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

TLIF2082 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform handsignaller duties

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF2082 - Perform handsignaller duties
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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation and terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager safeworking system including workplace procedures, regulations, rules and codes of practice.

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
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
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify site protection requirements

1.1

Worksite protection plan briefing conducted by relevant personnel is attended

1.2

Responsibilities as handsignaller for protection are identified and clarified as required

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.4

Tools and equipment required for handsignalling duties are identified, obtained and checked for functional condition

1.5

Communications equipment to be used is tested and set to correct channel

2

Take up handsignaller position

2.1

Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Unsafe and/or ineffective signalling positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Handsignalling positions that conform to worksite protection plan and workplace procedures are identified and the most appropriate position is chosen

2.4

Situational awareness is conducted to identify potential risks

2.5

Audible track warning devices are applied in accordance with workplace procedures as required

2.6

Effectiveness of handsignalling position and communications protocols are confirmed

3

Use hand signal commands to manage rail traffic

3.1

Vigilance is maintained at all times

3.2

Protection Officer is alerted to approaching rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Correct hand signal is displayed to rail traffic in accordance with Protection Officer instructions

3.4

Verbal instructions are provided to train driver as required

3.5

Railway track signals are replaced as required

4

Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies

4.1

Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying and responding to hand, light and flag signals during the day and at night

applying Rail Infrastructure Manager procedures for using railway track signals

communicating effectively with individuals and work groups

ensuring effectiveness of handsignalling placement

explaining appropriate action in an unsafe situation and/or emergency in accordance with workplace procedures

following workplace policies, procedures and safeworking protocols

giving and interpreting STOP and ALL CLEAR hand signals in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager workplace procedures

identifying and selecting correct equipment and ensuring equipment functional condition

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

identifying unsafe and ineffective handsignalling positions

taking appropriate safety precautions when accessing the danger zone in accordance with workplace procedures

taking up handsignalling position that enables effective communication with rail traffic crew

using hand signal commands to instruct a rail traffic crew in a clear and timely manner.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

hand, light and flag signals used during the day and at night

operational communications protocols and safeworking systems

positioning requirements for handsignallers

Rail Infrastructure Manager and organisational policies, procedures, rules and protocols relevant to handsignaller duties

Rail Infrastructure Manager emergency management plan

rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager

railway track signals and their use

relevant rail danger zones

worksite protection plan in accordance with workplace briefing and procedures.


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify site protection requirements

1.1

Worksite protection plan briefing conducted by relevant personnel is attended

1.2

Responsibilities as handsignaller for protection are identified and clarified as required

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.4

Tools and equipment required for handsignalling duties are identified, obtained and checked for functional condition

1.5

Communications equipment to be used is tested and set to correct channel

2

Take up handsignaller position

2.1

Danger zone is safely accessed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Unsafe and/or ineffective signalling positions are identified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Handsignalling positions that conform to worksite protection plan and workplace procedures are identified and the most appropriate position is chosen

2.4

Situational awareness is conducted to identify potential risks

2.5

Audible track warning devices are applied in accordance with workplace procedures as required

2.6

Effectiveness of handsignalling position and communications protocols are confirmed

3

Use hand signal commands to manage rail traffic

3.1

Vigilance is maintained at all times

3.2

Protection Officer is alerted to approaching rail traffic in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Correct hand signal is displayed to rail traffic in accordance with Protection Officer instructions

3.4

Verbal instructions are provided to train driver as required

3.5

Railway track signals are replaced as required

4

Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies

4.1

Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified, and appropriate action is taken to minimise risk in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Emergencies and/or incidents are recorded and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIF2082 - Perform handsignaller duties
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