TLIF0028Respond to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

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What an assessment for TLIF0028 must cover

45 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

  • 1.1Abnormal situations and emergencies are identified, assessed and prioritised in accordance with workplace emergency response plans and system of safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.2Implications of abnormal situations and emergencies are evaluated in accordance with workplace requirements, and system of safeworking requirements and procedures
  • 1.3Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk control measures implemented
  • 1.4Options for reporting abnormal situations and emergencies and/or taking actions are considered in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.5Relevant personnel are alerted to abnormal situations and emergencies in accordance with workplace operating and emergency procedures and plans
  • 1.6Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of actions

2 Respond to abnormal situations when operating rail traffic

  • 2.1Abnormal situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
  • 2.2Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace procedures, and system of safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
  • 2.3Assistance is provided to relevant personnel, as required
  • 2.4Information is provided to relevant personnel as requested in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

3 Respond to emergencies when operating rail traffic

  • 3.1Emergency situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, received instructions from relevant personnel, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan, as required
  • 3.2Emergencies are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of rail safety worker duty of care responsibilities
  • 3.3Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with workplace procedures, emergency response plan and system of safeworking and/or regulatory requirements
  • 3.4Assistance is provided in controlling site prior to and following arrival of emergency services, as required
  • 3.5Assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting initial scene survey, as requested
  • 3.6Directions of controlling emergency services authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
  • 3.7Information is provided as requested to relevant emergency services personnel in accordance with regulatory and workplace procedures

4 Communicate with staff and/or passengers

  • 4.1Staff and/or passengers are provided with relevant, appropriate and timely advice about abnormal situation or emergency
  • 4.2Instructions are provided to relevant personnel and/or passengers in accordance with workplace procedures, consistent with the nature of abnormal situation or emergency
  • 4.3Evacuation procedures for personnel and/or passengers are explained and/or applied, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4Customer service and safety needs arising from abnormal situations and emergencies are identified and acted on in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements

5 Follow incident reporting procedures

  • 5.1Incident reports are completed accurately in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.2Incident reports are processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • allocating attention according to priorities
  • challenging communication errors including safety critical errors, incomplete, unclear or ambiguous information
  • communicating effectively and working collaboratively with others including communicating factual information to create confidence and trust
  • completing relevant documentation and reports
  • identifying job hazards and taking required actions to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
  • modifying activities depending on workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
  • operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with operating procedures
  • reading and interpreting relevant instructions, workplace procedures and information
  • selecting and operating electronic communications equipment in accordance with workplace protocols
  • working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

  • abnormal situations and emergencies that may occur when operating rail traffic
  • documentation and reporting requirements
  • emergency procedures and/or emergency response plan
  • environmental protection legislation, procedures and guidelines
  • focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic
  • hazards that may occur that can lead to emergencies, and related hazard control strategies
  • possible responses to identified abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic
  • problems that may occur when responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic and actions that can be taken to resolve these problems
  • safety critical communication requirements
  • state/territory legislated rail safety requirements, codes of practice and/or guidelines
  • work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, workplace procedures and guidelines
  • workplace procedures and policies for identifying and responding to abnormal situations and emergencies when operating rail traffic

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Questions about assessing TLIF0028

What does an assessment tool for TLIF0028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIF0028 needs to address all 45 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for TLIF0028?

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