Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver TLIC2078A, 'Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Identify and respond to signals and trackside signs' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Identify and respond to running signals and indicators

1.1 Types and functions of running signal and indicators are identified in accordance with network owner procedures

1.2 Indications and aspects displayed by running signals and indicators are identified and interpreted

1.3 Hand signals and/or track warning signals are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures

1.4 Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the running signal or indicator

1.5 Illegal or irregular indications or aspects displayed by running signals or indicators are indentified and appropriate action is taken

2 Identify and respond to shunting signals and subsidiary signals

2.1 Types and functions of shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified in accordance with network owner procedures

2.2 Indications displayed by shunting signals and subsidiary signals are identified and interpreted

2.3 Rail traffic speed and movement is controlled appropriate to the indication displayed by the shunting signal

2.4 Illegal or irregular indications displayed by shunting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken

3 Interpret and respond to trackside signs

3.1 Permanent trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures

3.2 Temporary trackside signs are interpreted and followed, in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures

4 Respond to and report defective or irregular signals or trackside signs

4.1 Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are responded to in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures

4.2 Defective or irregular signals and trackside signs are reported and recorded in accordance with safeworking systems, network owner requirements and organisational procedures