This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply applicable safeworking rules and regulations to rail functions carried out on rail networks.

It includes correctly using communications protocols; interpreting and responding to radio, hand signal and light commands; interpreting and following relevant safeworking rules and protocols; and taking appropriate action in safety incidents, 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.

Work is performed under established safeworking system rules, protocols and procedures.

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