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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Implement daily train plan
  2. Rail traffic movements are checked to ensure they are achievable in accordance with daily train plan and organisational procedures
  3. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
  4. Resources are confirmed in accordance with daily train plan and workplace procedures as required
  5. Required train notices and instructions are prepared and issued in accordance with daily train plan and organisational procedures
  6. Amend daily train plan
  7. Status of daily train plan is determined based on proposed rail traffic movements and track possessions/works
  8. Daily train plan is amended as required, to accommodate other rail traffic movement priorities
  9. Contingency plans are developed in accordance with organisational procedures
  10. Information relating to rail traffic movement within the area of control is obtained and analysed
  11. Amendments to daily train plans received by facsimile, email and train notices are validated and applied in accordance with organisational procedures
  12. Resources to implement planned rail traffic movements and contingency plans are identified and resources are allocated in accordance with organisational requirements as required
  13. Documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  14. Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
  15. Daily train plan is amended, as required, to accommodate other rail traffic movement priorities
  16. Amendments to daily train plans are received, validated and applied in accordance with organisational procedures
  17. Resources to implement planned rail traffic movements and contingency plans are identified in accordance with organisational requirements

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 relevant safeworking systems and workplace procedures

communicating with others when implementing and amending daily train plans

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

implementing daily train movements systematically

maintaining required documentation

monitoring and making amendments to the daily train plan

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures and information

using appropriate infotechnology when amending daily train plan

working collaboratively with others when implementing and amending daily train plans.


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:

familiarity with yards, depots and, where applicable, station workings

organisational procedures for planning and controlling train operations

restrictions relating to loads and conditions

route restrictions, geography and limitations

safeworking and signalling system requirements, where applicable

timetabling and train planning protocols

train control diagrams and graphing.