Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 6:45 AM AWST
23/07/2026 6:45 AM AWST
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Develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks
Develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF5024A
TLIF5024A
State Code
WI824
WI824
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks. It includes identifying factors that contribute to degraded rail operations; and developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating emergency response and recovery strategies in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify factors that contribute to degraded rail operations
- 1.1 Types of rolling stock and typical failures are identified
- 1.2 Track and trackside equipment failures are identified and explained
- 1.3 Operational factors that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified
- 1.4 Control or safety critical system failures that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified
- 1.5 External occurrences that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified
- 1.6 Power supply systems and problems that contribute to degraded rail operations are identified
2 Develop emergency response and recovery strategies
- 2.1 Risk assessments are included in developing emergency response and recovery strategies
- 2.2 Policy and procedures are developed to implement emergency response and recovery strategies in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Emergency response and recovery strategies are planned with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards and requirements
- 2.4 Emergency response and recovery plans are disseminated to appropriate managers and, where required, regulators for approval
- 2.5 Emergency response and recovery plans are amended in response to comments received from managers and regulators (as required)
- 2.5 Emergency response and recovery procedures are documented and communicated to appropriate personnel in accordance with organisational requirements
3 Implement emergency response and recovery strategies
- 3.1 Emergency response and recovery strategies are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 3.2 Effective induction and supervision are provided to support individuals in meeting their organisational and regulatory responsibilities
4 Monitor, adjust and report emergency response and recovery strategies
- 4.1 Emergency response and recovery strategies are monitored and deficiencies are identified
- 4.2 Identified deficiencies are assessed against organisational standards and prioritised for action
- 4.3 Recommendations for improvements to meet organisational and regulatory standards are developed and submitted to designated persons/groups
- 4.4 Agreed improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies, policies and procedures are implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 4.5 Individuals/groups are informed of improvements and alterations to emergency response and recovery strategies
- 4.6 Systems, records and reporting procedures are maintained in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
5 Evaluate emergency response and recovery strategies
- 5.1 Effectiveness of emergency response and recovery strategies and related policies, procedures and programs is assessed in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements
- 5.2 Improvements are identified, developed and implemented to ensure more effective achievement of emergency response and recovery strategies
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Typical failures may include:
derailments
safeworking system failures
signals passed at danger
train failures or breakdowns
Track and trackside equipment failures may include:
broken/buckled rails
defective trainstop
points failures
signal failures
track circuit failures
Operational factors may include:
maintenance issues
passenger issues
possession over-runs
train crewing issues
Control or safety critical systems may include:
control room operations
IT networks
radios
safeworking systems
signal cabins
telemetry systems
External occurrences may include:
emergency service operations
level crossing obstructions
livestock on tracks
obstructions on lines
trackside fires
trespassers
Power supply systems may include:
overhead systems
signal systems
station power supply
Designated persons/groups may include:
designated management team
senior managers
specialists/technicians
subject matter experts
Typical failures may include:
derailments
safeworking system failures
signals passed at danger
train failures or breakdowns
Track and trackside equipment failures may include:
broken/buckled rails
defective trainstop
points failures
signal failures
track circuit failures
Operational factors may include:
maintenance issues
passenger issues
possession over-runs
train crewing issues
Control or safety critical systems may include:
control room operations
IT networks
radios
safeworking systems
signal cabins
telemetry systems
External occurrences may include:
emergency service operations
level crossing obstructions
livestock on tracks
obstructions on lines
trackside fires
trespassers
Power supply systems may include:
overhead systems
signal systems
station power supply
Designated persons/groups may include:
designated management team
senior managers
specialists/technicians
subject matter experts
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:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying appropriate emergency response procedures for a given rail operational situation
reviewing current emergency response procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
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:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement.
Assessment must include exercises that demonstrate competent performance of the following in a range of situations:
identifying appropriate emergency response procedures for a given rail operational situation
reviewing current emergency response procedures and making recommendations for improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Resources for assessment include access to:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
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
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, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVJ03 | TLIF5024 | Develop plans for emergency response and recovery of rail networks | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J807 | TLI50613 | Diploma of Rail Operations Management | Qualification |