TLIF0045 — Investigate rail safety incidents
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What an assessment for TLIF0045 must cover
40 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 9 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 Plan the investigation
- 1.1Clarification of the incident investigation objectives is established in conjunction with relevant personnel in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
- 1.2Investigation timeframes and locations are established in conjunction with relevant personnel that includes the investigation, draft report, recommendations and final report
- 1.3Site parameters, operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for investigating safety incidents are determined in accordance with the scope of investigation
- 1.4Required investigation resources are identified and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Collect and analyse information
- 2.1Relevant available incident information is obtained and collated to facilitate a detailed and accurate incident analysis
- 2.2Interviews are conducted with relevant personnel to establish their recollection of events associated with the incident
- 2.3Information is analysed in accordance with the established investigation objectives, based on approved conditions, applicable rail network standards and operational guidelines
- 2.4Analysis criteria are identified to enable evaluation of the findings in accordance with the scope of investigation
- 2.5Options that lead to recommendations that reduce future risk are identified and corrective actions generated in accordance with workplace and/or statutory requirements
3 Summarise and report on progress of investigation
- 3.1Ongoing monitoring of the investigation, changes in direction and resource implications are recorded and reported
- 3.2Progress, problems and resource usage are reviewed in accordance with the investigation scope
- 3.3Progress reports and/or briefings are prepared and disseminated in accordance with workplace and/or statutory requirements
- 3.4Records and systems are secured and updated regularly in accordance with workplace and/or statutory requirements
4 Prepare report
- 4.1Contributing factors are identified and recommendations are made that will enable a satisfactory resolution of the incident issues, and meet workplace and statutory requirements
- 4.2Opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and safety procedures are documented in accordance with workplace reporting guidelines
- 4.3Draft incident report is distributed to relevant stakeholders for validation in accordance with workplace and/or statutory requirements
Performance evidence
- analysing information in accordance with agreed scope of the investigation, applicable rail network standards and operational guidelines
- applying precautions and required actions to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when investigating safety incidents
- applying relevant rail network instructions, procedures and information to investigating safety incidents
- applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
- communicating effectively and working collaboratively with others when investigating safety incidents
- completing documentation related to investigating rail safety incidents
- developing recommendations and corrective actions to reduce future risk in accordance with workplace procedures
- establishing agreed scope and methodologies of investigation with relevant personnel
- establishing investigation timeframes and locations with relevant personnel
- establishing the root cause and contributing factors to the safety incident
- interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
- monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule and scope of investigation
- preparing draft reports and recommendations including relevant additional technical support and/or information
- reporting on progress of rail safety incident investigation
- working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others
Knowledge evidence
- data collection and analysis techniques required when investigating safety incidents
- documentation and reporting requirements for investigating safety incidents
- notifiable occurrences reporting requirements prescribed by rail safety regulations
- operational work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems for investigating safety incidents
- problems that may occur when investigating safety incidents and appropriate actions that can be taken to resolve these problems
- root cause analysis techniques/tools
- scope of investigation
- state/territory rail safety legislation, codes of practice, rail network standards and/or guidelines
- workplace procedures and policies for the investigation of safety incidents associated with railway operations
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Questions about assessing TLIF0045
What does an assessment tool for TLIF0045 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for TLIF0045 needs to address all 40 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 9 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 TLIF0045?
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- TLIF0011 — Identify interactions with other road users
- TLIF0012 — Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures
- TLIF0013 — Manage the impact of human capabilities/limitations on human performance in a rail environment
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