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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Use stand alone signalling control equipment
2. Signalling/point control equipment is identified and confirmed with network control officer, as required
3. Authority to operate signalling/point control equipment is obtained from network control officer
4. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and organisational requirements
5. Track environment is accessed safely in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Changed local conditions are identified
7. Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is operated safely in accordance with local instructions
8. Route is set and confirmed as correct to facilitate safe rail vehicle movement
9. Communication with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communications protocols and systems in accordance with workplace procedures
10. Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Restore stand alone signalling control equipment
12. Network Control Officer is informed when rail vehicle/s are clear of fouling points
13. Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is restored to correct position
14. Restoration is confirmed with Network Control Officer
15. Signalling/point control equipment is locked and secured as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
16. Identified equipment faults are reported 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 relevant workplace procedures communicating effectively with individuals and work groups following workplace policies, procedures and protocols identifying unsafe situations and emergencies operating stand alone signalling/point control equipment in accordance with workplace procedures restoring stand alone signalling/point control equipment in accordance with workplace procedures using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements.

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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:

operational communications protocols and systems Rail Infrastructure Manager policies, procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within duty of care workplace role Rail Infrastructure Manager rules and workplace procedures rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager recognition of points, signals and location features relevant rail danger zones.

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