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

TLIF2080C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Safely access the rail corridor

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF2080C - Safely access the rail corridor
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to enter the rail corridor under supervision in accordance with Access Provider, legislative and regulatory requirements. Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from the applicable state or territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.This unit involves the application of Access Provider rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.All activities are performed under established rules and procedures.This unit applies to all people accessing the rail corridor.
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: Take appropriate safety precautions to access the rail corridor
  • Authority to enter the rail corridor is obtained from Protection Officer/Possession Protection Officer (PO/PPO)
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn conforming to Access Provider requirements
  • Rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to identify potential risks
       
Element: Take appropriate safety precautions to access the danger zone
  • Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed is recognised
  • Safe place is identified
  • Types of warning provided are recognised and confirmed
  • Changed local conditions are identified
  • Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Take appropriate action in an emergency situation
  • Emergencies are identified and an ‘emergency’ or ‘danger’ signal is given
       


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 required knowledge and skills

relevant workplace rules and procedures

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

safely accessing the rail corridor

recognising the danger zone

identifying a safe place

identifying unsafe situations within the rail corridor

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context

Resources for assessment include:

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

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the rail corridor

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

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

Method of assessment

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 a rail corridor

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Access Provider defined entry requirements and limitations

Access Provider policies, procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies within the limits of the role being undertaken

Access Provider rules and procedures for working around electrical infrastructure

Basic rail terminology as defined by the applicable network

Extent of rail corridor

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups

Follow workplace policies, procedures and protocols

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use PPE conforming to Access Provider requirements

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

Rail corridor may include:

danger zone

running line

adjacent networks

adjacent lines

sidings/yards

platforms/buildings

structures

safe place

Access may occur:

by day or night

under varied weather conditions and situations

Safety assessment will be:

as defined within the workplace procedures/instructions

as defined in the safety assessment for work including:

view - line of sight

direction of approaching trains

maximum speed of trains

safe place

changed local conditions

Communications may include:

giving or receiving verbal messages/information

reporting unsafe situations

responding to emergencies

emergency messages

general safety messages

Communications equipment and systems may include:

hand signals

audible signals

Safety clothing and equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

eye protection

gloves

head protection

Information and documents may include:

workplace procedures, policies and work instructions

worksite protection plan

emergency plan

safety briefing

emergency contact details

access contact details

Unsafe situations may include:

risks to the individual

risks to the public

risks to rail traffic

risks to the physical assets of the network

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
Authority to enter the rail corridor is obtained from Protection Officer/Possession Protection Officer (PO/PPO) 
Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn conforming to Access Provider requirements 
Rail corridor is entered and a visual assessment is maintained to identify potential risks 
Direction of approaching trains and maximum speed is recognised 
Safe place is identified 
Types of warning provided are recognised and confirmed 
Changed local conditions are identified 
Communications with other personnel are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures 
Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
Emergencies are identified and an ‘emergency’ or ‘danger’ signal is given 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF2080C - Safely access the rail corridor
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

TLIF2080C - Safely access the rail corridor

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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