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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Manage network control systems and their components
2. Purpose of network control systems and their functions are identified and explained
3. Different types of network control systems are identified and discussed
4. Components of each type of network control system are identified and explained
5. Principles and major components of interlocking systems are identified, explained and used as the foundation for decision making
6. Safety implications associated with different types of signalling and interlocking systems are identified and used to guide decision making
7. Manage operation of train control systems
8. Functions of train control systems are identified and explained
9. Main components of a train control system and their purpose are identified and explained
10. Interaction of train control systems with rail operations is identified, explained and used as the basis for decision making
11. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
12. Possible impact train control systems can have on rail operations are identified, explained and taken into consideration in decision making

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:

accessing and using rail industry standards and safety management systems (SMSs) applying relevant safeworking and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others and interpreting complex information relating to rail operations identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards managing rail network control and train control systems and their functions researching relevant information reviewing regulatory information changes.

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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:

duty holders and their duties under rail safety legislation information to manage rail network control systems key concepts and definitions relating to rail assets and interfaces key principles and practices associated with railway operations key rail industry regulatory requirements and standards rail industry and rail industry terminology, including terminology used in rail industry standards rail regulatory framework rail safety operating principles rail system interoperability rail SMSs.

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