TLIW3026
Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment on a rail network in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements.

It includes using and restoring stand alone signalling/point control equipment.

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 and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Use stand alone signalling control equipment

1.1

Signalling/point control equipment is identified and confirmed with network control officer, as required

1.2

Authority to operate signalling/point control equipment is obtained from network control officer

1.3

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager and organisational requirements

1.4

Track environment is accessed safely in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Changed local conditions are identified

1.6

Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is operated safely in accordance with local instructions

1.7

Route is set and confirmed as correct to facilitate safe rail vehicle movement

1.8

Communication with network control officer is maintained using appropriate communications protocols and systems in accordance with workplace procedures

1.9

Unsafe situations and/or emergencies are identified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Restore stand alone signalling control equipment

2.1

Network Control Officer is informed when rail vehicle/s are clear of fouling points

2.2

Stand alone signalling/point control equipment is restored to correct position

2.3

Restoration is confirmed with Network Control Officer

2.4

Signalling/point control equipment is locked and secured as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Identified equipment faults are reported in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence of Performance

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:

applying relevant workplace procedures

communicating effectively with individuals and work groups

following workplace policies, procedures and protocols

identifying unsafe situations and emergencies

operating stand alone signalling/point control equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

restoring stand alone signalling/point control equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to Rail Infrastructure Manager requirements.


Evidence of Knowledge

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 within duty of care workplace role

Rail Infrastructure Manager rules and workplace procedures

rail terminology as defined by the applicable Rail Infrastructure Manager

recognition of points, signals and location features

relevant rail danger zones.


Assessment Conditions

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 with terminology as defined by the relevant Rail Infrastructure Manager safeworking system including workplace procedures, regulations, rail industry standards, rules and codes of practice.


Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.


Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

W – Equipment and Systems Operations