Unit of competency Outline
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Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIF3058
TLIF3058
State Code
AVJ32
AVJ32
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions carried out on rail networks.It includes correctly using communications protocols; interpreting and responding to radio, hand signal and light commands; interpreting and following relevant safeworking rules and protocols; and taking appropriate action in safety incidents, unsafe situations or emergencies.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.Work is performed under established safeworking system rules, protocols and procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Apply safeworking rules and regulations
- 1.1 Relevant safeworking system for area where work activities are to be carried out is identified prior to commencing work
- 1.2 Relevant rules for the applicable safeworking system are followed when carrying out activities as part of rail operations
- 1.3 Work activities are conducted in compliance with relevant state/territory safeworking regulations for activities concerned
2 Apply communications protocols
- 2.1 Communications protocols are followed in accordance with the applicable safeworking system requirements
- 2.2 Appropriate communications records are maintained as required within the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
3 Use and interpret radio, hand, light and flag commands
- 3.1 Applicable safeworking system rules and procedures are applied when using and interpreting radio, hand, light and flag commands
- 3.2 Hand signals are only used in conditions of good visibility
- 3.3 Any command not clearly understood is regarded as a STOP command in accordance with applicable safeworking system rules and regulations
4 Follow safeworking protocols
- 4.1 Relevant protocols are followed as required and specified in safeworking system rules and procedures
- 4.2 Appropriate records and documentation are completed in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
5 Take action in unsafe situations or emergencies
- 5.1 Unsafe situations are identified in accordance with the requirements of the applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
- 5.2 Appropriate action is taken to report and/or control safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies, in accordance with rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities and the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
6 Record unsafe situations or emergencies
- 6.1 Appropriate records and documentation of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies are completed in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
- 6.2 Records of safety incidents, identified unsafe situations or emergencies are maintained in accordance with the requirements of applicable safeworking system rules and procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5140 | TLIF3058A | Apply safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions | Unit of competency |