This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate a signal panel and/or equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and the requirements of relevant system of safeworking, regulations and codes of practice.

It includes preparing for operation, controlling rail traffic movement, implementing contingency plans, updating traffic movement documentation and handing over or relieving the signaller in accordance with workplace requirements.

People achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable state/territory legislated rail safety and safeworking requirements, and comply with relevant codes of practice and/or guidelines.

The unit involves the application of operational principles, regulations, system of safeworking, codes, protocols and procedures when operating a signal panel and/or equipment, as part of workplace activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian rail industry.

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