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Evidence Guide: TLIF5017A - Investigate rail safety incidents

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Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

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TLIF5017A - Investigate rail safety incidents

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Plan the investigation

  1. Clarification of the objectives of the incident investigation is established in conjunction with relevant personnel, and in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  2. Timeframes and locations for the investigation are established in conjunction with relevant personnel
  3. Resources required for the investigation are identified and obtained within workplace guidelines
Clarification of the objectives of the incident investigation is established in conjunction with relevant personnel, and in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements

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Timeframes and locations for the investigation are established in conjunction with relevant personnel

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Resources required for the investigation are identified and obtained within workplace guidelines

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Collect and analyse information

  1. All relevant available incident information is obtained and collated in order to facilitate a detailed and accurate analysis of the incident
  2. Interviews are conducted with relevant personnel to establish their recollection of events associated with the incident
  3. Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation, based on approved conditions, applicable standards and operational guidelines
  4. Options for action are generated which are consistent with workplace and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations which reduce future risk
  5. Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken
All relevant available incident information is obtained and collated in order to facilitate a detailed and accurate analysis of the incident

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Interviews are conducted with relevant personnel to establish their recollection of events associated with the incident

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Information is analysed in accordance with the established objectives of the investigation, based on approved conditions, applicable standards and operational guidelines

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Options for action are generated which are consistent with workplace and/or statutory requirements and lead to recommendations which reduce future risk

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Criteria are specified to enable objective evaluation of the options to be undertaken

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Prepare report

  1. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made which will enable a satisfactory resolution of the incident issues, and meet workplace and any other statutory requirement.
  2. Opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and safety procedures are documented in accordance with the standard reporting guidelines
  3. Documentation is filed and distributed to all relevant parties for consideration and subsequent action
Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made which will enable a satisfactory resolution of the incident issues, and meet workplace and any other statutory requirement.

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Opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and safety procedures are documented in accordance with the standard reporting guidelines

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Documentation is filed and distributed to all relevant parties for consideration and subsequent action

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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/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 workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

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 at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

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

Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines

Workplace procedures and policies for the investigation of safety incidents

Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for the investigation of safety incidents

Problems that may occur when investigating safety incidents and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve the problems

Data collection and analysis techniques required when investigating safety incidents

Documentation and reporting requirements for the investigation of safety incidents

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when investigating safety incidents

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the investigation of safety incidents

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Conduct interviews and take statements

Negotiate, communicate and liaise effectively with others

Prepare reports and recommendations

Complete documentation related to the investigation of safety incidents

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when investigating safety incidents

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any problems identified when investigating safety incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when investigating safety incidents

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during the investigation of safety incidents

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Select and use relevant computer, communication and office equipment required when investigating safety incidents

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

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.

Work may be conducted:

in a range of work environments

by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:

limited or restricted spaces

exposed conditions

controlled or open environments

Resources required for the investigation may include:

personnel time

access to incident site

access to equipment including rolling stock and infrastructure

Incident information may be obtained from:

incident reports

dangerous goods manifest

drivers advice (train load)

safeworking forms

special train notices

consist forms

wagon cards

out-of-gauge documents

train journals or train register books transport instructions

load and weight records

material safety data sheets

inspection reports-routine circulars

interviews with those involved in the incident -f.

interviews with witnesses

Depending on the context of the safety incident concerned, the applicable regulatory/code requirements may include:

the relevant state/territory OH&S regulations

the relevant state/territory codes of practice for safeworking

the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network

Hazards in the work area may include exposure to:

chemicals

dangerous or hazardous substances

movements of equipment, goods, materials, trains and vehicular traffic

Consultative processes may involve:

other employees, supervisors and managers

affected customers

official representatives

relevant authorities and institutions

management and union representatives

industrial relations and OH&S specialists

Communication in the work area may include:

phone

electronic data interchange (EDI)

fax

email

internet

RF systems

oral, aural or signed communications

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Information/documents may include:

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

workplace procedures and policies for the investigation of safety incidents

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including the ADG Code and Railways of Australia Code of Practices and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods

operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation

manufacturers specifications for equipment

dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, and other industrial arrangements

relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

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

Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network in situations where safety incidents occur on that network

Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including:

Australian and International Dangerous Goods Codes

Australian and International Explosives Codes

Railways of Australia Code of Practices and Conditions for the Carriage of Dangerous Goods

relevant state/territory OH&S and environmental protection legislation

workplace relations regulations

workers compensation regulations