1 Identify emergency or abnormal situation

1.1 Emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situations are identified and assessed, and needs are prioritised in accordance with organisational and/or network emergency response plans and procedures

1.2 Implications of the emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation are evaluated in accordance with organisational and/or network requirements and procedures

2 Respond to emergency or abnormal situations

2.1 Actions are considered in accordance with organisational and/or network procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2 Relevant personnel are alerted to the emergency, potential emergency or abnormal situation in accordance with organisational and/or network emergency procedures and plans

2.3 Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action

2.4 Response is taken in accordance with organisational and/or network procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan where relevant

2.5 Safety incidents and emergencies are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of responsibility and duty of care

2.6 If requested, information is provided to relevant emergency service personnel in accordance with regulatory and organisational and/or network procedures

3 Complete incident reports

3.1 Incident reports are completed accurately in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational and/or network procedures

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

Required knowledge:

Basic principles of effective communication

Hazards that may exist when responding to emergencies and abnormal situations when driving medium/heavy on-track vehicle and ways of controlling the risks involved

Organisational procedures for using communication systems for on-track vehicle operation

Relevant rail safety, occupational health and safety (OH&S) and environmental procedures and regulations

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when responding to emergencies and abnormal situations

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated developments when responding to emergencies and abnormal situations

Operate communications equipment to required protocol

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to emergencies and abnormal situations

Work collaboratively with others when responding to emergencies and abnormal situations

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

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

identifying typical emergencies or abnormal situations that may occur

explaining possible responses to identified emergency or abnormal situations

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

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 organisational/network 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

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

Emergency situations may include:

suicide on the track

derailments

collision

customer emergency

chemical spills

fire and explosion

Abnormal situations may include:

technology failure

wheel slip and uncontrolled slide

signals in stop mode

false alarm

track obstructions

pedestrians crossing the track

illness

incorrect information or failure in communications

Relevant personnel may include:

train controllers

maintenance personnel

those providing operational assistance

signals staff

station staff

Communication in the work area may include:

radio

phone

Emergency services may include:

fire brigade

police

ambulance

medical services

rescue services

state emergency services

security services

Information/documents may include:

organisational and/or network procedures and policies for managing emergencies and abnormal situations, including the relevant emergency response plan where applicable

material safety data sheets (where applicable)

communications equipment procedures and protocols

equipment operation manuals and maintenance specifications

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations