Unit of competency Outline
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Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment
Operate stand alone signalling/point control equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW3026
TLIW3026
State Code
AVH33
AVH33
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 actions taken in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Restore stand alone signalling control equipment
- 2.1 Network control officer is informed when rail vehicle/s is 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
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG247 | TLIW3026B | Operate stand alone signalling/points control equipment | Unit of competency |