This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform lookout duties on a rail network in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements.

It includes taking up look position, conducting lookout duties and taking actions in 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.

The unit includes the application of Rail Infrastructure Manager rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.