This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to safely access the rail track to travel track machines under an Occupancy Authority in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager, legislative and regulatory requirements.

It includes accessing rail track, travelling track vehicle on track, and removing track vehicle from track.

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 but does not include the implementation of worksite protection.

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