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

TLIW2037B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Clip and secure points

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIW2037B - Clip and secure points
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to clip and unclip points in accordance with 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 This unit involves the application of network owner policies, procedures and protocols for clipping points within the rail network in order to protect a worksite or confirm a route prior to moving a rail vehicle over the points. It also covers the unclipping of points after activities are completed.
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: Clip and secure points
       
Element: Location and identification of points to be clipped and secured is confirmed
       
Element: Position (normal or reversed) that points are to be clipped in is confirmed
  • Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task
  • Where required, points are placed in the correct position in accordance with network owner procedures
  • Points clips are fitted in the correct position and, where required, locked and/or tagged in accordance with network owner procedures
  • Where required, relevant personnel are notified that points are clipped and secured
       
Element: Remove points clip
  • Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of the points to be unclipped
  • Where required, relevant personnel are contacted and informed in accordance with network owner procedures
  • Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately
  • Where required, points are restored to the correct position in accordance with network owners procedures
  • Where required, relevant personnel are notified that clip and lock/tag (where used) has been removed
       


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 legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment

Compliance with OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements

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

identifying position of points and adjusting them accordingly

placing points clip correctly

removing points clip correctly

resetting points to normal position

communicating effectively with relevant personnel when responding to an emergency or abnormal situation

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 assessments, and/or

access to an appropriate location in the workplace

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

applicable documentation including procedures, regulations and codes of practice

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 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.

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

Required knowledge:

Organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points clips and lock/tag

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with individuals and/or groups

Read and interpret organisational and/or network owner procedures for placing and removing points, clips and safety devices

Recognise hazards that may arise and take appropriate action

Use personal protective equipment conforming to required 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.

Equipment may include:

point clips

locks

digging equipment

spanner

pinch bar

hammer

points winding equipment

Points may include:

swing nose

catch points

Personal protective equipment may include:

high visibility clothing

protective footwear

hearing protection

eye protection

gloves

head protection

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
 
 
Equipment to be used to clip points is checked for availability and suitability for the task 
Where required, points are placed in the correct position in accordance with network owner procedures 
Points clips are fitted in the correct position and, where required, locked and/or tagged in accordance with network owner procedures 
Where required, relevant personnel are notified that points are clipped and secured 
Advice is confirmed as to the location and identification of the points to be unclipped 
Where required, relevant personnel are contacted and informed in accordance with network owner procedures 
Equipment is removed from track, secured and stowed appropriately 
Where required, points are restored to the correct position in accordance with network owners procedures 
Where required, relevant personnel are notified that clip and lock/tag (where used) has been removed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

TLIW2037B - Clip and secure points
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:


Assessment Record Sheet

TLIW2037B - Clip and secure points

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: