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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Enter Work On Track Authority limits
  2. Protection officers /possession protection officers are informed that rail traffic has arrived at the Work On Track Authority limits and confirmation that it is safe to enter is sought and obtained
  3. Communication with Network Control Officer is maintained using appropriate communications systems, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements and workplace procedures
  4. Permission to enter Work On Track Authority limits is documented in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and/or organisational requirements
  5. Authority to enter track protection is provided to rail traffic driver
  6. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  7. Rail traffic is piloted into the Work On Track Authority limit
  8. Advice regarding operating restrictions and conditions is given to rail traffic crew
  9. Exit Work On Track Authority limits
  10. Rail traffic is piloted to limit of the Work On Track Authority limits
  11. Permission is obtained from Network Control Officer for rail traffic to exit Work On Track Authority limits

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying safeworking procedures

communicating effectively with individuals and work groups

explaining procedures for granting permission for rail traffic to enter Work On Track Authority limit

following safeworking workplace policies, procedures, rules and protocols

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

identifying unsafe situations and emergencies.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

Rail Infrastructure Manager safeworking system policies, procedures, rules and protocols

Rail Infrastructure Manager emergency management procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies

rail terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager system

worksite protection plan.