Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Prepare to manage rail freight operations | 1.1 | Goals of rail freight operations are identified and explained |
1.2 | Principal factors involved in rail freight operations are identified and outlined |
1.3 | Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented |
1.4 | Resources, equipment and relevant information for rail freight operations are identified and obtained |
1.5 | Methods by which rail freight operations can be measured are identified and implemented |
1.6 | Australian and international standards used in rail freight operations are identified, explained and followed |
2 | Optimise rail freight operations | 2.1 | Factors that contribute to optimal rail freight operations are identified and explained |
2.2 | Strategies for ensuring optimal rail freight operations are maintained, are developed and implemented |
2.3 | Methods by which optimal rail freight operations can be measured are developed and applied |
2.4 | Information and decision support systems that aid optimal rail freight operations are identified, explained and used |
3 | Incorporate rail freight safety requirements into organisational safety management system | 3.1 | SMS elements that contribute to rail freight operations are identified and explained |
3.2 | Plans used to implement staff safeworking practices in freight operations are identified and explained |
3.3 | Communications protocols used to implement plans for safe freight operations are identified, explained and applied |
3.4 | Hardware equipment used in pro-active safe freight operations is identified, explained and accessed |
3.5 | Staff resources used in safe freight operations are identified, explained, obtained and maintained |
4 | Develop and implement rail freight operations emergency response procedures | 4.1 | Emergency equipment used in event response is confirmed and documented |
4.2 | Rail freight operations emergency response procedures are communicated to relevant personnel in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |
4.3 | Post event reporting requirements are identified, explained and documented |
4.4 | Rail freight operations emergency response training requirements are planned and actioned in accordance with organisational policies and procedures |