Operate signal panel or equipment

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 TLIL3072A, 'Operate signal panel or equipment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate signal panel or equipment' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare to operate signal control location

1.1 Reporting for duty is undertaken in accordance with OH&S requirements and organisational policies and procedures

1.2 Appropriate network control officer is contacted where required in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

1.3 Documentation is checked for local activities and/or rail traffic movements that may affect rail traffic operations in accordance with organisational procedures and policies

1.4 If required, signalling equipment is switched in for use

1.5 Operation of equipment is tested in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2 Control local rail traffic movements

2.1 Local rail traffic movements are coordinated with other relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Signalling systems are operated and monitored to ensure safe movement of rail traffic

2.3 Activities that may affect operations are reported and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures and policies

3 Communicate with rail safety workers and other relevant personnel

3.1 Communication with relevant rail safety workers is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

3.2 Communication with other relevant personnel is undertaken to ensure that they are informed of local rail traffic movements, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4 Monitor and respond to system alarms

4.1 System alarms are monitored as required by organisational policies and procedures

4.2 Activated alarms are responded to appropriately and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

4.3 Identified faults are reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5 Implement contingency plans when instructed

5.1 When instructed, contingency plan to suit the disruption, system failure or fault is actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

5.2 Local rail traffic movements are adjusted in accordance with organisational and/or local operational requirements

5.3 Communications with train controller and other relevant personnel are established and maintained as required

6 Update local rail traffic movement documentation

6.1 Local rail traffic movement documentation is amended, compiled and recorded in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

6.2 Local rail traffic movement information and documentation are handed over when relieved and/or at the completion of shift in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

7 Hand over control to relieving signaller

7.1 Relieving signaller is informed of operational status and any ongoing issues in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

7.2 Documentation is checked to ensure it is up-to-date and is then endorsed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

8 Take over control from signaller

8.1 Information on operational status and any ongoing issues is received from signaller in accordance with organisational policies and procedures

8.2 Documentation is checked to ensure it corresponds to operational status and is then endorsed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

TLIL3072A appears in the following qualifications:

  • TLI32611 - Certificate III in Rail Signalling
  • TLI33113 - Certificate III in Rail Customer Service