Application
The unit involves the application of operational principles; regulations; and safeworking codes, protocols and procedures to the controlling of local rail traffic movement as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry. |
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Monitor status of local conditions and timetable | 1.1 Local rail traffic movements and associated activities are analysed to establish current situation 1.2 Proposed rail traffic movements and associated activities are identified to establish status of local conditions and timetable in accordance with organisational procedures and policies 1.3 Train notices are checked for conflicts and adjustments are made to local timetable as required 1.4 Identified anomalies are reported in accordance with organisational procedures and policies |
2 Control local rail traffic movement | 2.1 Local rail traffic movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 2.2 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of rail traffic 2.3 Irregularities that may affect the timetable are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures and policies |
3 Communicate with rail safety workers and other relevant personnel | 3.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 3.2 Communication with other relevant personnel is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4 Implement contingency plans when instructed | 4.1 When instructed, contingency plan to suit the disruption, system failure or fault is actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 4.2 Where required, resources to respond to the contingency are arranged in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures 4.3 Local rail traffic movements are adjusted in accordance with organisational and local operational requirements 4.4 Communications with train controller and other relevant personnel are established and maintained as required |
5 Update local rail traffic movement documentation | 5.1 Local rail traffic movement documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures 5.2 Local rail traffic movement information and documentation are handed over when relieved, and/or at the completion of shift in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant sections of legislated rail safety requirements, including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory, together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines |
Organisational procedures for the control and coordination of local rail traffic operations |
Signalling and control systems and operations |
Specific local conditions and restrictions |
Use of local area communication systems |
Organisational surveillance and alarm systems |
Problems that may occur when controlling local rail traffic and related action that should be taken |
Relevant documentation requirements |
Required skills: |
Communicate effectively with others |
Read, interpret and follow instructions, procedures and information relating to the control of local rail traffic |
Complete documentation and enter data relating to the control of local rail traffic |
Operate communication systems in line with required protocol |
Report problems, faults and malfunctions identified when controlling local rail traffic in accordance with organisational procedures |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Use appropriate numeric functions when implementing contingency plans |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
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: 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 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/or equipment, and/or 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
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. | |
Control of local rail traffic movements may require the use of: | manual signalling systems written and verbal authority systems token systems |
Associated activities are those that may affect the movement of rail traffic and may include: | track maintenance signal maintenance defective electrical systems diversion or alternative routing of rail traffic track inspection |
Anomalies with local conditions and timetable may include: | conflicting schedules incorrect run/train number incorrect routing/timetable plan |
Events triggering the need for implementing contingency plans may include: | train breakdowns and/or delays signalling faults hazardous materials spills track damage adverse environmental events collisions injuries and fatalities fires electrical system faults derailments |
Communication systems may include: | radios telephones, including mobile phones fax machines electronic, including email and intranet |
Rail safety workers may include: | train crew track workers contractors train controllers other signallers safeworking inspectors |
Other relevant personnel may include: | customer service attendants station supervisors other network owners |
Traffic movement documentation may include: | train timetables track possessions and work notices incident and unplanned event reports signal and overhead diagrams train notices, including special train notices weekly notices safeworking documentation |
Applicable procedures and codes may include: | relevant state or territory codes of practice and safeworking system requirements relevant state or territory OH&S legislation |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.