This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate worksite protection for multiple worksites within the limits of a Work On Track Authority.

It includes identifying protection requirements for multiple worksites, establishing protection of multiple worksites and removing protection arrangement for multiple work groups.

The track protection requirements may involve long-term planning and consultation with a number of stakeholders.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety requirements and to comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety but does not include the implementation of worksite protection.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Identify protection requirements for multiple worksites

1.1

Nature and complexity of work to be performed within multiple worksites are identified

1.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented

1.3

Worksite safety plan is developed in accordance with rules and procedures

1.4

Personnel and other resources required to undertake protection activities are identified in accordance with worksite protection plan

2

Establish protection of multiple worksites

2.1

Detailed information on protection arrangements is provided to appropriate personnel and issues raised are clarified and/or confirmed

2.2

Worksite protection plan is maintained to ensure protection is implemented correctly

2.3

Communication links with appropriate personnel are maintained

2.4

Rail movements through multiple work areas are coordinated

2.5

Establishment and removal of worksites is coordinated within Work on Track Authority limits

2.6

Worksite protection is deployed and removed in accordance with rules and procedures

2.7

Documentation is completed and maintained for worksite protection for the duration of the Work on Track Authority

3

Remove protection arrangements for multiple work groups

3.1

Notification of completed works and assurance that track is safe for passage of rail traffic is received from all protection officers in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Protection arrangements are removed from each worksite in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Actions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

analysing nature and complexity of a work program

analysing track work activities for complexity

applying relevant safeworking system and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with individuals and work groups

completing Work On Track Authority documentation

developing a worksite protection plan for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority

explaining plan to relevant stakeholders and appropriate personnel

explaining variations to plan that may need to be negotiated

following rail infrastructure manager workplace policies, procedures, rules and protocols

fulfilling worksite permits

identifying job hazards and taking required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

identifying unsafe situations and emergencies

managing a worksite protection plan with multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority

using appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

operational communications protocols and systems

Rail Infrastructure Manager policies, procedures and protocols for identified unsafe situations or emergencies

Rail Infrastructure Manager rules and procedures

Rail Infrastructure Manager rules and procedures for multiple worksites within limits of a work on track authority

rail terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager system

relevant rail danger zones

track possession documentation

track work authority

types of track protection and safeworking systems

worksite protection plans.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations or, where this is not available, in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate rail corridor workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation and terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager safeworking system including workplace procedures, regulations, rules and codes of practice.