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

TLIF2062A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF2062A - Apply awareness of safeworking rules and regulations
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply a basic awareness of applicable safeworking rules and regulations to work functions in the rail industry. It includes interpreting and applying the applicable safeworking rules and protocols; recognising and reporting unsafe situations; following safeworking instructions and procedures; and taking appropriate safety precautions. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is performed under established procedures, with accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the prescribed outcomes within the limits of responsibility of the worker concerned.It involves the application of a basic awareness of applicable legislated rail safety requirements to the work activities of the rail occupation concerned.
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: Interpret applicable safeworking rules and regulations
  • Relevant procedures for the applicable safeworking rules and regulations are identified, accessed and interpreted when carrying out basic work activities as part of rail operation
       
Element: Apply a basic awareness of applicable safeworking rules and regulations
  • A basic awareness of relevant safeworking regulations is applied to all work activities applicable to the rail functions concerned
  • Communications are conducted in accordance with the applicable safeworking system requirements
  • Appropriate records of communications are maintained as required within the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
       
Element: Recognise and report unsafe situations
  • Unsafe situations are identified consistent with a basic awareness of the applicable safeworking rules and regulations
  • Situations in the work environment identified as unsafe are reported to appropriate personnel as per the applicable safeworking rules and regulations
       
Element: Follow safeworking instructions and procedures
  • Where applicable, relevant protocols are followed as specified in the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
  • Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
       
Element: Take appropriate safety precautions
  • Appropriate safety precautions are interpreted and followed during work activities as per the applicable safeworking rules and regulations
       


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 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 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 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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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:

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection legislation and policies

A basic understanding of systems and occupancy authorities

An overview of system requirements

A basic understanding of safeworking system types

A basic awareness of system limitations

A basic understanding of the applicable safeworking system

An understanding of route integrity requirements including: general requirements, position of points and route occupancy requirements

Communication protocols as they relate to the functions of the occupation concerned

Safeworking rules and protocols as they relate to the functions of the occupation concerned

Rail terminology as defined in the applicable safeworking system

Action to be taken in the event of identified unsafe situations and emergencies within the limits of responsibility the occupation concerned

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others applicable to the rail operations concerned

Read and interpret relevant rules, regulations and instructions applicable to the rail operations concerned

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to safeworking requirements applicable to the rail functions concerned

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others to fulfil safeworking requirements applicable to the rail operations concerned

Implement contingency plans for unplanned events

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Recognise problems and hazards that may arise during rail operations and take appropriate action

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

Adapt to differences in equipment and procedures

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

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

Work may include:

basic rail operations carried out on the rail network concerned and covered by the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Terminology and related meanings will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Work may occur:

by day or night, in both normal and emergency situations and under any conditions of weather

Where applicable, work site safety plans will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Occupancy authorities will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Rules related to the use and operation of track vehicles and equipment will be:

as defined within applicable safeworking system

Communication protocols will be as specified within applicable safeworking system and may include:

general safety

emergency messages

testing communications equipment

transmitting and receiving messages

identification

standard radio terms

phonetic alphabet

spoken figures

Communications equipment may include:

hand-held or portable equipment

fixed equipment

specialised testing facilities

Track work protocols will be:

as defined within the applicable safeworking system

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

sunscreen and sunglasses

insect repellent

safety glasses, headwear, mask, footwear and gloves

hearing protection

safety devices

lighting including strobe lighting

hand tools

Where applicable, worksite protection equipment may include:

joint occupancy rules

blocking facilities (manual and electronic)

trackside signs

audible warning signs

warning devices, whistles and sirens

partitioning materials and structures

barriers, lights and flags

fixed and mobile communications equipment

Information and documents may include:

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

instructions of relevant rail authorities concerning rail safety and operations

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

relevant occupancy authorities (where applicable)

train authorities (where applicable)

worksite safety plan (where applicable)

Emergency Response Plan (ER Plan) and emergency procedure manuals

train running information (TRI)

train notices

train register books

failure reports

local instructions

operating and maintenance instructions of relevant equipment manufacturers

voice communications log

safeworking forms

Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:

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

relevant Australian Standards and related requirements including AS 4292

relevant state/territory OH&S regulations

state, federal or territory environmental protection legislation

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements, including workplace agreements and awards

relevant national and state/territory dangerous goods legislation

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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
Relevant procedures for the applicable safeworking rules and regulations are identified, accessed and interpreted when carrying out basic work activities as part of rail operation 
A basic awareness of relevant safeworking regulations is applied to all work activities applicable to the rail functions concerned 
Communications are conducted in accordance with the applicable safeworking system requirements 
Appropriate records of communications are maintained as required within the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Unsafe situations are identified consistent with a basic awareness of the applicable safeworking rules and regulations 
Situations in the work environment identified as unsafe are reported to appropriate personnel as per the applicable safeworking rules and regulations 
Where applicable, relevant protocols are followed as specified in the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Appropriate records and documentation pertinent to safeworking protocols are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and regulations 
Appropriate safety precautions are interpreted and followed during work activities as per the applicable safeworking rules and regulations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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