This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to drive a master-slave locomotive in a cane railway system.

The unit applies to individuals who work in the sugar milling industry and are required to operate a slave locomotive.

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 health and safety procedures in the workplace
Identify and report health and safety hazards and operational maintenance requirements
Check workplace records to confirm operational status
Set the remote control system according to operating requirements
Prepare slave locomotive and select required operating mode
Conduct pre-start checks according to operating procedures
Confirm the system is in link mode
Check control system and conduct system self-test to confirm that the system is operating effectively according to workplace procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines
Confirm braking system is operating effectively
Establish and confirm total control of the system
Conduct pre-departure tests to confirm control system and locomotive equipment meet operating standards
Couple front and rear train safely to form a single train according to operating procedures
Start and operate master-slave locomotive according to transport requirements
Monitor condition of locomotive equipment according to operating procedures
Assess faults to determine risk of injury to personnel or damage to equipment
Take corrective action to address abnormal or unacceptable equipment condition or performance
Implement emergency procedures according to workplace procedures
Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
Carry out handover according to workplace procedures
Ensure changeover drivers are aware of locomotive and related equipment status, track conditions and incidents at completion of handover
Follow shutdown procedures for master and slave locomotives
Confirm and complete shutdown sequence and secure locomotives according to operating procedures
Record workplace information according to workplace procedures
Clean, store and park plant and equipment
Identify and report defects and faults according to workplace procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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