Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare to manage rail yard/terminal | 1.1 | Purpose of rail yard/terminal operations is identified and explained |
1.2 | Principal factors involved in rail yard/terminal operations are identified and explained |
1.3 | Methods by which rail yard/terminal operations can be measured are identified and implemented |
1.4 | Functionality and operability of rail yard/terminal layout is explained |
1.5 | Interfaces between rail transport operators who access or connect with the rail yard/terminal are explained |
1.6 | Chain of responsibility requirements are explained |
2 | Oversee rail yard/terminal operational requirements | 2.1 | Factors that contribute to optimal rail yard/terminal capacity and operational requirements are identified and communicated to appropriate personnel |
2.2 | Strategies for developing and maintaining optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements are developed and implemented |
2.3 | Methods by which optimal rail yard/terminal operational requirements can be measured are developed and applied |
2.4 | Factors that could impact on scheduled activities are outlined and optimal rail yard/terminal operations and strategies to manage them are developed and implemented |
2.5 | Relevant communications systems and protocols are identified and implemented |
2.6 | Protocols for rolling stock arrivals or departures from the rail yard/terminal are developed and applied |
3 | Oversee rail yard/terminal resourcing requirements | 3.1 | Equipment required for rail yard/terminal operations is identified and obtained in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3.2 | Contractor/external service requirements are documented and their work is supervised as required, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3.3 | Rail yard/terminal maintenance requirements are identified, arranged and supervised in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
3.4 | Responsibilities at interfaces with other rail transport operators are defined and allocated in accordance with regulatory and organisational policies and procedures |
4 | Implement the organisational safety management system | 4.1 | Organisational safety management system (SMS) local safety requirements are identified and managed in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.2 | Rail yard/terminal safety plans are identified, confirmed as appropriate and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.3 | Required safety equipment is confirmed and arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.4 | Movement of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS |
4.5 | Integrity of vehicles programmed for movements is monitored and suitable risk controls are applied to enable movements to proceed |
4.6 | Individual worksite areas within rail yard/terminal are protected to ensure they can be isolated safely |
4.7 | Stabling of vehicles within rail yard/terminal is monitored to ensure compliance with SMS |
4.8 | Contractor/visitor access protocols are implemented and communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.9 | Security systems and protocols are identified, implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
5 | Develop and implement rail yard/terminal emergency procedures | 5.1 | Rail yard/terminal emergency equipment requirements are confirmed and documented |
5.2 | Rail yard/terminal hazards are identified, risks are assessed, and risk controls are developed and documented |
5.3 | Rail yard/terminal emergency response procedures are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
5.4 | Evacuation drills and debriefings are arranged in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
5.5 | Issues arising from evacuation drills and/or debriefings are identified and addressed |
