Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 6:08 PM AWST
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Place and remove permanent way stop boards
Place and remove permanent way stop boards
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIW2039A
TLIW2039A
State Code
S8336
S8336
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/11/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
04/11/2014
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to place and remove permanent way stop boards, in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Place permanent way stop boards
- 1.1 Advice is confirmed as to the location where permanent way stop boards are to be placed
- 1.2 Relevant network control personnel are contacted and informed as required in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures
- 1.3 Equipment is checked for availability and suitability to perform job in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures
- 1.4 Equipment is placed to network owner’s standards
- 1.5 Relevant personnel are notified that the permanent way stop boards have been placed
2 Remove permanent way stop boards
- 2.1 Advice is confirmed as to the location of permanent way stop boards to be removed
- 2.2 Relevant network control personnel are contacted and informed as required in accordance with network owner’s policies and procedures
- 2.3 Equipment is removed from track, and secured and stowed appropriately
- 2.4 Relevant personnel are notified that the permanent way stop boards have been removed
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Permanent way stop equipment may be:
boards
stands
flags
lamps
electronic warning devices
transponders
audible track warning devices
PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
eye protection
gloves
head protection
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Permanent way stop equipment may be:
boards
stands
flags
lamps
electronic warning devices
transponders
audible track warning devices
PPE may include:
high visibility clothing
protective footwear
hearing protection
eye protection
gloves
head protection
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
compliance with OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or
access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice
Method of assessment
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 a rail corridor
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:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
the timeframes typically expected for the work function and industrial environment
compliance with OH&S regulations and other regulatory requirements
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated in a suitable context
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessments, and/or
access to an appropriate relevant location in the rail corridor
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
applicable documentation, including procedures, regulations and codes of practice
Method of assessment
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 a rail corridor
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH38 | TLIW2039 | Place and remove permanent way stop boards | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S786 | TLI21911 | Certificate II in Track Protection | Qualification |
| S792 | TLI32711 | Certificate III in Track Protection | Qualification |