Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 11:20 PM AWST
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Apply environmental procedures to rail operations
Apply environmental procedures to rail operations
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIU4011A
TLIU4011A
State Code
WI844
WI844
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039907 - Rail Operations
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to care for the environment during rail operations in accordance with approved standards, safeworking and regulatory requirements and organisational procedures.It includes minimising the effects of pollution during work, reporting any environmental breaches and completing documentation in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines.Licensing or certification requirements are not applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Minimise the effects of pollution during work
- 1.1 Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants, chemicals and noxious plants do not pollute the environment
- 1.2 Equipment and vehicles are operated efficiently to minimise air pollution through excessive exhaust emissions
- 1.3 Unnecessary running of engines/equipment is avoided to minimise air pollution
- 1.4 Workplaces are kept clean and tidy during work operations and waste is disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations and organisational procedures
- 1.5 Noise pollution from work is minimised
2 Respond to environmental incidents
- 2.1 Hazard is identified and extent of potential impact is determined
- 2.2 Appropriate personal protective equipment is identified, selected and worn/used as required
- 2.3 Hazard is managed or isolated as required or instructed
- 2.4 Actions are taken to minimise environmental impact
- 2.5 Incident is reported to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Environment may include:
atmospheric
indoor
outdoor
waterways
Pollutants may include:
chemicals and detergents
exhaust fumes
fuel
gas
noise
noxious weeds
oils and lubricants
rubbish
smoke
wastes
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motive power units
motor vehicles
on-track vehicles
railcars
small machinery
Clean-up equipment may include:
bio-degradable detergents
spill kits
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
flags
gloves
hand lamps
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
insect repellent
portable radios/mobile phone
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
sunglasses
sunscreen
Environment may include:
atmospheric
indoor
outdoor
waterways
Pollutants may include:
chemicals and detergents
exhaust fumes
fuel
gas
noise
noxious weeds
oils and lubricants
rubbish
smoke
wastes
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motive power units
motor vehicles
on-track vehicles
railcars
small machinery
Clean-up equipment may include:
bio-degradable detergents
spill kits
Work may involve:
exposure to chemicals, and dangerous or hazardous substances
movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Organisational procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
established procedures
workplace procedures
Personal protective equipment may include:
flags
gloves
hand lamps
high visibility clothing
hearing protection
insect repellent
portable radios/mobile phone
safety:
devices
footwear
glasses
headwear
sunglasses
sunscreen
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 following:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
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 organisational 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 at the registered training organisation, 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 the following:
required knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
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 organisational 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 at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVH52 | TLIU4011 | Apply environmental procedures to rail operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J805 | TLI42613 | Certificate IV in Train Driving | Qualification |