This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a track work authority (TWA) and manage rail traffic through worksites in accordance with Rail Infrastructure Manager system of safeworking, rules, procedures and protocols for rail safety.

It includes preparing for a TWA, managing rail traffic, fulfilling a TWA and managing 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 systems of safeworking, 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.