control point machines

ground frames

switchlocks

plunger lock points

small signal boxes

quadrant levers

master keys

tokens

Annett keys

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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
Signalling/point control equipment is identified and confirmed with network control officer, if applicable 
Authority to operate signalling/point control equipment is obtained from network control officer 
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in accordance with Access Provider and organisational requirements 
Track environment is accessed safely in accordance with workplace procedures 
Changed local conditions are identified 
Stand alone signalling control equipment is operated safely in accordance with any local instructions 
Route is set and confirmed as correct to facilitate safe rail vehicle movement 
Communication with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communication protocols and systems in accordance with workplace procedures 
Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Network control officer is informed when rail vehicle/s are clear of fouling points 
Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is restored to correct position 
Restoration is confirmed with network control officer 
Where required, signalling/point control equipment is locked and secured in accordance with workplace procedures 
Any identified equipment faults are reported in accordance with workplace procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIW3026B - Operate stand alone signalling_points control equipment
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