Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

TLIC0009 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC0009 - Perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform guard duties as part of passenger train operations in accordance with safeworking and regulatory requirements, and workplace procedures.It includes assisting in all movements and related activities required to achieve operational requirements, changing work locations, handing over a train to a relief crew, providing customer service and maintaining customer safety.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.Work is performed under minimal supervision, generally within a team environment. It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures when performing train guard duties in traffic for a passenger train in accordance with operational requirements, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field C – Vehicle Operation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform on-train role/duties efficiently and effectively
  • On-train duties are performed in a manner which provides optimal customer safety and in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and instructions
       
Element: Right of way activities are performed to ensure train is operated safely within the confines of platform or station limits
       
Element: On-train duties are performed to meet specified timetable and schedule in accordance with on-time running standards
       
Element: Train carriages, and equipment performance and operation are monitored to optimise running conditions by identifying faults, defects and deficiencies
       
Element: Relevant workplace procedures, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage
       
Element: Complete train journey
  • Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems
       
Element: Relevant workplace procedures, safeworking and signalling requirements are followed throughout train operations
       
Element: Assistance is provided to customers as required in accordance with workplace requirements
       
Element: Correspondence and/or cash and/or valuables are carried in cooperation with relevant personnel
       
Element: Platform duties are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Instructions from network control officer and other relevant personnel are received, interpreted and applied to ensure safe and effective control of train
       
Element: Communications are maintained with network control and other relevant personnel during train journey in accordance with workplace rules and procedures, and safeworking systems
       
Element: Instructions concerning train operation are given to relevant personnel to ensure safe and efficient on-time running
       
Element: Instructions are verified as required, interpreted and followed, in accordance with relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems and requirements, and organisational policies and procedures, to ensure actions taken are appropriate and safe
       
Element: Fixed and hand signals, and verbal movement commands are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems and organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Carry out inspections during train journey
  • Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Identified problems and or defects are reported and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures, other regulatory requirements and manufacturer instructions
       
Element: Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Train braking system is monitored as appropriate in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Safety of train is monitored through on-board surveillance systems
  • Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Checks and terminus inspections of train are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Incidents or unusual occurrences are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures
       
Element: Conduct train handover to relieving crew
  • Identity of relieving crew is checked and confirmed
       
Element: Relevant personnel are advised of condition and location of train
       
Element: Relieving crew is updated and documentation is completed and/or handed over as required
       
Element: Accept train handover as relief guard
  • Relieving guard position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Identity of train guard is confirmed
       
Element: Train status and/or other relevant information and/or documentation is received and referred to in accordance with organisational requirements as required
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

adapting to differences in trains and ancillary equipment

applying information about track or road to train operations

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

modifying activities depending on operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

monitoring journey schedule

monitoring train performance and security to facilitate optimum safe operation including appropriate braking system

monitoring train performance including passenger safety and comfort during service

performing handover and relief activities in accordance with workplace procedures

performing on-train guard duties in accordance with workplace procedures

reading and interpreting relevant instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising problems that may arise and taking appropriate action

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, vehicles or equipment.

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:

applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines

on-train controls, instruments and indicators and their purpose, location and use

procedures for carrying out in-service checks

relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental procedures and regulations

requirements for completing relevant documentation

track and road characteristics

train characteristics

train equipment and systems

workplace procedures and operating requirements.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
On-train duties are performed in a manner which provides optimal customer safety and in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and instructions 
 
 
 
 
Train documentation is received, interpreted and applied in accordance with relevant workplace procedures and safeworking systems 
 
 
 
Passengers are advised of station identification, emergency situations and other critical information, using train communications system in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
Train visual checks are made in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
Arrival procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Identity of relieving crew is checked and confirmed 
 
 
Relieving guard position is taken up at correct time and location in accordance with organisational requirements 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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