Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Work is performed under some supervision, generally within a team environment.

It involves the application of routine operational principles and procedures to carry out marshalling across a variety of operational contexts.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Establish marshalling requirements

1.1 Job specifications and instructions are interpreted in order to clarify the train consist requirements

1.2 Personnel requirements and availability to make up the train consist are identified and confirmed

1.3 Equipment requirements are identified, obtained, and prepared for use

1.4 Relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, organisational policies and procedures and safeworking systems and requirements related to marshalling and shunting are identified

2Plan rolling stock movements

2.1 Rolling stock is located and movements are planned to ensure that track use and/or rolling stock placements are appropriate

2.2 Rolling stock cards are checked to determine availability and appropriateness to the consist

3Position rolling stock

3.1 Sequence of rolling stock movements is determined to achieve correct consist

3.2 Rolling stock is sorted, organised in correct sequence, positioned and coupled for efficient movement

3.3 Marshalling strategy minimises rolling stock movement and restrictions to track access

3.4 Marshalling strategy ensures that rolling stock is moved and placed safely by following relevant safeworking systems and requirements

3.5 Radio and line of sight communication tools are used in accordance with standard operational procedures and conventions

3.6 Contingency plans are implemented, when necessary, to overcome unplanned events

3.7 Appropriate end-of-train monitoring unit/signals are fitted and operation is confirmed prior to departure

3.8 Train is finalised in accordance with operational requirements, and irregularities are reported and rectified to ensure movement will be safe for personnel and load

3.9 Relevant OH&S requirements are followed to prevent injury and damage

4Prepare and distribute documentation

4.1 Train consist information is prepared and filed and/or computer entered, according to operational requirements

4.2 Appropriate documentation is delivered to train crews and yard personnel to meet operational requirements

4.3 Documentation is provided to other relevant personnel, including those responsible for marshalling/shunting operations en route, to achieve operational requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations including codes of practice for manual handling

Dangerous Goods Codes and regulations

Marshalling plan and instructions

Loading and unloading procedures

Procedures for getting on and off rolling stock in an appropriate manner

Procedures for coupling and uncoupling rolling stock

Procedures for operating points and signals

Procedures for managing hazardous situations when marshalling rolling stock

Radio communication protocol

Procedures for completing relevant documentation

Yard features

Characteristics and features of wagons and other rolling stock

Principles of operation of protective devices, air brakes, handbrakes, derailers

Local track and signal layouts

Draw gear capacities and related operating procedures

Safeworking systems and requirements

Shunting signals and commands and line of sight communication systems

Relevant documentation

Procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Procedures for identifying equipment defects and assessing for appropriate action

Local procedures and operating requirements

Defects that can occur on marshalling gear and equipment and related action that should be taken

Procedures for operating mechanical, electronic and other line of sight communications equipment within required protocols

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting marshalling activities

Read and interpret instructions, plans, procedures, information and signs relevant to the conduct of marshalling activities

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the conduct of marshalling activities

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when conducting marshalling activities

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when conducting marshalling activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when conducting marshalling activities

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques when conducting marshalling activities

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

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/or 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 equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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 at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Rolling stock includes:

all rolling stock in service within Australian rail systems

Operations may be conducted:

by day or night

in all relevant weather conditions

Equipment may include:

draw gear

air brake system components and handbrakes

rail tractors

rolling stock

communication equipment

switching equipment

turntables

motor vehicles

fixed signals

OH&S requirements are those necessary to meet applicable organisational, state/territory and national policies and procedures and may include the use of:

gloves

sunscreen, sunglasses and safety glasses

hearing protection

insect repellent

safety headwear and footwear

portable radios

hand lamps

flags

safety devices

audible indicators

breathing equipment

fire extinguishers

high visibility clothing

breakdown equipment

emergency containers

end-of-train unit or marker

equipment for handling electrical cables

emergency warning devices

portable signs and markers

Contingencies may include:

derailments

collisions

breakdowns

injuries and fatalities

hazardous materials spills

fires and leaks

track damage

powerline damage

Contingency plans and contingencies may involve:

emergency procedures manuals

ADG Code and other regulations pertaining to the carriage of dangerous goods

safeworking systems and requirements

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/documents may include:

applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network

order books

cards/deck sheets

noticeboards

special train notices

yard orders

periodical circulars

transport authority rules and operating procedures

computer-based data systems

timetables

train consist

incident reports

drivers advice

train register book

safeworking forms

dangerous goods manifest

marshalling plan

emergency procedures manual

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable procedures and codes may include:

relevant state/territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements

the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where marshalling operations are carried out on that network

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory fatigue management regulations

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Railways of Australia Code of Practice and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods

This unit contains employability skills.