Application
This unit can be applied to freight, heavy haul or metropolitan and regional passenger rail systems.
Prerequisites
Nil
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify factors that contribute to degraded rail operations | 1.1 Types of rolling stock and typical failures are identified 1.2 Track and trackside equipment failures are identified and explained 1.3 Operational factors that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified 1.4 Control or safety critical system failures that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified 1.5 External occurrences that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified 1.6 Power supply systems and problems that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified |
2 Develop emergency response and recovery strategies | 2.1 Risk assessments are included in developing emergency response and recovery strategies 2.2 Policy and procedures are developed to implement emergency response and recovery strategies in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 2.3 Emergency response and recovery strategies are planned with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards and requirements 2.4 Emergency response and recovery plans are disseminated to appropriate managers and, where required, regulators for approval 2.5 Emergency response and recovery plans are amended in response to comments received from managers and regulators (as required) 2.5 Emergency response and recovery procedures are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational requirements |
3 Implement emergency response and recovery strategies | 3.1 Emergency response and recovery strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 3.2 Effective induction and supervision are provided to support individuals in meeting their organisational and regulatory responsibilities |
4 Monitor, adjust and report emergency response and recovery strategies | 4.1 Emergency response and recovery strategies are monitored and deficiencies are identified 4.2 Identified deficiencies are assessed against organisational standards and prioritised for action 4.3 Recommendations for improvements to meet organisational and regulatory standards are developed and submitted to designated persons/groups 4.4 Agreed improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies, policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 4.5 Individuals/groups are informed of improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies 4.6 Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements |
5 Evaluate emergency response and recovery strategies | 5.1 Effectiveness of emergency response and recovery strategies and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements 5.2 Improvements are identified, developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of emergency response and recovery strategies |
Required Skills
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Changes in rail industry operations and technology with implications for degraded operations |
Key principles and practices associated with railway operations |
Rail industry |
Rail industry terminology, including terminology used in technical standards |
Relevant rail safety, emergency management, work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental legislation related to train operations |
Train planning and management systems |
Required skills: |
Access and use rail industry standards |
Communicate effectively with others, particularly in relation to emergency response procedures and recovery planning |
Develop and maintain currency of rail industry knowledge and regulatory requirements |
Network and build relationships with a diverse range of rail industry organisations |
Research information related to the rail network, emergency response procedures and recovery planning |
Review changing regulatory information |
Work ethically and in accordance with legislation |
Evidence Required
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: required knowledge and skills relevant legislation and workplace procedures other relevant aspects of the range statement. Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations: identifying appropriate emergency response procedures for a given rail operational situation reviewing current emergency response procedures and making recommendations for improvement. |
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. |
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. | |
Typical failures may include: | derailments safeworking system failures signals passed at danger train failures or breakdowns |
Track and trackside equipment failures may include: | broken/buckled rails defective trainstop points failures signal failures track circuit failures |
Operational factors may include: | maintenance issues passenger issues possession over-runs train crewing issues |
Control or safety critical systems may include: | control room operations IT networks radios safeworking systems signal cabins telemetry systems |
External occurrences may include: | emergency service operations level crossing obstructions livestock on tracks obstructions on lines trackside fires trespassers |
Power supply systems may include: | overhead systems signal systems station power supply |
Designated persons/groups may include: | designated management team senior managers specialists/technicians subject matter experts |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.