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FBPSUG1002
Undertake shunting operations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and carry out shunting of rolling stock to meet requirements of the marshalling strategy.

The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision with rolling stock in a cane haulage system in the sugar industry.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace requirements 
Identify and report hazards and damage or faults in bins and equipment to supervisor 
Confirm shunting requirements with supervisor 
Locate and prepare vehicles and equipment according to workplace procedures 
Identify rolling stock movements, availability and locations to determine appropriate siding or track locations for vehicle placement 
Use points, levers, switches, signals and line of sight communications to assist the control of rolling stock movement 
Use hand, light and radio shunting commands that conform with operational and statutory requirements 
Check consignment notes or tickets and locate and sort bins according to marshalling requirements 
Couple and uncouple rolling stock according to workplace procedures 
Record workplace information according to workplace procedures 
Clean and store tools, plant and equipment according to workplace procedures 

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