Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
TLIF2082 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform handsignaller duties
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | TLIF2082 - Perform handsignaller duties | |
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Description | ||||
Employability Skills | ||||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform handsignaller duties, in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements.It includes identifying site protection requirements, taking up hand signaller positions, using hand signal commands to manage rail traffic, and taking action in unsafe situations or emergencies.People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for performing handsignaller duties. A hand signal is a signal given by hand movements, with or without a flag or light.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.
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | ||||
Competency Field | F – Safety Management |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify site protection requirements | ||||||||
Element: Worksite protection plan briefing conducted by relevant personnel is attended | ||||||||
Element: Responsibilities as handsignaller for protection are identified and clarified as required | ||||||||
Element: Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented | ||||||||
Element: Tools and equipment required for handsignalling duties are identified, obtained and checked for functional condition | ||||||||
Element: Communications equipment to be used is tested and set to correct channel | ||||||||
Element: Take up handsignaller position | ||||||||
Element: Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Unsafe and/or ineffective signalling positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Handsignalling positions that conform to worksite protection plan and workplace procedures are identified and the most appropriate position is chosen | ||||||||
Element: Situational awareness is conducted to identify potential risks | ||||||||
Element: Audible track warning devices are applied in accordance with workplace procedures as required | ||||||||
Element: Effectiveness of handsignalling position and communications protocols are confirmed | ||||||||
Element: Use hand signal commands to manage rail traffic | ||||||||
Element: Vigilance is maintained at all times | ||||||||
Element: Protection Officer is alerted to approaching rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Correct hand signal is displayed to rail traffic in accordance with Protection Officer instructions | ||||||||
Element: Verbal instructions are provided to train driver as required | ||||||||
Element: Railway track signals are replaced as required | ||||||||
Element: Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies | ||||||||
Element: Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures | ||||||||
Element: Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures |