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

TLIF3087A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIF3087A - Follow occupational health, safety and environmental procedures in the rail industry
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow and apply occupational health, safety and environmental (OHS&E) procedures when carrying out work activities in the rail industry. It includes identifying and following workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control, contributing to arrangements for the management of OHS&E, and completing appropriate records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant OHS&E regulations and procedures.Work is performed under some supervision generally in a team environment. It involves applying established OHS&E and hazard minimisation principles and procedures to the conduct of workplace activities.
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: Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • Workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, fires and emergencies are known and followed
  • Workplace procedures for OHS&E and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are followed
  • Hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment
  • Safety regulations and established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to day-to-day work activities
  • Where applicable, personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures
  • Established emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency
  • Information on workplace OHS&E policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner
       
Element: Contribute to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety
  • OH&S issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation
  • Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation
  • OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation
  • Participative arrangements for OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
       
Element: Implement environmental control procedures
  • Environmental protection measures are implemented or applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • Where improvements to existing procedures are identified they are passed on to appropriate personnel
       
Element: Complete OHS&E records
  • OHS&E records and reports are completed in accordance with organisational requirements
       


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 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 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/or equipment, and/or

applicable documentation, including workplace 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

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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant OH&S procedures and guidelines

Reporting procedures in regard to unsafe situations, fire hazards, broken or damaged equipment or fittings, sickness and accidents

Location and use of safety alarms and emergency communication systems

Signs and signals used for OH&S warnings

Relevant environmental protection regulations

Workplace procedures and guidelines for the care of the environment during workplace operations

Typical problems that can occur when caring for the environment

Emergency and evacuation procedures

Housekeeping standards and procedures required in the workplace

Site layout and obstacles

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when following OHS&E procedures

Read and comprehend simple statements in English

Read and interpret relevant safety-related information, including workplace procedures and codes of practice

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to OHS&E in the workplace

Operate electronic communication equipment in line with required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when following OHS&E procedures

Report and rectify within limits of own role problems, faults and malfunctions that may arise when following OHS&E procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate potential hazards during work activities

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

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

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

RANGE STATEMENT

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 be conducted in:

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Workplace hazards may include:

chemicals and other harmful substances

movement of equipment, goods and vehicles

toxic substances

broken and damaged equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

lifting practices

waste management and disposal

extremes in weather conditions

lighting levels

trip and slip hazards

water hazards

traffic flows

vehicle and equipment operation

a range of storage areas

Personnel in the work area may include:

site visitors

OH&S specialists

union representatives

contractors

official representatives

Participative arrangements may include:

formal and informal meetings that deal with OH&S issues

workplace OH&S committees

other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing

OH&S representatives

suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by staff

Communication in the work area may include:

telephone

fax

electronic, including email and internet

radio

Designated personnel may include:

workplace personnel

supervisors

team leaders

management

occupational health and safety personnel

other persons authorised or nominated by the organisation

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information and documents may include:

workplace OH&S procedures and policies

Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

emergency procedures

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant state and territory OH&S legislation and safety codes

regulations and policies concerning noise, smoking, work station ergonomics and other critical OH&S issues

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations

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
Workplace procedures for dealing with environmental incidents, accidents, fires and emergencies are known and followed 
Workplace procedures for OHS&E and related work instructions for controlling risks in a workplace are followed 
Hazards in the workplace are identified and appropriate action is taken to report them and to minimise or eliminate risk to personnel, workplace and the environment 
Safety regulations and established workplace safety and hazard control practices and procedures are obtained, interpreted and applied to day-to-day work activities 
Where applicable, personal protective clothing and equipment is correctly used in accordance with established safety practices and procedures 
Established emergency and contingency plans are followed in the event of an emergency 
Information on workplace OHS&E policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner 
OH&S issues and identified safety hazards are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 
Contributions to OH&S management in the workplace are made in accordance with workplace procedures and provisions of relevant legislation 
OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant OH&S legislation 
Participative arrangements for OH&S management in the workplace are contributed to within workplace procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies 
Environmental protection measures are implemented or applied in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 
Where improvements to existing procedures are identified they are passed on to appropriate personnel 
OHS&E records and reports are completed in accordance with organisational requirements 

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