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

TLIC2078A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIC2078A - Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, interpret and respond to fixed signals and trackside signs in accordance with network owner and/or organisational policies and procedures.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is suitable for people who are required to identify and respond to trackside signals and signs as part of their job role. They may be working within a rail operational or infrastructure environment.
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: Identify and respond to running signals and indicators
  • Types and functions of running signal and indicators are identified in accordance with network owner procedures
  • Indications and aspects displayed by running signals and indicators are identified and interpreted
  • Hand signals and/or track warning signals are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the running signal or indicator
  • Illegal or irregular indications or aspects displayed by running signals or indicators are indentified and appropriate action is taken
       
Element: Identify and respond to shunting signals and subsidiary signals
  • Types and functions of shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified in accordance with network owner procedures
  • Indications displayed by shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified and interpreted
  • Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the shunting signal
  • Illegal or irregular indications displayed by shunting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken
       
Element: Interpret and respond to trackside signs
  • Permanent trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • Temporary trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
       
Element: Respond to and report defective or irregular signals or trackside signs
  • Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are responded to in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
  • Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are reported and recorded in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures
       


Evidence Required

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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 required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and organisational procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Assessment must include exercises which demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:

identifying types of fixed signals used in rail networks

identifying the different indications and aspects displayed by fixed signals in the rail networks

identifying types of trackside signs in the rail networks

responding to different indications and aspects displayed by fixed signals in the rail networks

responding to different trackside signs in the rail networks

correct workplace requirements for responding to illegal or irregular indications displayed by running signals or shunting signals

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

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 organisational

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

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including organisational 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, 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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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes such as: relevant network owner and/or organisational policies and procedures, relevant Australian Standards and related requirements, relevant sate/territory environmental legislation

Procedures to be followed in emergencies

Relevant sections of legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Signalling system for each network

Use of communications equipment

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others

Complete required documentation

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

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

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information (including numerical information) relevant to vehicle operations

Work collaboratively with others when identifying and responding to signals and trackside signs

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

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

Running signals may include:

single colour light

double colour light

semaphore

indicators

position light repeaters

colour light repeaters

banner repeaters

turnout repeaters

co acting

starting

home starting

distant

outer home

home

automatic

controlled

turnout units

Indicators may include:

route indicators

colour light point indicators

colour light catch point indicators

mechanical light point indicators

mechanical catch point indicators

U indicators

Indications and aspects may include:

clear

caution

medium caution

low speed

close up

stop

Shunting signals may include:

colour light shunting signals

semaphore shunting signals

intermediate shunting signals

banner shunting signals

shunt repeater

wrong road signals

Subsidiary signals may include:

calling on signals

shunt ahead signals

dead end signals

shunt repeater

Permanent trackside signs may include:

permanent speed signs

yard limit signs

landmarks

shunting limit signs

stop signs

catch point

derail signal

rolling stock prohibition signs

whistle signs/boards

no whistle signs

clearance markers

signal designation signs

instruction signs

level crossing signs

Temporary signs may include:

caution speed signs

warning speed signs

clearance signs

worksite warning signs

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Types and functions of running signal and indicators are identified in accordance with network owner procedures 
Indications and aspects displayed by running signals and indicators are identified and interpreted 
Hand signals and/or track warning signals are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures 
Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the running signal or indicator 
Illegal or irregular indications or aspects displayed by running signals or indicators are indentified and appropriate action is taken 
Types and functions of shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified in accordance with network owner procedures 
Indications displayed by shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified and interpreted 
Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the shunting signal 
Illegal or irregular indications displayed by shunting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken 
Permanent trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures 
Temporary trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures 
Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are responded to in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures 
Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are reported and recorded in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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