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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Take up lookout position
  2. Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Location of lookout position is confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
  4. Sighting distance of rail traffic is calculated in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Unsafe and/or ineffective lookout positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Audible warning equipment is tested as required
  7. Changed local conditions are identified and impact on lookout position is determined
  8. Effectiveness of lookout placement and method of communicating rail traffic movements is tested and confirmed
  9. Conduct lookout duties
  10. Vigilance is maintained at all times
  11. Approach of rail traffic is communicated using agreed methodology in accordance with workplace procedures
  12. Hand signals are used to confirm safe conditions to rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures
  13. Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies
  14. Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures
  15. Emergencies and incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

communicating effectively with individuals and work groups

complying with worksite protection plan

complying with relevant workplace safeworking system rules and procedures

identifying job hazards including unsafe and ineffective lookout positions and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

providing sufficient warning time for workers and equipment to move to a safe place

taking up lookout position that enables effective communication of rail traffic movements

using hand signals (with or without a flag or light) to communicate with rail traffic crew in accordance with workplace instructions.


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:

audible warning equipment and its use

emergency management plan and workplace procedures

rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager

relevant rail danger zones and safeworking systems

relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager policies, procedures, rules and protocols for identifying unsafe situations or emergencies

relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols.