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

TLIC2059A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Propel and operate light on-track equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC2059A - Propel and operate light on-track equipment
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to propel and operate light on-track equipment. Light on-track equipment is considered to be less than 10 tonnes that may be lifted on or off track mechanically. Light on-track equipment requires a basic operator skill level in manipulation, coordination, alignment and functional activity, with little complexity or variance in overall activity. This typically covers equipment carrying out basic repetitive and alignment type activities.Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to meet organisational requirements to operate each individual piece of equipment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to propel and operate light equipment on track as part of workplace activities across a variety of rail operational contexts.Operators will need to have fulfilled licence and/or certification requirements for the type of equipment being used.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
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 pre-operational equipment checks
  • Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • If applicable, log books are checked and completed accurately in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specification
  • Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Obtain approval to place equipment on track
  • Protection officer or person in charge of work (PICOW) is contacted to obtain approval to place light on-track equipment on track and move to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures
       
Element: Operate light equipment on track
  • Equipment is travelled to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures
  • Equipment is prepared for work
  • Equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer and organisational procedures
  • Equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications
  • If applicable, warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation
       
Element: Stable or off track equipment
  • Protection officer or PICOW is contacted to direct where and when to stable or off track equipment
  • Equipment is propelled to nominated stabling or off-track location
  • Equipment is stabled or off tracked as directed
  • Protection officer or PICOW is contacted and informed when the light on-track equipment is stabled or off tracked
  • Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment
       
Element: Perform post-operational equipment procedures
  • Post-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements
  • Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Post-operating service schedules are conducted according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • If applicable, log books are checked and completed
  • Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated by consistently meeting the requirements of the critical aspects for assessment over a period of time by means of evidence of work performed in a log book or similar documentation.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant rail safety, OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations

Organisational procedures for the operation of light on-track equipment

Problems that may occur when operating light on-track equipment, and action that can be taken to report or resolve them

Hazards that may exist when operating light on-track equipment, and ways of controlling the risks involved

Emergency procedures

Network owner’s rules and regulations applicable to the job role

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when operating minor track equipment

Follow operational instructions

Complete documentation related to work activities

Use appropriate numeric functions when operating equipment

Work collaboratively with others when operating minor track equipment

Report and rectify within limits of own role identified problems, faults and malfunctions when operating minor track equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate potential hazards during work activities

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to equipment

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

RANGE STATEMENT

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Light on-track equipment may include:

spike pullers (ride on)

spike drivers

ballast scarifiers

multi-spindle borers

small sleeper spacers

dog screw setters/drivers

power track jacks

various fastening applicators

joint lifters

rail-mounted compressors

profile grinders

Liaison may include:

protection officer

PICOW

fellow workers

Communication systems may include:

two-way radios

radio headsets

telephones, including mobile phones

agreed audible or hand signals

Depending on work context, safety and personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

hearing protection

gloves

sunscreen

safety glasses

insect repellent

safety headwear

safety footwear

portable radios and mobile phones

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, organisational procedures may be known as:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

workplace procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

relevant legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state or territory

operational instructions

organisational policies and procedures

relevant log and/or record book

maintenance notices, records and requests

local authority regulations and procedures

technical instructions

manufacturer or workplace equipment instructions and operation manuals

emergency procedure manuals

two-way radio or mobile telephone operation procedures

legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards

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
Detailed pre-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures 
If applicable, log books are checked and completed accurately in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer specification 
Problems with equipment are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 
Identified problems are reported and documented in accordance with organisational procedures 
Protection officer or person in charge of work (PICOW) is contacted to obtain approval to place light on-track equipment on track and move to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures 
Equipment is travelled to designated location in accordance with network owner’s procedures 
Equipment is prepared for work 
Equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with the relevant codes of practice, safeworking systems, manufacturer and organisational procedures 
Equipment is operated to meet organisational standards and specifications 
If applicable, warning systems are monitored and responded to appropriately during operation 
Protection officer or PICOW is contacted to direct where and when to stable or off track equipment 
Equipment is propelled to nominated stabling or off-track location 
Equipment is stabled or off tracked as directed 
Protection officer or PICOW is contacted and informed when the light on-track equipment is stabled or off tracked 
Equipment is left stored in appropriate manner and location to ensure security and protection of equipment 
Post-operational equipment checks are conducted according to manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures to identify defects and maintenance requirements 
Identified problems are reported in accordance with organisational procedures 
Post-operating service schedules are conducted according to organisational procedures 
If applicable, log books are checked and completed 
Required documentation is completed in accordance with organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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