Subjects
A total of 15 unitsof competency comprising: 10 core units listed below plus 4 specialist elective units from the 1 general elective unit from the general elective units listed below or Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
Participate in basic workplace communication | |
Use communications systems | |
Process workplace documentation | |
Follow work health and safety procedures | |
Apply fatigue management strategies | |
Safely access the rail corridor | |
Work effectively with others | |
Apply environmental procedures to rail infrastructure | |
Operate under track protection rules | |
Specialist elective units | |
Apply track fundamentals | |
Carry out basic workplace calculations | |
Perform lookout duties | |
Perform handsignaller duties | |
Conduct track protection assessment | |
Implement absolute signal blocking | |
General elective units | |
Control traffic with stop-slow bat | |
Implement traffic management plan | |
Conduct workplace information briefings | |
Apply accident-emergency procedures | |
Use audible track warning devices | |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | |
Clip and secure points | |
Place and remove temporary speed restriction equipment | |
Place and remove permanent way stop boards | |
Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment | |
