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

TLIW5002A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage rail assets and interfaces

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIW5002A - Manage rail assets and interfaces
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage rail assets and interfaces. It includes managing rail infrastructure fixed assets and maintenance regimes; managing rail operation fixed assets and management regimes; applying reliability, availability, maintainability and safety of rail infrastructure; and managing wheel rail interface. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves knowledge of rail assets in general terms. It covers the different rail infrastructure and operational components and can be applied to freight, heavy haul or passenger rail systems.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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: Manage rail infrastructure fixed assets and maintenance regimes
  • Components and functions of track and track bed are identified and explained
  • Electrical infrastructure components and functions are identified are explained
  • Other fixed assets and their functions are identified and explained
  • Organisational track inspection methodologies are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management
  • Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management
       
Element: Manage rail operation fixed assets and management regimes
  • Rail operation assets and their individual life cycles are identified and explained
  • Asset maintenance plans are identified, accessed and implemented
  • Processes to monitor asset utilisation and their effectiveness in meeting operational needs are identified and followed
  • Potential conflict between operational asset utilisation and maintenance requirements are identified, explained and managed
  • Organisational technologies and processes that could enhance asset utilisation are identified, analysed and recommended to management
  • Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified and analysed
       
Element: Apply reliability, availability, maintainability and safety of rail infrastructure
  • Concepts related to rail infrastructure reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) are identified and explained
  • Risk assessment is undertaken in relation to rail infrastructure RAMS
  • Programs are developed and implemented to ensure rail infrastructure RAMS are applied
  • Impacts of safety requirements on rail network are identified, explained and taken into consideration
       
Element: Manage wheel rail interface
  • Wheel rail interface is identified and explained
  • Defects and problems related to wheel rail interface are anticipated and rectified, and preventative programs are developed and implemented
  • Impacts of poor management of wheel rail interface are identified and explained
  • Damage that can be caused by poor wheel rail interface is identified and explained
  • Methods for measuring and maintaining rail profiles are identified and applied
  • Methods for maintaining rolling stock wheels are identified and applied
       


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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include demonstration of applying:

required 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 time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

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

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 equipment, and

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.

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

Required knowledge:

Changes in rail industry operations and technology with implications for rail safety

Duty holders and their duties under rail safety legislation:

contractors

designers, manufacturers, suppliers, commissioners, erectors and installers

de-commissioners

managers of private sidings

rail safety workers

rail transport operators (rail infrastructure managers and/or rolling stock operators)

Key concepts and definitions relating to rail assets and interfaces

Key principles and practices associated with railway operations

Key regulatory requirements and standards for participants in the rail industry

Rail industry and rail industry terminology, including terminology used in technical standards

Rail safety management systems

Rail safety operating principles:

ensuring emergencies and incidents are properly managed

ensuring interfaces between different organisations are properly defined and managed

identifying and managing risk

protecting persons from injury

protecting property from damage

track access

train separation

Rail regulatory framework

Relevance of national and international standards to the rail industry

Relevant information:

audit program information

changes to regulations

compliance and enforcement regime

rail regulatory requirements

safety notices

Required skills:

Access and use rail safety industry standards

Develop and maintain currency of rail industry knowledge and regulatory requirements

Communicate effectively with others and interpret complex information relating to rail operations

Manage wheel rail data

Network and build relationships with a diverse range of rail industry organisations

Research information related to the rail industry and rail safety regulation

Review changing regulatory information

Work ethically in accordance with legislation

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

Fixed assets may include:

bridges

cuttings

level crossings and equipment

sidings

signals

signs and boards

stations and platforms

tunnels

Rail operation assets may include:

buildings

carriages

diesel multiple units (DMU)

electric multiple units (EMU)

locomotives

maintenance facilities

operating equipment

rolling stock

stations

Defects and problems may include:

poor rail condition including:

checking defects

corrugations

rolling contact fatigue

manufacturing defects

shelling

squats

wheel burn

wheel slip defects

poor wheel condition including:

arris

cracks

hollow tread

scaling

skidded wheels

spalling

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
Components and functions of track and track bed are identified and explained 
Electrical infrastructure components and functions are identified are explained 
Other fixed assets and their functions are identified and explained 
Organisational track inspection methodologies are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management 
Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified, analysed and where required, recommendations for improvement are made to management 
Rail operation assets and their individual life cycles are identified and explained 
Asset maintenance plans are identified, accessed and implemented 
Processes to monitor asset utilisation and their effectiveness in meeting operational needs are identified and followed 
Potential conflict between operational asset utilisation and maintenance requirements are identified, explained and managed 
Organisational technologies and processes that could enhance asset utilisation are identified, analysed and recommended to management 
Inspection and maintenance regimes for other assets are identified and analysed 
Concepts related to rail infrastructure reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) are identified and explained 
Risk assessment is undertaken in relation to rail infrastructure RAMS 
Programs are developed and implemented to ensure rail infrastructure RAMS are applied 
Impacts of safety requirements on rail network are identified, explained and taken into consideration 
Wheel rail interface is identified and explained 
Defects and problems related to wheel rail interface are anticipated and rectified, and preventative programs are developed and implemented 
Impacts of poor management of wheel rail interface are identified and explained 
Damage that can be caused by poor wheel rail interface is identified and explained 
Methods for measuring and maintaining rail profiles are identified and applied 
Methods for maintaining rolling stock wheels are identified and applied 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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