Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements

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 TLIF4100A, 'Identify and meet rail safety regulatory compliance requirements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Establish rail regulatory requirements

1.1 Legislation applicable to organisational railway operations is established

1.2 Issues relating to rail safety regulation are determined in accordance with legislation and their impact on railway operations and management, rail safety and systems interfaces are identified

2 Maintain currency in regulatory requirements

2.1 Changes in safety regulation are monitored and their implications for rail industry operations and technology are identified

2.2 Changes in rail safety regulatory requirements are monitored and available information, training and awareness sessions are accessed to maintain knowledge and skill base

2.3 Regular contact and information exchange with appropriate personnel within the railway organisation are undertaken to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

3 Apply knowledge of rail regulatory requirements

3.1 Rail safety operating principles are identified and confirmed

3.2 Applicable current national and international standards, codes and local rules are identified and their relevance to rail safety regulation is confirmed

3.3 Accreditation requirements and/or conditions applicable to organisational railway operations are identified

3.4 Requirements of rail industry standards applicable to organisational railway operations are identified in the context of safety management systems and risk management

3.5 Implications of using particular rail industry standards for rail safety compliance are explained as required, in accordance with organisational needs

4 Identify principles underpinning rail safety regulation

4.1 Role, function and purpose of co-regulation in the rail industry are identified and explained

4.2 Role, function and purpose of an organisational safety management system and accreditation in the context of legislation and guidelines are identified

4.3 Functions and obligations of duty holders and their general duties in the context of rail safety legislation are identified

5 Establish and maintain rail regulatory relationships

5.1 Appropriate regulatory channels are identified and lines of communications are established and maintained

5.2 Interests and requirements of the organisation are represented and promoted

5.3 Feedback is exchanged and used to improve regulatory outcomes


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIF4100A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI42413 - Certificate IV in Rail Safety Management
  • TLI50613 - Diploma of Rail Operations Management