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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify site protection requirements
2. Worksite protection plan briefing conducted by relevant personnel is attended
3. Responsibilities as handsignaller for protection are identified and clarified as required
4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
5. Tools and equipment required for handsignalling duties are identified, obtained and checked for functional condition
6. Communications equipment to be used is tested and set to correct channel
7. Take up handsignaller position
8. Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures
9. Unsafe and/or ineffective signalling positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Handsignalling positions that conform to worksite protection plan and workplace procedures are identified and the most appropriate position is chosen
11. Situational awareness is conducted to identify potential risks
12. Audible track warning devices are applied in accordance with workplace procedures as required
13. Effectiveness of handsignalling position and communications protocols are confirmed
14. Use hand signal commands to manage rail traffic
15. Vigilance is maintained at all times
16. Protection Officer is alerted to approaching rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures
17. Correct hand signal is displayed to rail traffic in accordance with Protection Officer instructions
18. Verbal instructions are provided to train driver as required
19. Railway track signals are replaced as required
20. Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies
21. Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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 and responding to hand, light and flag signals during the day and at night applying Rail Infrastructure Manager procedures for using railway track signals communicating effectively with individuals and work groups ensuring effectiveness of handsignalling placement explaining appropriate action in an unsafe situation and/or emergency in accordance with workplace procedures following workplace policies, procedures and safeworking protocols giving and interpreting STOP and ALL CLEAR hand signals in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager workplace procedures identifying and selecting correct equipment and ensuring equipment functional condition identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards identifying unsafe and ineffective handsignalling positions taking appropriate safety precautions when accessing the danger zone in accordance with workplace procedures taking up handsignalling position that enables effective communication with rail traffic crew using hand signal commands to instruct a rail traffic crew in a clear and timely manner.

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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:

hand, light and flag signals used during the day and at night operational communications protocols and safeworking systems positioning requirements for handsignallers Rail Infrastructure Manager and organisational policies, procedures, rules and protocols relevant to handsignaller duties Rail Infrastructure Manager emergency management plan rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager railway track signals and their use relevant rail danger zones worksite protection plan in accordance with workplace briefing and procedures.

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